Resources & Insights
What Forest Investment can learn from Figure Skating
What can forest investment learn from figure skating? Discipline, precision, long-term planning, and performance under pressure—lessons that help investors balance risk, sustainability goals, and financial returns in dynamic, climate-driven markets.
Forest Valuation Has Changed
Forest valuation is no longer defined solely by timber yields. Investors now weigh carbon credits, biodiversity, recreation, and cultural significance as part of their portfolio. This shift demands a broader thesis—one that recognizes forests as dynamic assets delivering both financial returns and non-monetary value in a changing global economy.
ESG is not Dead
ESG isn’t dead. Debt market signals reveal how sustainability still shapes risk, returns, and capital access, offering forest investors practical lessons for resilience, valuation discipline, and long-term performance outcomes worldwide.
Are You in The Impact Mafia?
Uncover the secrets of the “Impact Mafia”—a network shaping capital, influence, and change in sustainable investing’s inner circle.
SFDR is Changing
SFDR is evolving—new rules demand transparency, stricter disclosures, and smarter strategies for sustainable finance. Stay ahead as compliance reshapes investing.
An Unconventional Forest Site Visit
And 5 ways to Future-Proof your Forest Investment Strategy “The Times They Are A Changin…” Bob Dylan wasn’t singing about the forest sector—but he could’ve been. More than 20 years ago...
The Psychology behind Corporate Investments in Forests
Target the right corporates by understanding their needs I recently had the pleasure of participating in the CE Events & Media Corporate Investments into Forestry & Biodiversity conference in London. It was a great...
A Review of the Roadmap for Forest Finance
Rethinking what is meant by a portfolio approach Recently, Jen Stebbing came on my podcast to speak about her main take-aways for forest and climate and New York Climate Week. This conversation inspired me to read one of the resources she recommended, the Forest...
What Actually IS Natural Capital?
Realizing the full value of the forest – for both financial and ecosystem service objectives I recently had the pleasure of attending the Canopy conference in Portland, more than a decade since my last appearance at the event. It was refreshing, and to be honest –...
10 Ways to Succeed in Forest Investment
A Guide to Building Profitable and Sustainable Forest Investments As I write this, I’m preparing for an impact forest investment roundtable that I’ll be running. In early conversations with participants, one pointed out the importance of distinguishing between...
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
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...