The green gold: why forests have become an attractive investment

Interest in forest investments is growing rapidly, not only because of their ability to capture carbon and enhance biodiversity, but also because the market has matured and now offers competitive returns alongside measurable environmental impact.

At this event, we explored the growing appeal of forestry as an asset class and discussed why forests are increasingly seen as a compelling investment opportunity.

It was an inspiring morning filled with insights into market developments, impact measurement, carbon credits, and the opportunities emerging across the sector.

Programme:

08.30 – 08.45 | Arrival and breakfast

08.45 – 08.55 | Welcome: why forests and why now?
Lars Krogsgaard, Chief Investment Officer, Impact Fund Denmark

08.55 – 09.10 | Trending trees? Where the industry is going + Q/A
Martin Forsen, Chairman, SilviPar AB

09.10 – 09.20 | Investment case: from grazing land to investable forests
Otto Vinther Christensen, Managing Director and Co-Head of Sustainable Food Systems hos Impact Fund Denmark

09.20– 09:30 | Investment case: 28,000 hectares in Alabama and Arkansas
Nicole Bernardi, Director, Private Markets, PFA

09:30–09:50 | Panel discussion: can development, business and climate action thrive in the same forest?
Carsten With Thygesen, CEO, CRESCO,
Peter Tind, Managing Director & Head of Private Markets, PFA,
Otto Vinther Christensen, Managing Director, Impact Fund Denmark.

09.50–10.00 | Networking

Thank you for joining us and helping plant the seeds for the future of forest investment.