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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.

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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