Forest management

165 - Forest Finance: How Private Capital Can Transform Sustainable Forestry with Shauna Matkovich

165 - Forest Finance: How Private Capital Can Transform Sustainable Forestry with Shauna Matkovich

In this episode of the podcast YourForest, host Matthew Kristoff and forester Shauna Matcovich discuss the role of private investment in funding sustainable forestry. Matcovich, the founding director of The ForestLink, explains that in order to protect forests, it's necessary to connect their intrinsic value - like biodiversity and ecosystem health - to a monetary economy. The conversation explores how private capital can be used as a tool to drive conservation and build a more resilient forest industry.

164 - Rethinking Forestry: Bold Ideas for a Sustainable Future with Gary Bull

164 - Rethinking Forestry: Bold Ideas for a Sustainable Future with Gary Bull

In this thought-provoking episode of YourForest, host Matthew Kristoff sits down with Dr. Gary Bull, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia and a leading voice in forestry economics and policy. Together, they explore the future of forestry and how shifting priorities are redefining the value of our forests. Dr. Bull shares insights from his decades-long career, discussing the integration of non-timber values - like biodiversity, carbon storage, and ecosystem health - into forest management