Land has long proven itself to be a good investment over time, almost regardless of the economic climate. Its average value has changed very little over the last decade. Farmers buy land to grow their businesses, provide for future generations or retirement. Developers buy land for construction and lifestyle purchasers buy land to have space for their hobbies. But now, in our eco-conscious society, there is a new type of investor – the investor in natural capital.This is a relatively new concept in the Irish property market. Forestry companies would be considered natural capital investors, but it is not limited to forestry only.