World demand for certified wood products has grown exponentially over the last decade, making certified commercial forestry an increasingly attractive environmentally, socially and financially responsible investment opportunity.

Forests are also seen as a solution for carbon sequestration (although not entirely undisputed), yielding carbon credits which add an estimated 5 to 10 percent to its return on investments (ROI).

The potential for investments remains enormous, but is still hampered by perceived investment risks, such as

• the long-term nature of forestry investments (added to uncertain legal frameworks)
• political and currency risks
• infrastructural constraints, and
• absence of adequate support services such as professional nurseries and forest management companies.

With Form International as strategic partner, Addventures has excellent experience in sustainable forest management and investment across Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa.