Staff Writer
The increasing demand for wood products drives investor interest toward the timberland investable universe, writes Nuveen’s head of research and strategy Gwen Busby.
Various standards are emerging as regulatory bodies look to standardize conservation and carbon credit quality.
Inside: The green goldmine – why investors are turning to timber?; Reforestation and agroforestry in focus; Plus expert comment from Nuveen and Manulife Investment Management; And much more…
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Macquarie’s Viridis Ag lists cropping assets; Australian regulator to scrutinize private markets more closely; Laguna Bay to sell Queensland farms; AIMCo agrees to acquire Kimberley Meat Company; Mekong Capital prepares regen ag-focused fund; Vestar Capital Partners recapitalizes Roland Foods. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only.
Roc Partners JV targets A$250 million for carbon credit fund; Arbor Investments Fund VI takes $50 million ticket from Contra Costa County; Nest establishes evergreen fund of one to invest in forestry; Stafford Capital Partners acquires $60 million afforestation timberland in New Zealand and Brazil; deals round-up, and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only. Tips and feedback to: binyamin.a@pei.group.