Plum Creek Becomes First Timber REIT

1999 Plum Creek Timber Company becomes the first timber REIT. The company was acquired by fellow timber REIT Weyerhaeuser (NYSE: WY) in 2016.

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1999

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Plum Creek Becomes First Timber REIT

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Watch a video with Plum Creek Timber Company President and CEO Rick Holley discussing his company and the timber market.

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What's a REIT?

REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. These real estate companies have to meet a number of requirements to qualify as REITs. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors.

Why Invest in REITs

REITs historically have delivered competitive total returns, based on high, steady dividend income and long-term capital appreciation. Their comparatively low correlation with other assets also makes them an excellent portfolio diversifier that can help reduce overall portfolio risk and increase returns. These are the characteristics of real estate investment.

About Nareit

Nareit serves as the worldwide representative voice for REITs and real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate. Nareit’s members are REITs and other real estate companies throughout the world that own, operate, and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study, and service those businesses.

Plum Creek Becomes First Timber REIT

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