Here are some of the largest forestry and agricultural food fund managers globally:

1. Nuveen Natural Capital (formerly known as TIAA/Westchester) – One of the oldest and largest timberland investment managers[9].
2. Manulife Investment Management – Described as a “timber giant” with plans to grow in agriculture[.
3. New Forests – A global investment manager of nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies, managing AUD 11.7 billion in assets as of December 2023.
4. Roc Partners – Named Agribusiness Fund Manager of the Year (Asia Pacific) in 2023, managing A$2.5 billion in food and agriculture investments.
5. Resource Management Service LLC (RMS) – A globally recognized provider of timberland investment services, managing 2.2 million acres of forests worldwide, valued at $4.8 billion.
6. Global Forest Partners LP (GFP) – One of the oldest and largest forestry investment advisors, managing $3.0 billion in forestry and related assets.
7. ADM, Bunge, Cargill, COFCO and Louis Dreyfuss Company (ABCCD) – While not traditional fund managers, these companies control 70-90% of global trade in commercial grains and significantly influence agricultural markets.

It’s worth noting that the forestry and agricultural investment sector is evolving, with many managers incorporating new revenue streams such as renewable energy and carbon credits into their strategies[10]. Additionally, the sector has seen strong returns, with forestry funds globally reporting a median IRR of 15.45% in 2022.

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