Building an Impact-driven Natural Capital Investment Strategy – with Chris Larson

Forest Invest Connect – What’s happening in carbon markets? With Margaret Morales, Maria Filmanovic and Renat Heuberger. Attendance is limited. REGISTER HEREWhen: Wednesday, September 30th, 16:00-17:00 CETThe ForestLink newsletter sign-upAlder Point Capital on LinkedInToday, I’m joined by Chris Larson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alder Point Capital. In this conversation, Chris shares the journey behind launching Alder Point and its approach to investing across timberland and farmland. We discuss where the team sees opportunities to create value in non-core and sub-institutional timberland markets through land aggregation, conservation transactions, carbon, and hands-on operational improvements. Chris explains Alder Point’s approach to impact investing, including its focus on biodiversity, climate resilience, and rural prosperity, and why intentionality matters when investing for environmental and social outcomes. We also explore the importance of showing up in rural communities, building trust with local stakeholders, and considering aligned exit opportunities with tribes, nonprofits, and community organizations. Finally, Chris reflects on moving from the allocator to the GP side of the table and shares his advice for investors considering their first allocation to forest investment.“We take what we call a ‘listen first’ approach. It’s never a good move to show up and start explaining why you think you’re going to save the day. Learn and understand what the local perspective is and how you might fit into that.”Chapters00:33 – Welcome to Forest Invest00:52 – Chris Larson and Alder Point Capital04:54 – Why Alder Point Was Founded06:15 – Launching a New Investment Strategy09:16 – How Alder Point Creates Value13:23 – Operational Improvements in Forestry15:33 – A Look at a Timberland Investment18:42 – Community Forests and Local Land Ownership20:11 – Who Invests in Alder Point?24:24 – Measuring Impact in Forest Investments26:30 – What Makes Alder Point’s Impact Strategy Different?29:41 – Finding Biodiversity Opportunities30:51 – Where Alder Point Invests33:38 – Managing Climate Risk35:16 – Investing in Climate-Risky Areas37:13 – Working With Rural Communities42:23 – Building Relationships for Successful Exits44:25 – Lessons From the Allocator Side48:04 – What’s Next for Alder Point?50:14 – One Piece of Advice for New Forest Investors52:17 – Where to Learn More52:41 – ClosingFounding Director and Host: Shauna Matkovich - The ForestLinkProducer and Editor: Magdalena Laas - Unscripted CreativesNature by MaxKoMusic/SoundcloudSopwell Woodlands and Scohaboy Bog SAC, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary, IRELAND by wild_rumpus/SoundcloudAmbient Documentary by Sound Guru (Pixabay)Sign 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.