{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65c380272e2cc000150e6335/696ceeee4796fcbb57b44dc3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"10 most downloaded episodes","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65c380272e2cc000150e6335/1768746593427-f401c564-d283-40ea-b2c0-348d6b7e4669.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><a href=\"https://theforestlink.com/podcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://theforestlink.com/podcast/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.qarlbobiodiversity.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Quarlbo Biodiversity</a></p><p><a href=\"https://xilva.global/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Xilva</a></p><p><a href=\"https://greshamhouse.com/row/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gresham House</a></p><p><a href=\"https://newforests.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New Forests</a></p><p><a href=\"https://sfmau.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">SFM</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-brand-3459a25/?originalSubdomain=au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Aborcrest Investments</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.aarden.ai/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Aarden AI</a></p><p><a href=\"https://ce-em.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CE Events and Media</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.meag.com/en/invest/institutional/ForstOverview.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MEAG</a></p><p><a href=\"https://timberlandinvestmentgroup.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group</a></p><p><br></p><p>In this special start-of-year episode, <strong>Forest Invest</strong> looks back at the <em>10 most downloaded conversations of all time</em> and distills the most powerful insights from global leaders in forest finance, natural capital, biodiversity markets, and climate-positive investing.</p><p>From biodiversity credits and due diligence frameworks to timberland strategy, land use optimisation, and the future of nature-based investments, this episode brings together the ideas that resonated most with listeners and continue to shape the sector.</p><p>If you’re investing in forests, natural capital, or climate solutions in 2026, this is your essential recap and inspiration to start the year informed and motivated.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>00:00</strong> Welcome to Forest Invest &amp; Season 3</p><p><strong>00:45</strong> Why this episode: Top 10 most downloaded insights</p><p><strong>01:10</strong> #1 Biodiversity credits explained: conservation, restoration &amp; diversified forest management</p><p><strong>03:05</strong> #2 Due diligence in forest investment: impact, risk, and scalability</p><p><strong>08:34</strong> #3 Long-rotation forestry, climate risk, and timber demand</p><p><strong>11:40</strong> #4 Open-ended forestry funds and long-term stewardship</p><p><strong>14:01</strong> #5 Scaling plantations through landowner partnerships</p><p><strong>18:13</strong> #6 Why forestry is misunderstood as an asset class</p><p><strong>21:39</strong> #7 Breaking silos in land-use and investment decision-making</p><p><strong>24:45</strong> #8 The disconnect between biodiversity supply and demand</p><p><strong>28:56</strong> #9 How natural capital fits into institutional portfolios</p><p><strong>30:46</strong> #10 Land sparing, conservation design, and nature-positive outcomes</p><p><strong>32:48</strong> Key takeaways from the top 10 episodes</p><p><strong>33:06</strong> Invest in forests &amp; closing remarks</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Production team</strong></p><p>Founding Director and Host: Shauna Matkovich -<a href=\"https://theforestlink.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> The ForestLink</a></p><p>Producer and Editor: Magdalena Laas -<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/laasmagdalena/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Unscripted Creatives</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sound library</strong></p><p>Nature by MaxKoMusic/Soundcloud</p><p>Sopwell Woodlands and Scohaboy Bog SAC, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary, IRELAND by wild_rumpus/Soundcloud</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Shauna Matkovich"}