5 Stages of Forest Asset Maturity 

5 Stages of Forest Asset Maturity 

Determining where in the greenfield-brownfield forest investment spectrum your strategy should invest  As an investor or investment manager embarking on a new forest investment strategy, one of the elements you will need to consider when defining your objectives...
Prioritizing ESG in Forest Investment Due Diligence

Prioritizing ESG in Forest Investment Due Diligence

Consequences of not thinking about ESG at the beginning of forest asset evaluation and 7 low-hanging fruits for ESG screening  A forest investment’s sustainability profile is just as important as its technical and financial viability. Let me explain by way of...
The Carbon Credibility Crisis 

The Carbon Credibility Crisis 

And how timber integration can and cannot help  The carbon credibility crisis is mounting. What started out as a few poignant journalistic articles, and in parallel, independent experts working towards criteria for integrity, has been transforming into price...
The Great Capital Mis-Match in Forestry 

The Great Capital Mis-Match in Forestry 

Why differing investor and investee needs are restricting capital deployment into the forest  There is a mismatch between available investment capital and the forest investment opportunities seeking capital.   On the capital side, issues such as risk...
Scaling Impact in Forestry alongside Financial Returns 

Scaling Impact in Forestry alongside Financial Returns 

Scaling Impact in Forestry alongside Financial Returns  The Transition from Traditional Timber to Scaled Impact Forestry – was the name of the panel I had the pleasure of moderating at the recent Forest and Agriculture Investment Summit in London (FAIS, 2024),...