Our global timberland strategy seeks consistent, long-term risk-adjusted returns and regular income yields through a portfolio of high-quality timberland assets, selected with a focus on diversification through local access.
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Global timberland strategy
Key advantages
- 20+ years of experience
Global leader in acquiring, managing and marketing timberland assets for over 20 years, with investments, end-use markets, species and operating strategies spanning across 7 geographies
- Global platform with local presence
Underpinned by centralized research, portfolio management and resource planning, our global platform provides access to off-market deals through a strong network of local and global relationships and maintains a flexible property management approach through a select group of highly skilled forest managers
- Vertical integration
Active management approach to reach target risk-adjusted returns, with investment capabilities that extend from property-level technical silvicultural experts through asset management and portfolio management
- Sustainable value-added mindset
Commitment to ESG integration, we analyze, verify and report on ESG practices throughout our investment lifecycle to help reduce risk and provide investors with opportunities to achieve climate targets through investments in timberland
Top 10
manager of timberland assets globally1
$2.1B
of timberland assets under management2
70+
employees worldwide3
873K+
acres under management across all assets3
Featured insights
Mass timber to drive mass benefits
Gwen Busby, Head of Research and Strategy at Nuveen Natural Capital, speaks to Agri Investor about the growing market for mass timber and the climate benefits that are drawing climate-conscious investors toward including sustainably managed timberland in their portfolios.
Our approach to sustainability
Timberland investment experts
Christopher Lipton
Head of Timberland Investments, Nuveen Natural Capital
David Miller
Head of Timberland Portfolio Management, Nuveen Natural Capital
Gwen Busby, Ph.D.
Head of Research and Strategy, Nuveen Natural Capital
Richard Haight
Head of Global Timberland Transactions, Nuveen Natural Capital
1 Pensions & Investments, 03 Oct 2022 Rankings based total worldwide farmland and timberland assets under management for the 12 months ending 30 Jun 2022 as reported by each responding asset manager.
2 as of 31 Dec 2022, represents invested capital.
3 as of 31 Dec 2022.
2 as of 31 Dec 2022, represents invested capital.
3 as of 31 Dec 2022.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All investments carry a certain degree of risk, including the loss of principal. Investment objectives may not be met.
Timberland investments are illiquid and their value is dependent on many conditions beyond the control of portfolio managers. Estimates of timber yields associated with timber properties may be inaccurate, and unique varieties of plant materials are integral to the success of timber operations; such material may not always be available in sufficient quantity or quality. Governmental laws, rules and regulations may impact the ability of the timber investments to develop plantations in a profitable manner. Investments will be subject to risks generally associated with the ownership of real estate-related assets and foreign investing, including changes in economic conditions, currency values, environmental risks, the cost of and ability to obtain insurance and risks related to leasing of properties. Certain products and services may not be available to all entities or persons.
Responsible investing incorporates Environmental Social Governance (ESG) factors that may affect exposure to issuers, sectors, industries, limiting the type and number of investment opportunities available, which could result in excluding investments that perform well.
ESG integration incorporates financially relevant ESG factors into investment research in support of portfolio management for actively managed strategies. Financial relevancy of ESG factors varies by asset class and investment strategy. Applicability of ESG factors may differ across investment strategies. ESG factors are among many factors considered in evaluating an investment decision, and unless otherwise stated in the relevant offering memorandum or prospectus, do not alter the investment guidelines, strategy or objectives.
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