New Forests secures AU$600 million for forestry fund in Australia & New Zealand
Posted on January 20, 2025 |
New Forests closed the Australia New Zealand Landscapes and Forestry Fund (ANZLAFF), raising AU$600 million from investors in Europe and Asia-Pacific, including three new investors.
ANZLAFF invests in forestry, land, carbon, and agriculture in Australia and New Zealand.
The fund focuses on forestry plantations, processing, and infrastructure, with some attention on agriculture.
ANZLAFF aims to get the most value from landscapes by combining forestry and agriculture.
The fund plans to earn extra income through carbon credits, biodiversity, and renewable energy like solar and wind.
ANZLAFF will focus on reducing carbon emissions and capturing carbon across its investments.
The fund helps investors make the best use of land, including for both forestry and agriculture.