Rethinking Risk and Value in Forest Landscape Restoration - with Luís Neves Silva and Andrew Heald

Show notesToday, Luís Neves Silva, CEO and Andrew Heald, COO of iNovaland, join me. They developed a forest landscape restoration project with a unique approach. In this conversation, Luís and Andrew tell me how they met through the New Generation Plantations platform and wanted to transform the insights shared through this group into one of implementation on the ground. Their forest landscape restoration model came from their experience in the forest sector and strong networks in the project areas. Andrew and Luis describe their cornerstone projects in Brazil and Ghana, give insights into why they are different, and urge investors to think about risk and value in other ways to achieve real forest resilience and a more sustainable economic model.QuotesIf we have the people living in the landscape as our key stewards of our programmes, then our projects, they are robust and resilient. We would like to think that our forests there will mature, storing a lot of carbon, being rich in biodiversity, and contributing to the wealth of the people living in that landscape. - LuísIn a rapidly changing climate, any investor needs to be - and looking at nature-based solutions or growing timber or food - you need to be comfortable with that level of risk and understadn how your investment and actions can reduce that risk and increase value. - AndrewImportant linksiNovalandAndrew Heald LinkedInLuís Neves SilvaFavourite trees: Cork (Quercus suber), Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)Production teamHost: Shauna Matkovich - The ForestLinkProducer and editor: Magdalena Laas - Unscripted CreativesDetails01:20Luís professional background02:18Andrew's professional background04:20How is iNovaland different?06:23iNovaland's evolution, growth, structure & projects09:47Services - project developer13:28Brazil project17:12Ghana project19:07Desired outcomes20:30Investor profile - interested in broader outcomes, incl. social, biodiversity, carbon22:00Project focus - forest restoration23:05Resilience of investment/landscapes24:00Progression of cycles - added dimensions27:19Ability to attract new investors - local communities central to development of projects30.13Ecosystems service systems tied to projects31:18Complexity in levels of engagement with stakeholders in both programmes33:16Future of iNovaland34:43Replication of projects36:32Advice39:30Contact details Sound 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.