OUR PORTFOLIO
Investment Acquisition
Forest Teak assists with the investment from start to finish and includes providing legal services with our in-house attorneys. We assist throughout the transaction of transferring the land to you whether you prefer the title in your name or the purchase of shares of the corporation that owns the land.
The initial investment for each parcel is broken down into 90% payment for the land and trees and 10% for the annual maintenance fee for a period of 8 years paid upfront. The maintenance fee covers the general upkeep of the farm and plantation and regular cleanings and trimmings.
In addition, Forest Teak caters to a variety of investors including options for long-term investments as well as offering buy-back options for investors looking for a short-term investment for residency purposes.
Forest Teak assists with the investment from start to finish and includes providing legal services with our in-house attorneys. We assist throughout the transaction of transferring the land to you whether you prefer the title in your name or the purchase of shares of the corporation that owns the land.
The initial investment for each parcel is broken down into 90% payment for the land and trees and 10% for the annual maintenance fee for a period of 8 years paid upfront. The maintenance fee covers the general upkeep of the farm and plantation and regular cleanings and trimmings.
In addition, Forest Teak caters to a variety of investors including options for long-term investments as well as offering buy-back options for investors looking for a short-term investment for residency purposes.
Maintenance & Management
Our expert maintenance and management team utilizes improved forestry practices and techniques to ensure the long-term survival and quality of our plantation’s trees. With the assistance of drone imagery and frequent field visits, the plantations are monitored and maintained and our team generates progress reports and environmental impact statements.
Preparation:
Our partners grow and nurture the teak saplings in their nurseries while we prep and weed our land for planting.
Planting:
During the rainy season, our management team hand plants 1100 saplings per hectare. This high density planting strategy will allow for our teak trees to grow tall and straight.
Thinning:
Teak requires regular thinning at various stages of growth. The first thinning is done around year 4 when the branches start touching the surrounding trees. At year 8, our trees are thinned more aggressively to 800 tress per hectare. Additional thinnings are done around year 15 (optional), 18 and then the final harvest at year 25. The year may change accordingly to the advisement of our forestry management.
Harvesting:
A teak tree reaches maturity at age 25 (the year may change accordingly to the advisement of our forestry management) and can then be harvested or left to continue to grow to 50-60 years of age.
Replanting:
After harvesting, Forest Teak restarts the process of replanting.
Our Partner
Residency in Panama
One of the many benefits that come along with a forestry investment is the opportunity to gain permanent residency in Panama. Our in-house attorneys will assist with the residency application and will be with you every step of the way from the initial investment to securing your permanent resident card.
Applicants proceeding with the residency by investment program must be at least 18 years of age and hold a clean criminal record. Applicants are required to provide personal documentation such as passports, national IDs, birth and marriage certificates, proof of funds along with proof of direct investment into an approved forestry program, which must be maintained for a period of 8 years.
The residency process is broken into 2 main categories: provisional residency and then permanent residency which is obtained within 3 years. Forest Teak also offers the Permanent Residency Express Package where investors can invest a minimum of USD 350 000 into an approved forestry program for a minimum of 8 years and obtain permanent residency status within 30 days.
One of the many benefits that come along with a forestry investment is the opportunity to gain permanent residency in Panama. Our in-house attorneys will assist with the residency application and will be with you every step of the way from the initial investment to securing your permanent resident card.
Applicants proceeding with the residency by investment program must be at least 18 years of age and hold a clean criminal record. Applicants are required to provide personal documentation such as passports, national IDs, birth and marriage certificates, proof of funds along with proof of direct investment into an approved forestry program, which must be maintained for a period of 8 years.
The residency process is broken into 2 main categories: provisional residency and then permanent residency which is obtained within 3 years. Forest Teak also offers the Permanent Residency Express Package where investors can invest a minimum of USD 350 000 into an approved forestry program for a minimum of 8 years and obtain permanent residency status within 30 days.