Our study has highlighted various approaches to the
application of the fair value requirements of IAS 41 to
standing timber, and in related disclosure practices.
Several companies make extensive disclosures
which supports transparency to the users of the
financial statements. However, often the reasons for
the fair valuation approach selected are not explicitly
discussed, meaning that users may not appreciate the
judgments and related uncertainties that are inherent in
the valuation of forest assets.