The episode features Doug Willmore, CEO of World Tree, a company focused on nature-based investment. With a four-decade career in finance and city management, Willmore now centers his work on environmental solutions. World Tree's model aims to integrate climate solutions with an investor-focused approach.
The episode explores World Tree's agroforestry model and its collaboration with 375 small farmers in the U.S., Mexico, and Costa Rica. The discussion covers how the cultivation of the fast-growing Empress Splendor tree provides a sustainable source of hardwood and offers farmers a potential income of $40,000 to $50,000 per acre.
Listen in to learn more about this collaboration, which seeks to reshape agricultural practices and provide financial opportunities for farmers.
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The NatureBacked Podcast