New Forests

We believe well-functioning carbon markets have the potential to offer significant opportunities for investors.  Jeffrey Briggs, Managing Director, North America shares his thoughts around the emergence of new investment models in this article for New Private Markets.    Click to read the link, accessible behind the paywall: https://lnkd.in/ez76j8Uq

Wood is ultimately the best renewable product that we have.   Our Global Head of Investor Relations, Sarah Clawson featured on Planet Shapers talking about the lifecycle of sustainable forestry from the nursery to the mill, and how land use is a key part of the solution to climate change.   Watch the full interview below.

Did you know the US is the largest consumer and producer of forest products in the world, at 383 million tons, or nearly 20% of the world total? - 40% is used in buildings & construction. - 40% is used in pulp and paper - The remaining is used for poles, decking and furniture. In this video, Robert W Hagler of New Forests talks about the demand for US timber and why managing these resources sustainably, is key. 

We're excited to announce our latest intern program with openings in Sydney and Melbourne offices across the following teams: - Asset Management - Investments - Sustainability This 12-week, part-time initiative aims to offer targeted opportunities for students to translate their academic knowledge into practical work projects. It's a brilliant opportunity to work on some exciting projects. For further information and to apply, please visit the careers section of our website www.newforests.com/careers

We’re thrilled to be awarded Best Boutique Manager, Asia Pacific in Environmental Finance's Sustainable Investor category for the second year running. Committed to driving change in the natural capital investments space, we are passionate about creating world leading investment returns, with sustainability and impact outcomes at the centre of everything we do. Mark Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of New Forests said, “We’re proud to have been awarded Best Fund Manager, Asia Pacific for the second year in a row. It’s a reflection of our partnership with a range of investors around the world who seek returns from nature based real assets alongside the opportunity to contribute towards a sustainable future.”

Responsibly managed plantation forestry in Sub-Saharan Africa is becoming an increasingly attractive asset class. The African continent hosts 17% of the world’s forests. However, nearly four million hectares of these are lost each year, with 700 million hectares of degraded land that could be restored.    At New Forests we are focused on growing this area of sustainable investment, with our African Forestry Impact Platform spotlighting four key areas of impact – climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, gender and diversity, and community and livelihoods. Eva Warigia, New Forests’ Associate Director, Investor Relations spoke to ESG Investor about our work in Africa and how we’re determined to leave a better world for future generations.    Read the full interview here (subscription required): https://lnkd.in/egwZ63XQ

Following the announcement late last year that Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) and New Agriculture had entered into an agreement to acquire a Kimberley cattle portfolio, we’re pleased to share this transaction has now been completed, with regulatory approvals received.    The Kimberley cattle portfolio is a large-scale cattle breeding business that spans almost 3 million hectares in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, and will be known as Yougawalla Pastoral Co.  The portfolio consists of seven pastoral leases (1,828,692ha), and five sub-leases (924,325ha), as well as an agistment agreement over 153,475ha.   Working closely with our investment partner Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), we are looking forward to applying the same level of rigour and commitment to sustainability that New Forests has in the forestry space, to the agriculture sector. New Agriculture will continue to focus on sustainability practices which allow for not only the protection and restoration of landscapes, but which also lead to the enhancement of natural capital over time. Last year’s announcement can be read here: https://lnkd.in/ezEtt6Yw

“Every time you harvest, you replant. With each new seedling comes a new opportunity for carbon sequestration.”   Plantation forestry is one of the most effective areas of expanding this rapidly growing market. Eva Warigia, our associate director of Investor Relations discusses this, along with our work and commitment to sustainable forestry and biodiversity in this interview for African Business Magazine.    Click the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/eHDim8ZS

On this #WorldEnvironmentDay2024, we are pleased to share our latest thought leadership which discusses the Transformative Power of Nature-Based Solutions and Carbon Credits in a Changing World. In this paper ‘Harmonising Profits and Planet’, we explain the rising interest in Nature-Based Solutions as a powerful and proven strategy for mitigating climate change. Special thanks to all the experts at New Forests who contributed to this paper! You can read more on our website. https://lnkd.in/gPWqcRaT

We’re proud to be joining the Climate & Nature Finance event in Nairobi this week where Paul Ohaga, Director of Investments, Africa will be discussing the role of forestry in addressing climate change, and how private capital allocators can be part of the solution. #ClimateandNatureFinanceDay2024 #naturebasedsolutions #forestry