Shrewdie, folks have been saying what you have just stated about forests for decades in NZ. Unfortunately our main forest products are not that well respected abroad. Can't see that changing anytime soon. Plus the ongoing costs of maintaining forests, & long years of no return. What about the exchange rate come harvest? Also you have to trust Govt not to hijack your investment, which with all the global warming bunk is looking more likely. I wouldn't touch them with a ten foot pole. Too much risk over the long term.