Today I’m joined by Marcos Wichert, Vice President, Plantation Forest and Sustainability Management at Stora Enso. Marcos shares his international journey across Brazil, China, New Zealand, and Finland, exploring how sustainable forestry must adapt to local regulations, ecosystems, and social expectations. We delve into the role of catchment-based planning, biodiversity KPIs, and the dos and don'ts of Eucalyptus. From certification standards to boardroom sustainability strategy, Marcos offers practical insights for investors looking to align profitability with climate and nature goals.
“Sustainable forestry means managing commercial forests at a landscape level, with the catchment area as the key management unit to monitor and guide the impacts of forestry activities.”
Harvest less than the forest grows each year, and that’s a basic principle of sustainable forestry.\"
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[00:00] Introduction
[01:00] Marcos' Career Journey
[03:45] What is Sustainable Forestry?
[05:20] Global Examples of Sustainable Practices
[09:10] Plantation vs. Natural Forest Management
[12:00] Key Considerations for Forest Investors
[15:30] The Truth About Eucalyptus
[21:30] Forest Management Across Spatial and Temporal Scales
[28:30] Sustainability in the Boardroom
[31:30] Nature-Positive Commitments by Large Companies
[33:40] Sustainability for Public Market Investors
[36:20] Final Reflections and Where to Learn More
Nature by MaxKoMusic/Soundcloud
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Ambient Documentary by Sound Guru (Pixabay)
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