The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (Packard Foundation) makes grants and program-related investments according to the foundation’s mission, which includes conserving and restoring the earth’s natural systems. Ecotrust Forests LLC is an equity fund that manages forestlands for financial, ecological, and social returns. The Packard Foundation’s investment of USD 1 million will be used to naturally manage nearly 13,000 acres of forest land, generating financial returns for investors from timber sales, ecological services, and tax credits.
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