Many of us loves the sea and we explore relentlessly the diversified marine life that lives in the vast ocean. People always find contentment in the comfort of the open sea. But at this very moment, allow me to depict one of the admirable making of the ecosystem, the mangroves forest that serve as nesting … Read more
If you’ve never heard of the Caledonian Forest, it’s time to listen up…LOL… Basically, the Caledonian Forest is like the “Rainforest” of Scotland. It used to cover 1.5 million hectares of the Scottish Highlands, and now, only about 1% of that remains in 35 isolated areas. This is devastating, not only to Scotland and it’s … Read more
Deforestation is the permanent destruction of forests and timber. Deforestation is the conversion of forest area to non-forest land for industrial gain, livestock and urban use. In ancient times, most of the land was covered with forests. As the population and other demands damage the land and lead to deforestation. The rate of destruction of … Read more
We all use wood on a daily basis, in our homes, furniture, floors and ceilings. Institutional investors, hedge funds and pension funds have been investing in wood as a long-term growth asset and inflation hedge for decades. However, as more investors discover the little-known fact that timber investments have generally outperformed stocks, bonds, and commodities … Read more