Yes – your trees are individually marked in the field.
Additionally, the GPS coordinates indicating where your
trees are will be given to you.
Yes – your trees are individually marked in the field. Additionally, the GPS coordinates indicating where your trees are will be given to you.
How do you choose where to plant my trees?
Any land we consider purchasing has to pass rigorous
testing procedures by qualified professionals to ascertain if
it is suitable for our plantations. Bore-hole testing and soil
reports are undertaken and the results studied to see the
suitability of the soil for the trees we are planting. Only when
a piece of land passes our stringent tests do we consider
purchasing it.
Any land we consider purchasing has to pass rigorous testing procedures by qualified professionals to ascertain if it is suitable for our plantations. Bore-hole testing and soil reports are undertaken and the results studied to see the suitability of the soil for the trees we are planting. Only when a piece of land passes our stringent tests do we consider purchasing it.
Who owns the trees?
As the tree owner, you own the trees and the rights to the
crops they produce.
As the tree owner, you own the trees and the rights to the crops they produce.
What reports will I receive?
Once a year, you will receive a forester’s report detailing
the growth of your trees with any appropriate, individual
recommendations on actions that may need to be taken.
You will also receive a report on the planned number of trees
to be harvested – which you can amend at any time. After
each harvest you will receive a record of the number of trees
harvested, the processing and management fees taken and
your net proceeds from the harvest.
Once a year, you will receive a forester’s report detailing the growth of your trees with any appropriate, individual recommendations on actions that may need to be taken. You will also receive a report on the planned number of trees to be harvested – which you can amend at any time. After each harvest you will receive a record of the number of trees harvested, the processing and management fees taken and your net proceeds from the harvest.
Can I see my trees?
Yes – investors often travel to Costa Rica to see their trees.
You are welcome to come and see your trees at any time.
Please contact us for more information.
Yes – investors often travel to Costa Rica to see their trees. You are welcome to come and see your trees at any time. Please contact us for more information.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes – please speak to your advisor before ordering.
When are the trees planted?
Normally early June to September (once the rains are
more regular).
Normally early June to September (once the rains are more regular).
When will the first harvest be?
The first commercial harvest is normally in the 3rd – 4th
year after field-planting, but will depend on the growth
and species of your trees as well as your own personal
preference.
The first commercial harvest is normally in the 3rd – 4th year after field-planting, but will depend on the growth and species of your trees as well as your own personal preference.
Can I redeem my investment?
Yes – you can choose to harvest or sell your trees at any
time. If you wish to discuss this further, please contact us
using the number below.
Yes – you can choose to harvest or sell your trees at any time. If you wish to discuss this further, please contact us.
Do you offer any guarantees?
Yes – we guarantee to replant any tree that is not growing
in a satisfactory condition during the first three years after
planting. This ensures no losses whilst transferring saplings
from the nursery to the field.
Yes – we guarantee to replant any tree that is not growing in a satisfactory condition during the first three years after planting. This ensures no losses whilst transferring saplings from the nursery to the field.
Are you cutting down existing forests to plant trees?
No – we only plant trees in areas which have been previously
deforested – primarily former pasture land. We are carefully
preserving existing natural rainforest on our plantations.
No – we only plant trees in areas which have been previously deforested – primarily former pasture land. We are carefully preserving existing natural rainforest on our plantations.
How long does it take to get my ownership documents?
Receipts are issued immediately, providing proof of
purchase, however GPS certificates can only be issued once
the saplings have been transferred to the field which only
happens at certain times of the year, so the delay is due to
seasonal fluctuations.
Receipts are issued immediately, providing proof of purchase, however GPS certificates can only be issued once the saplings have been transferred to the field which only happens at certain times of the year, so the delay is due to seasonal fluctuations.
How politically stable is Costa Rica?
The World Bank has given Costa Rica an excellent bill
of overall political and economic health. At its annual
conference in El Salvador, the bank lauded the country
as possessing “one of the most stable and robust”
democracies in Latin America. It went on to praise Costa
Rica’s “healthy economic growth rate” and “some of the
best social indicators” on the continent. One thing that adds
tremendously to Costa Rica’s stability is its lack of an army.
Back in 1948, the country abolished their military in favour
of spending on universal health care. Intel, Microsoft, Acer,
CE Laboratories and GSK have all set up business in Costa
Rica.
The World Bank has given Costa Rica an excellent bill of overall political and economic health. At its annual conference in El Salvador, the bank lauded the country as possessing “one of the most stable and robust” democracies in Latin America. It went on to praise Costa Rica’s “healthy economic growth rate” and “some of the best social indicators” on the continent. One thing that adds tremendously to Costa Rica’s stability is its lack of an army. Back in 1948, the country abolished their military in favour of spending on universal health care. Intel, Microsoft, Acer, CE Laboratories and GSK have all set up business in Costa Rica.
Does Costa Rica suffer from hurricanes?
Hurricanes have occasionally hit the Caribbean coast of
Costa Rica; however, our plantations are over 80 kilometers
inland. According to records, no hurricane has ever struck
this area.
Hurricanes have occasionally hit the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica; however, our plantations are over 80 kilometers inland. According to records, no hurricane has ever struck this area.
Are forest fires a problem?
Forest fires are not normally a problem in the humid tropics
due to the moisture content in the air. Appropriate measures
are taken to prevent forest fire; weeds and vegetation on
ground level are removed before the dry season, firebreaks
are built between fields and 24 hour surveillance is provided
by our resident foresters.
Forest fires are not normally a problem in the humid tropics due to the moisture content in the air. Appropriate measures are taken to prevent forest fire; weeds and vegetation on ground level are removed before the dry season, firebreaks are built between fields and 24 hour surveillance is provided by our resident foresters.
Is flooding a problem?
Flash flooding from storms may occasionally occur, but
is not generally detrimental to the growth of the trees.
Your trees are not planted in areas susceptible to long
term flooding.
Flash flooding from storms may occasionally occur, but is not generally detrimental to the growth of the trees. Your trees are not planted in areas susceptible to long term flooding.
Will too many plantations reduce the value of the hardwood?
Every year 50 million acres of rainforest are felled. Less than
1% of this demand comes from sustainable plantations. It is
unlikely that enough plantations will ever be established to
stop hardwood prices from spiraling out of control.
Every year 50 million acres of rainforest are felled. Less than 1% of this demand comes from sustainable plantations. It is unlikely that enough plantations will ever be established to stop hardwood prices from spiralling out of control.
Are there any diseases to be aware of?
There are no known problems with pests or disease on
our plantations. However, be reassured that your trees
are constantly monitored by our on-site foresters and any
appropriate action would be taken quickly.
There are no known problems with pests or disease on our plantations. However, be reassured that your trees are constantly monitored by our on-site foresters and any appropriate action would be taken quickly.
