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Today, I’m joined by Chris Larson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alder Point Capital. In this conversation, Chris shares the journey behind launching Alder Point and its approach to investing across timberland and farmland. We discuss where the team sees opportunities to create value in non-core and sub-institutional timberland markets through land aggregation, conservation transactions, carbon, and hands-on operational improvements. Chris explains Alder Point’s approach to impact investing, including its focus on biodiversity, climate resilience, and rural prosperity, and why intentionality matters when investing for environmental and social outcomes. We also explore the importance of showing up in rural communities, building trust with local stakeholders, and considering aligned exit opportunities with tribes, nonprofits, and community organizations. Finally, Chris reflects on moving from the allocator to the GP side of the table and shares his advice for investors considering their first allocation to forest investment.
“We take what we call a ‘listen first’ approach. It’s never a good move to show up and start explaining why you think you’re going to save the day. Learn and understand what the local perspective is and how you might fit into that.”
00:33 – Welcome to Forest Invest
00:52 – Chris Larson and Alder Point Capital
04:54 – Why Alder Point Was Founded
06:15 – Launching a New Investment Strategy
09:16 – How Alder Point Creates Value
13:23 – Operational Improvements in Forestry
15:33 – A Look at a Timberland Investment
18:42 – Community Forests and Local Land Ownership
20:11 – Who Invests in Alder Point?
24:24 – Measuring Impact in Forest Investments
26:30 – What Makes Alder Point’s Impact Strategy Different?
29:41 – Finding Biodiversity Opportunities
30:51 – Where Alder Point Invests
33:38 – Managing Climate Risk
35:16 – Investing in Climate-Risky Areas
37:13 – Working With Rural Communities
42:23 – Building Relationships for Successful Exits
44:25 – Lessons From the Allocator Side
48:04 – What’s Next for Alder Point?
50:14 – One Piece of Advice for New Forest Investors
52:17 – Where to Learn More
52:41 – Closing
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