Lars Laestadius

Lars Laestadius is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in forest policy and sustainability, currently serving as a Fellow at Kungl. Skogs- och Lantbruksakademien and a Director at The Eco-innovation Foundation, along with roles at the Global EverGreening Alliance and SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Lars Laestadius operates Laestadius Consulting, LLC as a Senior Consultant, focusing on forest policy, certification, and restoration. Previous roles include Consultant positions at the Forest Stewardship Council and FAO, and Chair of the VIA Technical Advisory Group with ISEAL Alliance. Lars Laestadius has a robust background in international forest policy research from a long tenure at the World Resources Institute, and has also contributed as a Seconded National Expert for the European Commission. Educational credentials include a PhD in Forestry from Virginia Tech and an MSc in Forestry from SLU.