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<\/span>In France, the allure of forest investments has grown in recent years, driven by diversification, tax advantages, and ecological awareness. Forest assets have seen substantial success over the past decade, with over 155,000 hectares of French forests changing hands in 2022, marking a 53% increase compared to 2010. However, the average price per hectare has continued to rise, reaching 4,630 euros, a 40% increase over the past twelve years.<\/p>\n

Decline in wood prices<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nevertheless, the forest investment market is taking a new turn, influenced by the crisis in the new real estate sector, which relies increasingly on wood, and rising interest rates. This shift is causing concern among industry professionals. Beno\u00eet L\u00e9chenault, Director of Agrifrance (BNP Paribas WM), expressed this concern during a press conference on October 5th, stating, \"We are beginning to see a turnaround in the wood market. Wood prices decreased in the second half of 2022, as they are closely tied to the real estate market, which is on the decline in both the United States and France. China is also reducing its imports.\"<\/p>\n

Within the hardwood category, oak, the most noble and expensive wood, saw a 6% price decline per cubic meter between July and December 2022 (averaging 293 euros\/m3). It is now operating in a \"two-speed market,\" with prices continuing to rise for high-quality planks and staves (used for barrels), while pieces intended for parquet flooring are losing ground in a declining export context. Ash prices also fell by 4% over six months. In the softwood category (Douglas fir, spruce, fir, and maritime pine), prices dropped by an average of 20 to 30% over the same period. Only beech and poplar have managed to withstand the downward trend.<\/p>\n

Apart from reduced demand and transactions, forests are grappling with another contemporary issue: climate change. Forests are experiencing the consequences beyond wildfires, with new diseases emerging, particularly in regions previously unaffected. Wood species are also migrating, leading to the emergence of new markets, such as the paulownia, previously known as an ornamental tree but now utilized as construction timber, particularly for insulation.<\/p>\n

Is the peak in forest prices approaching?<\/p>\n

In this context, there is a possibility that forest prices may decrease across the board. \"There are fewer buyers, both institutional (who form forest groups) and individuals, and some offers are discounted by 15 to 30%!\" noted Beno\u00eet L\u00e9chenault. In 2022, there were primarily small sales of less than 10 hectares, which are too small to be efficiently managed and are often acquired by individuals for recreational purposes, such as fishing and hunting.<\/p>\n

Even for larger forest parcels, Beno\u00eet L\u00e9chenault points out, \"This asset barely yields 1% in returns.\" Forest investment is primarily a conviction-based investment. Those looking to incorporate environmental elements into their portfolio have every reason to take advantage of the declining prices, as forests represent a long-term investment opportunity.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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