Strategic Partnerships

Capital access

International Forestry Investment Advisors (IFIA) »

IFIA develops and implements innovative, socially responsible timberland investment strategies, adding value through technological innovation, emerging markets and capital market arbitrage. IFIA is a partner in the GreenWood Tree Farm Fund. Clark Binkley is managing director.

Product manufacturing & sales

The Collins Companies »

The Collins Companies lead the manufacturing and marketing of FSC-certified forest products, with multiple manufacturing operations across the U.S. On behalf of the GreenWood Tree Farm Fund, The Collins Companies will construct and manage a $35 million lumber mill, and will market a line of fast-growing tree farm products under the trademark Pacific Albus.

Carbon market development

EcoSecurities »

EcoSecurities works with companies in developing and industrializing countries worldwide to create and purchase carbon credits from projects that reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. GreenWood Resources and EcoSecurities have established a framework for collaborating on forestry sector opportunities, both for timber and for bio-energy developments.

Academic partners

We work with many academic partners around the world to enhance our tree improvement program and development of elite germplasm. This list includes:

• Beijing Forestry University
• Chinese Academy of Forestry
• North Carolina State University
• Oregon State University
• University of Talca
• Washington State University
• Washington University

Environmental certification

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) »

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) sets forth principles, criteria and standards that represent the world's strongest system for guiding forest management toward sustainable outcomes. FSC standards for forest management have been applied in over 57 countries worldwide. GreenWood Resources manages its tree farms under FSC-certification standards.