Our Services

TimberLink offers an array of services for pension funds, family offices, foundations and endowments, insurance companies and other investors.

Investors often work with us when they are considering entry into or exit from the timber asset class, or when they are dealing with a particular problem or significant decision that requires rapid access to timber expertise. For clients with long-term needs, we assist with investment oversight, governance, and growth.

We structure relationships to fit the needs of the client and will work on a project basis or under a retained relationship covering a longer term and broader suite of services. In all relationships, we work as the client's partner.

If you are seeking a service that is not listed below, please contact us so we can review your specific needs.

If you are researching timber, we shorten your learning curve by:

• Providing quick access to timber data and other resources
• Briefing you on investment managers and their products
• Performing specialized studies and analyses
• Referring you to specialized expertise in timber taxation and appraisal
• Making or assisting with board presentations

If you are working to establish a timber portfolio, we provide an expert approach to:

• Manager Search, Selection & Due Diligence
• Investment Strategy Formulation
• Deal Due Diligence, Negotiation & Structure
• Investment Management Agreement Structure and Negotiation
• Property Management Structure and Negotiation
• Wood Supply Agreements
• Investment Management & Incentive Fee Design

If you need help administering your timber portfolio, we provide:

• Reporting Design & Standards
• Multi-Manager Statement Consolidation
• Valuation Policy Development
• Investment Performance Measurement & Monitoring
• Financial Statement Reviews
• Operating Budget Reviews
• On-site Property Management Reviews
• Investment Management & Incentive Fee Verification
• Briefings on Industry and Market Trends
• Exit Strategy Formulation
• Reviews of Long-Range Plans & Underlying Assumptions

If you are trying to solve a problem in your timber portfolio, we can help by providing:

• Valuation Audits
• Manager Performance Reviews
• Investment Management Agreement Compliance Reviews
• Fiduciary Services
• Conflict of Interest Resolution
• Contract Dispute Resolution
• Customized Research & Analysis