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Ever since the auction house started selling forests in 2007, it’s sold every lot it put on the block, independent of developments in the price of lumber. MADE IN GERMANY went to this year’s autumn auction, where we spoke to potential buyers. We went with one new owner to visit his woods. People like him are by no means unusual at auctions - price developments on the market reflect how much forest property is in demand. Around Berlin, prices rose by 136 percent between 2006 and 2010. Analysts say they’re not surprised - forests are an investment that can even bring a return. Report by Tabea Mergenthaler.