Fulcrum Asset Management has announced the latest addition to its ‘Panel of Illiquid Specialists’ for its new long term asset fund (LTAF), with Domain Timber Advisors, LLC, a subsidiary of Domain Capital Group, selected as a key partner.
Domain Timber Advisors is one of the global leaders in value-add timber investing, with a track record in timber and environmental restoration projects across developed markets.
The LTAF has been specifically designed for UK defined contribution (DC) pension plans and brings together a diverse range of specialist private market managers. Fulcrum’s panel spans various sectors, including private equity, value-add real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private credit.
According to the asset manager, the addition of Domain Timber Advisors would enhance the fund’s focus on sustainable natural resources, with a particular emphasis on US forestland investments.
Through this partnership, both aim to meet both financial objectives and ESG targets. All forestland acquisitions will adhere to strict sustainability standards set by the Forest Stewardship Council certification program, ensuring high levels of ecological stewardship.
Nest pension scheme aims to increase biodiversity and hedge inflation with timberland investment
The long-term ecological impacts of these investments are expected to increase biodiversity through longleaf pine restoration and the preservation of high conservation value forestland. While focusing primarily on forestland in the US South, Domain Timber Advisors will also explore opportunities in other timber-producing regions.
Matt Roberts, head of Fulcrum Alternative Solutions said: “Domain’s focus on sustainability and smaller lot size deals are very appealing facets of the mandate. Fulcrum Alternative Solutions identifies excellent private market specialists and works to make them accessible for UK DC pension plans and other institutions. We believe managers like Domain offer both a compelling return opportunity and can help contribute to biodiversity improvement through, for example, reintroducing native species and improving certification standards.”
Joe Sanderson, MD and CEO of natural resources at Domain Timber Advisors, said: “Over the past two years, our teams have worked diligently to craft a unique investment platform focused on acquiring and managing US forestland assets within an evergreen investment structure. This approach allows us to enhance biodiversity and other ecological attributes of forestland while delivering sustainable financial outcomes.”
