Global Timber Fund

The investment objective of the Fund is to provide capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of global timber companies operating in the plantation and management of forests and the processing, production and distribution of timber and related wood products.

Investing in shares (including ADRs) of public companies listed on North American stock exchanges operating globally in the timber and wood products industries

All of the companies held in the Fund are either ESG approved under Refinitiv or are eligible for an ESG rating.

Investing in public companies focusing on new sub-sectors such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Mass Timber construction.

Investing in companies that practice responsible forest management and their timberlands are FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified.

Investing in financial instruments, including cash or cash equivalents in order to hedge systematic risk and engaging in the short sale of securities of publicly listed timber companies.