SLM Partners Secures $167 Million from Dutch Pension Investor for Forest Regeneration
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SLM Partners has successfully secured €150 million ($167 million) from Dutch pension investor APG for its SLM Silva Fund II, aimed at investing in continuous cover forestry (CCF) projects across Europe. This funding marks the first and final close of the fund, building on the success of SLM Silva Fund I, which has already transitioned 67% of its 2,000 hectares in Ireland to CCF management.
The significance of this investment lies in its potential to enhance climate resilience in European forests. With an estimated 22–30% of European forests currently managed under CCF, the growing awareness of its benefits is crucial. The EU Forest Strategy for 2030 emphasizes CCF as a key approach to making forests more resilient to climate change, which is increasingly important given the pressures from storms, fires, and pest diseases.
Looking ahead, SLM Partners plans to expand its CCF projects beyond Ireland into other European countries. The rising interest from investment managers in CCF practices suggests a shift towards more sustainable forestry management, which not only benefits the environment but also offers financial advantages for forest owners over the long term. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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