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🌳 90 Seconds: "Can productive forestry fund environmental transformation?" New 90 Seconds Episode LIVE❗️ Meet William Johnson CFA, Investment Director at Gresham House, who reveals how they're revolutionising conservation finance through smart forestry management. 🌿 Mind-blowing fact: They're planting the equivalent of a football field of native trees EVERY DAY! Key insights from William: 🔍 Traditional conservation needs a fresh funding approach 🔍 Productive forestry can finance biodiversity projects 🔍 Smart design balances commercial returns with environmental impact 💡 Their team has found a way to use timber production profits to fund massive environmental projects, including: • Native broadleaf planting in riparian areas • Creating dedicated biodiversity zones • Maximising nature impact through strategic design 💭 Question for you: How could this model of using commercial activities to fund conservation be applied in other sectors? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️ ⏰ The race to bring nature finance to market is on... #90Seconds #Forestry #NatureFinance #Sustainability #GreshamHouse #Conservation #BiodiversityFinance #RebalanceEarth

Globally certified forestry programs like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) play a crucial role in managing forests to maintain biodiversity, productivity, and ecological processes. Learn more about paper’s role in the circular economy. https://lnkd.in/gBF2hfqH #forestry #forestmanagement #sustainable #circulareconomy #PaperFacts

Great to work with LUC on visualisations of resilient forestry and agroforestry. Complex concepts and different scenarios work really well visually to inform our work in adapting to climate change and challenges of plant health. #pictures paints a thousand regulatory words. https://lnkd.in/eHHMbmEK

Tax Credits for Woodland & Forestry Research Projects - Research and Development (R&D) activities within the forestry sector are pivotal for sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation, and the advancement of innovative technologies and practices. It costs nothing to check your eligibility to claim so If you are involved in any of the following sectors please contact us and we will tell you what you can claim for. Community Forestry and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with local communities and groups to develop inclusive forest management approaches that promote social equity and local livelihoods. Silviculture Techniques: Enhancing timber yields, forest health, and ecosystem restoration through innovative planting methods, thinning strategies, and forest regeneration techniques. Forest Biotechnology: Developing tree varieties with desirable traits like fast growth and disease resistance through genetic modification and tree breeding programs. Forest Products Innovation: Innovating wood processing technologies and sustainable building materials to expand market opportunities and enhance the value of timber resources. #CommunityForestry #ForestryStakeholders #ForestManagement #Silviculture #TimberYields #ForestHealth #EcosystemRestoration #ForestBiotechnology #TreeBreeding #TreeDiseaseResistance #WoodProcessing #SustainableBuildingMaterials #TimberMarketOpportunities

What is a ‘nature positive’ future and how is New Forests leading the way?   Our new paper, ‘Investing in a Nature Positive Future’ unpacks how we’re championing the repair of nature and how we are playing our part in reversing nature loss. It provides a practical framework for investors and investment opportunities in private real assets such as forestry, agriculture and conservation land management.    We’re focused on delivering:    👤 a team of experienced landscape and forestry asset managers 🌳 continued experience and expertise in natural capital strategies and nature-based real assets opportunities 💰shared prosperity for our clients and the communities in which we operate   It is clear that the global recognition of the economic and environmental benefits of carbon projects, biodiversity improvements and demand for solutions to these long-term challenges is growing. New Forests is proud to be at the forefront of addressing these big questions.    Find out more and download the paper here: https://lnkd.in/evk5NR8q   #NewForests #NaturePositive #NaturalCapital #Forestry #Landscapes #Sustainability #Biodiversity

🌲 Happy National Forestry Day! 🌲 Forestry plays a vital role in Australia’s sustainability, contributing to carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and resource management. This year, SFM is proud to overseen the establishment of almost 2,000 hectares of plantations, a significant national contribution in both carbon capture and sustainable timber production. These plantations are designed to not only serve as effective carbon sinks but also to produce high-quality wood products, reinforcing our commitment to responsible resource use. At SFM, we are dedicated to maximizing the environmental and economic benefits of our forests. Through innovative plantation carbon projects, we’re making a tangible impact on climate change and supporting the long-term sustainability of our natural resources. Our efforts are part of a broader strategy to ensure that our forests continue to deliver value—both environmentally and economically—for generations to come. #NationalForestryDay #Sustainability #TreePlanting #Forestry #CarbonSequestration #ClimateAction #SFM

The ACA Forestry A-Z Guide showcases how afforestation is Ireland’s largest land-based climate change solution. With afforestation grants and 20 years of tax-free premium payments available, now is the time to take action! Whether you're interested in: - Establishing native forests - Exploring agroforestry (combining crops and livestock with forestry) - Or ensuring sustainable forest management This guide covers it all! 🌱 Forestry is not only about planting trees – it’s about enhancing biodiversity, securing carbon neutrality, and creating a sustainable income for landowners. 🌍💼 Explore how you can contribute to Ireland’s climate goals and take advantage of the available grants and incentives. 👉 Learn more at www.aca.ie and www.forestryservices.ie #Forestry #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Afforestation #Agroforestry #Ireland #GreenEconomy #Biodiversity

“Institutional investors are increasingly recognising the ability of forestry investments to provide compelling financial returns while delivering a positive impact in terms of emissions, biodiversity and job creation in rural communities.” 🌳💬   Oliver Hughes, Managing Director, Forestry, discusses the importance of sustainable forestry investments in the evolving natural capital asset class with Lauren Mills in an article for IPE Real Assets.   He highlights the role of #biodiversity in #forestry which is evident at Brycheiniog forest, located in Wales and managed by Gresham House. The forest provides nature corridors for species in a landscape with fragmented woodland cover.   Looking forward, Olly calls for the establishment of globally recognised KPIs to streamline the measurement of biodiversity in forests and solidify investor confidence in the asset class, saying: “Once you monitor it, you can enhance it. Once you enhance it, you can value it.”   https://lnkd.in/eBtdMXqU   #naturalcapital | Capital at risk. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. 

There's huge potential for collaboration between #agroforestry and #UrbanForestry on issues like climate change adaption and mitigation, valuing ecosystem services, governance, and ensuring environmental justice. Find out in this new review: 'Seeing the Trees Without the Forest: What and How can Agroforestry and Urban Forestry Learn from Each Other?' https://lnkd.in/ePCCXZQj #ClimateChange #ClimateChangeMitigation #EcosystemServices Jürgen Bauhus

🌲After the de-listing of Foresight Sustainable Forestry it’s time to say goodbye to its dedicated web presence for now, as we embark on an exciting new chapter with the entity continuing in its un-listed private format, Foresight Natural Capital. Since inception, we have built a diverse portfolio of forestry investments aimed at boosting biodiversity, enhancing natural capital, and delivering lasting environmental impact. From sustainable timber production to new afforestation projects, our focus is on creating value for both people and the planet.   🌿Follow Foresight Group for more updates around natural capital, forestry and afforestation, and how we’re driving positive change through innovative investment strategies. #NaturalCapital #Forestry #Biodiversity