Advantage Partners readies Japan's first big forestry investment fund

What happened: Advantage Partners is preparing to launch what Nikkei reports would be Japan's first major forestry fund as early as spring, targeting consolidation of fragmented woodland resources. Why it matters: The fund is described as a test case for Japan, with an approach aimed at consolidating forestry rights and generating returns from timber, biomass and carbon credits. Key numbers: Launch targeted as early as spring.

Advantage Partners is preparing to launch what Nikkei reports would be Japan's first major forestry fund as early as spring, targeting consolidation of fragmented woodland resources.

The fund is described as a test case for Japan, with an approach aimed at consolidating forestry rights and generating returns from timber, biomass and carbon credits. Key numbers: Launch targeted as early as spring.