MB&G Appraiser, Wilder Richert will be speaking at the upcoming Duke University Natural Resources Finance Initiative (NRFI) Executive Short Course Series.
📅 July 30-31, 2026
🎓 Course: Module 1: Forest Carbon-Carbon and Land Valuation
In Wilder’s session, he will explore how carbon projects impact the forestland valuation process including:
• The relationship between carbon and timber values over the life of a project – this is not a zero-sum game!
• The value implications of carbon projects on underlying land values.
Whether you’re an investor, natural resource professional, conservation practitioner, landowner, researcher, or student, this course will provide practical insights into the financial, economic, and market forces shaping the future of natural resources.
Learn more and register: https://sites.duke.edu/nrfi/event_executive-courses/
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