One of the hottest alternative investments that have come around recently is the investing in hardwood trees. It is both timely and socially responsible as it centers on such topics as the environment, global warming and reforestation. As in most long term investments, you will have to look at the projections and rate of returns.

Finca Leola S.A. is a relatively new tree farm in Costa Rica that provides investors with better than stock market returns. As the trees get bigger and the price of hardwood continues to increase, the internal rate of return for the investors is, conservatively, more than 20% per year over the 25 years that it takes the trees to mature. The stock market tends to return about 10% annually over the same time period.

When deciding to invest in tropical hardwood tree reforestation, there are a number of important things to consider when it comes to the choice of the company and locations.

Here is a short list of things you should be aware of.

• The soil and the climate make a huge difference. The quality of the land is incredibly important when you are GROWING things.
• The quality of the maintenance is critical. If you plant teak and do nothing, you are liable to have nothing. The trees will grow, but the market for teak is for clear, straight logs. This requires planning, weeding, and pruning, especially for the first 3 years.
• Does the company know how to sell your lumber? If they sell your trees as stumpage, they will have to know what it is worth and if the logger is to be trusted.
• Anyone can sell and make money on full-grown, valuable tropical hardwoods; the challenge in the numbers usually seen is in selling the thinnings. The wood of the thinnings is valuable, but you have to work at reaping that value.

All investments are subject to the problem of frauds and scams, and tree plantations are no different. You have to do your own due diligence, research and evaluation to determine if you wish to invest in any reforestation project, including Finca Leola.

Investing with Finca:

Current tree prices start at $3850 per 100 and are discounted if a larger quantity of trees are purchased. Besides growing, managing and selling your interest in the trees, Finca Leola can help arrange your purchase through a tax-deferred investment fund. Contact them about information on how you may be able to invest through an IRA or Coverdell Educational Savings Account.

Contact Info:

Telephone
In Costa Rica 506-464-1031
Toll-Free from USA and Canada 1-866-737-5268 (1-866-REPLANT)
Note: At certain times, there may not be an available line into Costa Rica.
Just wait a few minutes and try again.
Calling hours 8 AM to 4 PM Central Standard Time (GMT minus 6 hours) Monday through Friday

Physical address
Finca Leola S.A.
400 metros norte Ebais
San Rafael de Guatuso
Alajuela, Costa Rica

Mailing address from USA for letters
Finca Leola S.A.
#SJ0 10100
P.O. Box 025723
Miami FL 33102-5723
For packages, please request the appropriate address .

Electronic mail
General Information: info@fincaleola.com

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