CEO, Forestry Investment Platform – BC

Company Description

The British Columbia Forestry Investment Platform (BCFIP) is being established by long-term forestry investment specialist David Brand and the Global Development Incubator, with support from the BC Parks Foundation. The investment platform will launch a blended finance vehicle to invest in forestry opportunities in British Columbia in partnership with First Nations and local communities targeting commercial rates of return, community economic development, and biodiversity and climate benefits. Platform investments may include acquisition of forest land tenures, forestry operations, wood processing, forest conservation and restoration programs and other activities that will create long-term sustainable economic, community, and conservation outcomes, with an initial focus in coastal British Columbia.