Financial Sustainability in Forest Investment

Financial Sustainability in Forest Investment

Beyond Traditional Return on Investment At first glance, the phrase “financial sustainability in forest investment” might seem redundant—but it’s not. If you’ve been following my work, you know that I believe in aligning the right capital with the right strategy,...
Rethinking Wildfire Risk in Forest Investment 

Rethinking Wildfire Risk in Forest Investment 

Shifting mindset on Wildfire Risk to an Investment Opportunity for Financial, Climate and Social Outcomes  As I prepare to head back to Canada this summer, wildfire is on my mind. Several times over the past 5 or so years, my family has changed our travel plans...
In-House vs Outsourced ESG Due Diligence in Forest Investment

In-House vs Outsourced ESG Due Diligence in Forest Investment

Why optimizing a combined approach in your timberland, forest or NbS investment deal evaluation maximizes the chance of success, saves you money, reduces risk, builds value and accelerates your decision-making. Deal due diligence is an exciting time for both the...
Baby Steps Toward Nature Positive

Baby Steps Toward Nature Positive

Don’t leapfrog critical steps in your biodiversity objective setting Have you ever seen a child take their first steps? As a mother, I’ve watched this milestone unfold twice—and while I was there to cheer them on and remove hazards, the progress was all theirs. First,...
The Dreaded Side Letter

The Dreaded Side Letter

How to meet the diverse ESG needs of different investors without going crazy  This is for you, Fund Managers.  Picture this – you’ve been spending the better part of a year fine tuning your new impact forestry investment strategy. You have a Theory of Change...