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Why does the ability to keep trees "stored on the stump" matter for timberland investors?
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They can delay harvest when prices are low and wait for better prices.
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Why is raw land considered the riskiest land-based natural resource investment?
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It has no income and depends entirely on speculative price appreciation.
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How does farmland differ from raw land in its return sources?
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Farmland adds crop or lease income plus land appreciation.
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Why can farmland improve portfolio diversification?
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It has historically near-zero correlation with stocks and bonds.
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