The 5th Annual Timberland Investment World SummitTM will Examine the Future of Timberland Investing

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQPC presents the 5th Timberland Investment World Summit at the Westin New York at Times Square, NY, October 27-29, 2008 where industry experts will examine investment opportunities available in all corners of the globe, and provide practical solutions to maximize investments while leveraging risk. In today's soft markets, the need for innovation and opportunity is paramount, and exploring timberland as an asset class will prove beneficial in the long and short term.

“As an asset class, timberland outperformed stocks between 1987 and 2007, with the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries’ timberland index generating a compounded annual return of 15.3 percent, versus the S&P 500’s 10 percent.”

News outlet, Reuters said, “As an asset class, timberland outperformed stocks between 1987 and 2007, with the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries’ timberland index generating a compounded annual return of 15.3 percent, versus the S&P 500’s 10 percent.”

Finance IQ’s expert speaking faculty will explore the latest trends in acquisition strategies, valuation and appraisal techniques. Renowned wealth managers like U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management, a major sponsor of the conference, will lead an interactive seminar for investors new to the timberland space. This conference will also provide in-depth workshops on valuation techniques, going global with timber investments, certifying forest products, and generating value from alternative revenue streams. Between the workshops and the main conference, attendees can expect to leave this summit with a greater understanding of the industry, its opportunities and its innovations.

For more information, download a complete conference agenda; visit our web site at www.timberlandinvestingsummit.com.

About IQPC:

IQPC provides business executives around the world with tailored practical conferences, large scale events, topical seminars and in-house training programs, keeping them up-to-date with industry trends, technological developments and the regulatory landscape. IQPC's large scale conferences are market leading “must attend” events for their respective industries. IQPC produces more than 1,500 events annually around the world, and continues to grow. Founded in 1973, IQPC now has offices in major cities across six continents including: Berlin, Dubai, Johannesburg, London, New York, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Stockholm, and Sydney — with additional openings scheduled for 2008. IQPC leverages a global research base of best practices to produce an unrivalled portfolio of conferences.

About U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management:

For more than 200 years, wealthy individuals and families have depended on U.S. Trust for insightful advice on complex financial needs. We bring to your relationship the experience gained managing more personal and family trust assets than any other institution. Depending on your investment strategy, timberland may be an attractive addition to your overall wealth management plan. As one of the nation’s leading timberland managers, U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management has the expertise and specialized service to help meet your needs and achieve your objectives.