Timberland
Providing high-quality, sustainable timberland solutions for global institutional investors.
Today, we are trusted by institutions globally to manage and advise USD 4 billion in timberland investments.
For over 20 years, our global team has brought deep sector expertise and local presence whilst providing investors access to mature, yielding timberland assets and forestry solutions.
We are one of the largest Timberland fund managers in the world1, offering a high degree of diversification, value creation, financial and sustainable returns through core and impact timberland strategies.
We believe that timberland investments are a cornerstone of long-term portfolio construction by acting as a diversified source of investment returns for institutional investors.
Recent publications & news
STAFFORD TIMBERLAND
a) AUM as of 30 June 2026.
b) IPE Real Assets Natural Capital Manager Ranking.
c) 6.2mn acres of commercially managed timberland across Stafford timberland funds.
OUR STRATEGIES
Core Timberland
Off-market access to stable, high-quality global timberland assets acquired primarily through secondaries. Assets held long-term for durable income and optimisation outcomes.
Impact Timberland
Impact-focused timberland investing centred on afforestation, improved forest management and natural forest restoration. Generating long-term value through climate, nature and sustainable timber outcomes.
Commingled Funds
Our Stafford International Timberland fund series has provided clients access to diversified timberland portfolios by region, sector and vintages via secondaries and co-investment transactions.
Separate Managed Accounts
We offer customised timberland solutions. If of interest, please reach out to our team to learn more.
YOUR TIMBERLAND PARTNER
We are proud to have provided global timberland exposure to our clients for 20+ years through a range of investment opportunities. We do this through the following arrangements:
Secondaries
Providing liquidity to Limited Partners in existing timberland funds through the secondary market
Co-Investment
Acting as an additional source of equity for timberland managers through co-investment opportunities
Primaries
Acting as a source of equity for new timberland funds
Natural Capital
Acting as a source of equity for new afforestation, reforestation and improved forest management projects with measurable natural capital outcomes.
INVESTING IN TIMBERLAND
Global demand for industrial roundwood is accelerating exponentially and the FAO expects global demand between 2020-2050 to double that experienced in the previous 30 years.[1]
This has largely been driven by macrotrends such as:
- population growth
- urbanisation
- rising standard of living
- timber’s scope in global decarbonisation
Investing in responsibly managed timberlands to support the growing demand for wood can be a long-term strategic investment for institutions seeking stable, uncorrelated returns and tangible natural capital outcomes.
[1] FAO Global Forest Sector Outlook 2050, 2022.
Why timberland?
Low Volatility
Risk-adjusted returns and portfolio stability relative to other asset classes
Inflation Hedge
Timberland can provide a robust hedge against inflationary pressures
Real Asset Returns
Sustainably-managed timberland assets are managed on a perpetual basis and can provide stable, long-term revenues
Sustainability
A natural capital solution with the ability to sequester and store carbon at scale, produce sustainable timber, and provide ecosystem restoration
GENERATING NATURAL CAPITAL OUTCOMES
Climate, nature and timberland demand is driving the growing importance of sustainable forestry. Timberland can generate long-term value through measurable climate, nature and sustainable outcomes.
STAFFORD TIMBERLAND TEAM
SUSTAINABILE STEWARDSHIP OF INSTITUTIONAL CAPITAL
Stafford's timberland and sustainability team work to integrate sustainability from day one of the investment lifecycle. We believe managing our clients' portfolios responsibly is critical:
- at due diligence
- throughout ownership,
- and through long-term asset stewardship and innovation.
STAFFORD'S GLOBALLY DIVERSIFIED TIMBERLAND FOOTPRINT
We have a global timberland footprint spanning 4 continents
- Our team is based across 4 continents, with local presence and manager relationships in core regions
- In Australia & New Zealand, we have a footprint of x million acres
- In North America, we have a footprint of x million acres
- In Latin America, we have a footprint of x million acres