A rising star in forest investment, Paraguay

Join me today as I speak with Andrea Braun, Director of Unique Forest Investment, where we dive into all things Paraguay – well related to forest investment that is. In our conversation, Andrea describes why Paraguay is becoming a favourable forest investment destination – covering several macro-level indicators as well as forest specifics relating to biological and climatic growing conditions, markets and industrial development. We talk about risks and opportunities, and get into the details on some of the technicalities of managing forests in Paraguay.  “There are not as many places in the world that offer as good conditions for forest investments as Paraguay, especially in terms of climatic and biophysical conditions”Show notes:Host: Shauna Matkovich - The Forest Link Producer: Magdalena Laas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laasmagdalena/Details01:30Andrea introduction and overview of Unique Forest investments02:36Why Paraguay is favourable for forest investments04:26Eucalyptus species – more than 90% in Paraguay05:18Issues investors should be aware of in Paraguay06:00Details of the mill to come online06:22Rotation for pulp and paper07:09Paraguay’s political environment and legislation: positive or negative for forestry investment?08:05No limitations to acquire land – how tenure operates08:31Currency risk in Paraguay?09:42Forestry infrastructure in Paraguay10:54Current market – for export or local use?13:23Opportunity for enhancing biodiversity in land use – historical deforestation and legislation16:42Species of trees used17:40Climate change risks19:35Management regime to limit climate risks20:10Benefit of voluntary carbon market23:36Balance quality, carbon credits, and eucalyptus27:17Plantation forest management29:59Where is wood processed?31:42Road networks & infrastructure or professional services may affect logistics33:27Actionable piece of advice for new investors35:42Contact detailsSignificant quotes:02:32 “There are not as many places in the world that offer as good conditions for forest investments as Paraguay, especially in terms of climatic and biophysical conditions”07:20 “Also the tax regime, labor costs and low energy costs have made the country quite attractive when compared to some of its neighbors […] where the Latin American Economic Climate Index identified Paraguay as having one of the best ease of doing business in the region”.21:15 “And this [carbon markets] has been very, very interesting for our clients and Paraguay has actually been quite fast and has issued a law to regulate the carbon credit production for private investors.”Links mentioned:Unique Forest investment: https://www.unique-forestinvestment.de/Andrea’s email: [email protected] Library:Nature by MaxKoMusic/SoundcloudSopwell Woodlands and Scohaboy Bog SAC, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary, IRELAND by wild_rumpus/SoundcloudSign up now for the ForestLink’s newsletter, where you’ll receive technical advice, reflections, and best-practice guidance to support you with your forest-linked investment strategy or business straight to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.