Global Systems Change through Forest Investment with David Brand

Show notesIn today's conversation, I'm delighted to be joined by David Brand, Executive Chair of New Forests and Independent Chair of the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition. In this chat, we discuss New Forests' incredible growth story and the vision that the company has been able to hold on to since its humble beginnings in 2005. We discuss David's advocacy work for forest investment, and in addition to outlining what inspires him about the sector, he shares what most frustrates him. David also introduces the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition, why it was created, and how its members work towards systemic change in the forest sector amidst the world's biggest circular bioeconomy, climate, and nature opportunity.QuotesBeing sustainable could deliver higher returns.There are tremendous opportunities here in terms of long-term sustainable, commodity markets, arrising bio-economy opportunity, where we can effectively substitute anything made out of fossil fuels with a tree.Important linksNew ForestsInternational Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC)Forest Climate Solutions FundFavourite trees: Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus), Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), EucalyptusProduction teamHost: Shauna Matkovich - The ForestLinkProducer and editor: Magdalena Laas - Unscripted CreativesDetails03:48History and growth of New Forests as a company and focus on sustainability10:18Landscape and forest fund11:41External shareholders/investors - including Mitsui investors (2016) and Nomura - the transition/growth of the company15:40Impact - the sustainability aspect remains the driving force with new leadership 16:42Successes of New Forests - "never compromised our vision"18:49Advocacy & international commitments20:09Future opportunities/partnerships22:32Frustrations re. forest investment sector24:26International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC) - nature-positive capital/assets & long-term ROI28:03Next for ISFC - circular bio-economy transition 29:44Advice30:10Contact detailsSound libraryNature 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.