The latest Room151 round table brought together a group of local government investment professionals and asset managers to discuss the pros and cons of investing in forestry. The roundtable was sponsored by Gresham House and Stafford Capital Partners.
Download the Forestry Roundtable Report
Forestry is at an inflection point. It’s an asset class that has historically delivered compelling returns, but now also brings much-needed sustainability benefits. Interest in the sector has never been higher and UK pension funds, including the Local Government Pension Scheme, are keen to explore opportunities.
A perfect time then for Room151 to convene its latest roundtable. Sponsored by Gresham House and Stafford Capital Partners, the forestry
roundtable took place at the London Stock Exchange as part of Room151’s LGPS Investment Forum.
With attendees including local government investment professionals and asset managers, the debate covered inflation protection, diversification, competition with other real assets and the sustainability advantages of forestry.
Attendees
- Stephen Addicott, managing partner, timberland, Stafford Capital Partners
- Peter Findlay (chair), publisher, Room151
- Heather Fleming, managing director, institutional business, Gresham House
- Olly Hughes, managing director, forestry, Gresham House
- Sean Johns, pensions investment manager, Cornwall Council
Alison Lee, responsible investment manager, London CIV
Sherief Loutfy, finance planning manager, Worcestershire County Council - Dermot McCloskey, vice-president, climate solutions, Stafford Capital Partners
- Peter Wallach, director of pensions, Merseyside Pension Fund
You can read the full coverage of the session here.
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