From copper to timber, resources and commodity investing is heating up

Open this photo in gallery: Timberland is among the real assets in demand to meet housing needs.Getty Images Natural resources and commodities are the fuel and foundation for the global economy and our daily lives. They're arguably among the most tangible of real assets. That's especially true in Canada, as our stock exchange is home to some of the world's leading oil and gas, renewable energy and mining companies. Investments can happen directly through ownership of resource-rich lands or indirectly through stocks of companies engaged in resource extraction and production. There are signs that such real assets present increasing opportunities…