Foresta Capital

Foresta Capital is a unique company in the sustainable forestry and ecosystem services space. The company delivers a triple bottom line:

1. Creating value from precious tropical timber projects in emerging economies
2. Mitigating climate change through carbon capture in forestlands, and
3. Benefiting the communities where it operates

In these turbulent times there is a renewed interest in hard assets, a return to the economic basics. Timber offers real, tangible growth of a product that has been a measure of value for millennia. Wood growth is independent from the vagaries of the market and the volatility of paper assets. Simply put, trees grow and steadily gain value, occupying a unique commodity class that actually appreciates "on the stump."

Foresta believes that through an innovative and focused business model, underpinned by a commitment to sustainability, it will be able to deliver returns superior to timber industry averages, which themselves have historically beaten most other equity classes with less risk. The company's strategy hinges on low production costs; the attractive niche of tropical hardwoods; the addition of ecosystem services to accelerate and boost cash flow; and compliance with the highest industry standards for social and environmental responsibility. This is exciting because our model also enhances biodiversity, combats climate change and generates substantial positive social "externalities." In addition to their intrinsic value, these impacts significantly mitigate project risk.

To understand why Foresta's goals are so critical today, check out Forests and Climate Change: A Convenient Truth, a short movie produced by the FAO's forestry division. In simple terms, it outlines the importance of forests in storing carbon, providing livelihood for the world's poor, and generating a green material for construction, energy and many industrial uses. Whether you may be an investor, customer, government actor, NGO or community representative, Foresta invites you to become a partner in our groundbreaking mission.