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EN_brochure_GA_screen_2019_Jaguar_2011 28.01.2019 15:33 Seite 1 All information as of January 2019 Investment with a contract term of only seven years From acacia forest plantations Photo: feller, unsplash to tropical forests jaguar Since October 2018 ForestFinance is certified by FOCUS-MONEY, a German top business magazine, as one of the best investment Direct forest investments with a short contract term companies in Germany. and sustainable commitment
EN_brochure_GA_screen_2019_Jaguar_2011 28.01.2019 15:33 Seite 2 We are building forests – join us! More and more people look for investments are managed in an ecologically sustainable that are based on real assets and generate way. Sustainably managed forests are beco- sustainable returns without relying on stock ming more significant and their products markets and speculation. This applies to more valuable. Due to their key roles as an forest as a real asset. Its monetary value is ecological energy source, wood supplier, based on renewable raw materials, which gene pool for plants and animals, their air are in great demand. It does not rely on and water filtering functions, forests will expectations placed on stock exchanges or become more important and commercially Top: Row for row, the first year acacia seedlings stand in the sandy on virtual profits from bets on the financial valuable. savannah soil. Their ability to enrich the soil with nitrogen and to market. ForestFinance has been building aerate it with their roots is a precondition for new mixed forests. Top left: The lush green of the acacia leaves is evidence of the en- forests for almost 25 years. Join us The ForestFinance Group stands for sustainable vironmentally friendly organic fertiliser that is individually produ- and plant acacia trees in Colombia with us: forestry with a decades-old tradition that is able ced for the soil by experienced forest managers. to provide the industry with raw materials. Our Top right: Richard Focken, manager in the ForestFinance Group GreenAcacia Jaguar areas in Colombia have and Petra Kollmannsberger, Managing Director Latin America, are GreenAcacia forest plantations are particularly already been reforested with Acacia man- impressed by the excellent growth of the almost two year old aca- suitable for the step-by-step transformation into gium trees in 2012. The investment also in- cia trees. Photos: ForestFinance a biodiverse mixed forest. cludes the forestry management. GreenAcacia Jaguar creates a real asset, the raw Regions in northeastern Colombia have been material wood, which is efficiently processed deforested for several hundred years, resulting and used. This is a proven business model in in nutrient-deprived soils. The tree species Aca- a market with a high demand for biomass cia mangium is very well suited for reforesting and premium woods. these areas, as it greatly improves the quality of the soil. This species accumulates nutrients and Sustainably managed forests become more Content Page protects and cleans the soil, making it the per- significant and their products more We are building forests – join us! 2 fect tree for the intermediate step to renatura- Colombia as a location for new forests 3 valuable. tion or near-natural forestry management. In Our offer at a glance 4 Since 1960, the global consumption of wood addition to efficient timber production, Acacia Yield development model and forecasts 5 has increased continuously, resulting in a mangium provides habitats for numerous na- Risks – in all frankness 6 large gap between supply and demand. This tive plant and animal species, filters water, and Economic, ecological and social sustainability 8 Our concept – your benefit 9 high demand can not be satisfied without has a positive influence on the global climate by Project areas chosen for a biodiversity study 10 the unsustainable and partially criminal ex- storing CO2. The right conditions for good teamwork 11 ploitation of natural forests. Wood from plan- Imprint – contact information 12 tations can play a crucial role in easing the pressure on rainforests, if these plantations 2 GreenAcacia Jaguar
EN_brochure_GA_screen_2019_Jaguar_2011 28.01.2019 15:33 Seite 3 jaguar Colombia as a location for new forests Colombia is the third largest economy in In the long run, however, this method severely South America, ranking 40th worldwide. harms the soil through erosion. Above all, the Colombian economy is stimu- lated by an increasing domestic demand and To stop this development, the Colombian high foreign direct investments. Free trade government has been promoting reforesta- agreements with the USA, the EU and Ger- tion projects in Vichada: by now, more than many further boost economic growth. 60,000 hectares of forest plantations have been reforested with mostly tropical pine The new inner stability and safety makes An Ara sighted in the region in Colombia where the ForestFinance forest trees, Acacia mangium or jatropha plants. plantations are planted. this booming country even more attractive 160,000 more hectares of forest plantations for foreign investors. in the region are to be established by 2019. Over the past ten years, the whole environ- These are excellent conditions for investors ment, in particular the safety situation, has in particular as the technical knowhow in constantly improved in Colombia, resulting in forestry is on a high level. a positive impact on the development of agri- culture and forestry. In the years to come, the The ForestFinance areas, including the Colombian government is planning to unlock twelve hectares of GreenAcacia Jaguar, are the forestal potential of 1.3 million hectares of situated close to the Orinoco river. The river land. New forest projects are promoted by banks provide a refuge for many plants and means of tax concessions grants for forest animals, which helps the ecosystem and in- certifications. creases the biodiversity in this region. The Colombian government supports refore- The Acacia mangium forest plantations are located in eastern Colom- The whole GreenAcacia area has a great bio- station projects bei offering technical assis- bia, in a region where several forestry companies are already opera- diversity potential, which will help us regrow ting. Many animals live on these areas, such as the Ara chloroptera tance and economic incentives. mixed forests in Vichada within the next 50 (top picture). Situated on the edge of the “Llanos” (plains) of to 100 years. east Colombia, Vichada is the second biggest We keep bee colonies in our forests in Colombia, not only to pollunate province of the country. Most of the approxi- the plants, but also to produce honey, which is sold on site. mately 70,000 inhabitants are fishermen, far- Photos: ForestFinance mers or cattle breeders who live in the wide and sparsely populated areas. Many forests have been, and to some extent still are, destroyed by the slash-and-burn method in order to gain farmland. The ash remains on the soil and improves the growing conditions for food plants for a short period of time. GreenAcacia Jaguar 3
EN_brochure_GA_screen_2019_Jaguar_2011 28.01.2019 15:33 Seite 4 Jaguar Our offer at a glance Investing in GreenAcacia Jaguar means investing in an existing Acacia mangium plantation in Colombia, which was already reforested in 2012, with a contract term of only seven years. GreenAcacia Jaguar: investment overview Contract term Investment Returns (IRR*) Payouts Forestry concept approx. 7 € 2,125 (0.25 ha) approx. 5.0 % one final payout at Acacia forest plantations are years, € 4,150 (0.5 ha) approx. 5.4 % the end of contract gradually converted into until 2025 € 6,175 (0.75 ha) approx. 5.5 % term mixed forests € 8,200 (1 ha) approx. 5.6 % *IRR (Internal Rate of Return) is a method of dynamic investment calculation which is used to calculate the average annual return. A one year old Acacia mangium tree on our forest areas in Colom- GreenAcacia Jaguar consists of two independent vice provider. It is up to the provider to choose the bia. The acacia trees grow remarkably fast. After only one year, the contracts: a property lease contract and a forestry harvest time to ensure the best economic and trunk is already too thick to be grasped by hand and has a height service contract. forestal outcome. of two to three metres. Despite its rapid growth acacia wood is quite hard and robust and shows a fine and shiny surface which is very popular with furniture manufacturers. If acacia trees are The calculated returns in approximately year seven Please see pages 6 to 7 for more information harvested in early stages they end up as wood chips in the paper (see page 5) are based on projected timber sales on risks and safety concepts. industry. Photo: ForestFinance that are scheduled and organised by our forest ser- Acacia mangium growth data of the Jaguar area reforested in 2012 Tree height (in metres) 14.00 12.00 Tree height (in metres) 10.00 Good growth In June 2016, about four years after the planting of Medium growth the acacia trees, the first measurements on the 8.00 forest area “Jaguar” showed good results regarding 6.00 Low growth height of trees and timber volume. 4.00 2016 measurement 2.00 Compared to similar plantings, the timber volume 0.00 was within a good range, the height of the trees Age of tree Baumalter: even exceeded comparable figures. New measurements are scheduled for the end of Timber volume/area (in cubic metres) 2018. Our investors will find the latest results in our growth and activity reports. 250.00 Timber volume/area (in cubic metres) 200.00 Illustration: 2016 monitoring data/ForestFinance Good growth 150.00 Medium growth 100.00 Low growth 2016 measurement 50.00 0.00 Age of tree Baumalter: 4 GreenAcacia Jaguar
EN_brochure_GA_screen_2019_Jaguar_2011 28.01.2019 15:33 Seite 5 Jaguar Yield development model and forecasts for GreenAcacia Jaguar Calculation parameters: harvest yields and prices for biomass and timber Area Expected Expected share of Price per m3 Expected share of Price per m3 timber Total proceeds at the end of Return harvest yields biomass biomass timber contract term less harvest costs (IRR*) 0.25 ha 55 m3 65 % approx. € 30 35 % approx. € 137 approx. € 3,000 approx. 5.0 % 0.5 ha 110 m3 65 % approx. € 30 35 % approx. € 137 approx. € 6,000 approx. 5.4 % 0.75 ha 165 m3 65 % approx. € 30 35 % approx. € 137 approx. € 9,000 approx. 5.5 % 1 ha 220 m3 65 % approx. € 30 35 % approx. € 137 approx. € 12,000 approx. 5.6 % *IRR (Internal Rate of Return) is a method of dynamic investment calculation which is used to calculate the average annual return. Investing in GreenAcacia Jaguar means investing in a natural raw We consider the scenario shown above to be the most realistic material. Thus, the success depends on natural factors such as the expectation. However, changing factors such as harvest yield, climate, soil, etc., which have an influence on the timber quantity quality and prices can lead to different results. Upward and and quality as well as on proceeds from sales that can be achieved downward shifts are possible. on the market. Every change of one of the calculation parameters (such as harvest yield, quality and price) has an influence on the total result. The yield forecasts are based on future assumptions, especially on Please note: our yield and return forecasts are regularly adjusted to current market subjective goals regarding the future development of the harvest developments. Not only to better inform people interested in our investments but also because we include current market data and real experiences in our calculations. quality and sale prices for biomass and timber, which are naturally For this reason, you may find deviating calculations and return forecasts in different linked with uncertainties. publications. All of our calculations in this brochure are based on a euro exchange rate of 1.10 US dollars. The limited amount of twelve hectares of GreenAcacia Jaguar is located in this area in "Colombia from above": you will find more information on our reforestation projects in Colombia in Vichada, Colombia. this film. Visit our media library at: www.forestfinance.com/media-library GreenAcacia Jaguar 5
EN_brochure_GA_screen_2019_Jaguar_2011 28.01.2019 15:33 Seite 6 Jaguar Risks – in all frankness GreenAcacia Jaguar is a direct investment in Every person interested should consider this direct forest investments in the EU. the raw material timber. The economic result aspect in the process of decision-making. is not certain yet and can only be forecast. As one of the first German providers we have There are no guarantees for those forecasts. At the ForestFinance Group, we respond to those already repeatedly distributed returns to our An investment in GreenAcacia Jaguar is no deposit risks with our long-term experience and numerous customers gained from harvesting and selling banking. This means there is no deposit insurance successes as a provider of forest investments: timber from ForestFinance forests. like there is for bank deposits. Therefore, this direct our forests are partly more than 20 years old investment is linked to significant risks and can even and with over 19,000 customers, lead to the total loss of the invested capital. we are among the leading providers of Risks Safety measures Firstly, there are natural risks such as natural disasters, fire and pests, which have a significant influence on proceeds from We rely on efficient measures that have proven them- sales due to their impact on the harvest quantity and quality of the timber. Please see next page for a risk analysis. selves for more than 20 years. There is no trading market comparable to the securities market (restricted fungibility). Thus, a premature, individual sale We help investors and work together towards the best of the investment is not guaranteed and could be linked to significant financial losses. possible solution. The financial situation of ForestFinance could influence the capability of ForestFinance to deliver the forestry service and In the course of two decades, we have proven our management as agreed upon in the contract during the contract term, which could impact the harvest quantity efficiency. The business reports with audited balance and quality. sheets are published annually. Currency fluctuations could have an impact on the payout of harvest returns. You are investing in the real asset wood. For the most part, its value is independent from worldwide exchange rates. The political situation in Colombia and possible political distortions in Latin America should be mentioned, as well. It can We closely observe the developments in Latin America not be ruled out that such developments could complicate or even prevent the access to the forest areas and their and are able to react to them together with our long- management. term partners on site. Trust through transparency: At www.forestfinance.com, you will find statement of ForestFinance. In our activity information on our work and the quality and forestry reports, you can inform yourself management as well as up-to-date about the corporate environmental footprint reports. We annually publish business or the developments and activities in your reports including information on the si- forest areas. We always provide the newest tuation and the corresponding evaluation, figures and data of your forest for you in our outlooks and goals as well as the financial customer area. Our investors can watch their own forest grow in our customer area. 6 GreenAcacia Jaguar
EN_brochure_GA_screen_2019_Jaguar_2011 28.01.2019 15:33 Seite 7 jaguar Probability of occurrence and safety measures Risks that are, in the opinion of the forestry ma- forestry manager, most likely. Even if the nager, linked to the investment, are classified in forestry manager has taken all measures to the following scheme under the aspects risk iden- ensure the economic success of the invest- tification, probability of occurrence, extent of ment, damages that could lead to a total loss damage and risk management. Each risk is of the investment cannot be ruled out attributed with the risk classes high, average or entirely. low. These are the risks that are, according to the Risks Storm Fire Pests Timber prices Mismanagement Risk identification Heavy storms, hurricanes Forest fire during dry season Strong infestation, e.g. by Strong fluctuation Flaws in the forest Gusano Mariposa (a leafea- management ting worm), Comegen (wood worm) or Hormiga Arriera (leaf-eating ant) Probability of Low; up to now, only 1.4 % Average; up to now twice in Low for strong infestation; Average; there are strong Low; there are hardly any occurrence of the total ForestFinance six years due to lightning pests occur but are control- fluctuations on the interna- reference values available, acacia forest plantations strikes led immediately with ade- tional markets, when single constant improvement have been affected by wind- quate measures events such as strong storms process since 2006 throw; heavy storms are not in Asia result in a temporary known in this region oversupply of certain kinds of timber Extent of damage High; no damages known up High; losses up to now High; up to now no dama- Average; since the time of High; flaws or lack of to now below one hectare out of ges known in a radius of harvest is not set, price knowledge of forest 3,500 hectares (0.03 per 60,000 hectares fluctuations can be manager can have negative cent loss in eight years) addressed flexibly impact on growth; no known damages up to now Risk management Establishment of the fincas Round the clock fire patrols Regular control by a forest The forest companies in the ForestFinance areas are in regions where there are on site by our employees; pathologist (“forest region are planning their considered prime examples no tropical cyclons. Selection 10 to 15 metres wide fire doctor”), who examines own sawmill and biomass of forestry in this region of trees with strong root protection stripes; fire insu- the forest in regard to power plant to become more followed by other forest systems; deep soil loosening rance based on general insu- diseases; Hormiga Arriera independent from the inter- managers; the soil is ploug- supports deep roots; rance conditions covers fire is controlled by use of an national market regarding hed up to one metre deep; Restricted time in tree risks organic orange concen- the unprocessed trunks samples of the leaves and nursery, to prevent roots trate; no monocolonial the soil are examined on a from untwisting in the plantings: approx. five regular basis to optimise planting pot; since 2016 in- different acacias from Aust- nutrients; experiments with surance for investors against ralia, Brazil and Colombia indigenous tree species windthrow are used; after pruning, the cuts are tended immedia- tely to prevent invading pests GreenAcacia Jaguar 7
EN_brochure_GA_screen_2019_Jaguar_2011 28.01.2019 15:33 Seite 8 jaguar Economic, ecological and social sustainability Economic: We believe in values. This includes values that mean a fair profit for the investor. All “stakeholders” shall receive their part of the natural added value: the investor, the people on site, the forestry manager, na- ture. We do not aim to achieve maximum short-term profits. Instead, we prefer sound middle and long-term returns gained from natural real assets. Social: We put the people at the heart of our activities. We know that safety and success are only possible in the long run if we integrate and motivate the people on site to protect the newly created forests. We plan and develop for the future and for future generations. Ecological: We create new forests. Over the next 50 years plantations are trans- formed into mixed forests, which consist of mainly native tree species. We have reforested thousands of hectares of land that used to be rug- ged, overgrazed savannah. Certification is issued in accordance with the highest climate protection and social standards. Many years ago Horacio Pulido has prepared the soil for reforesta- tion and planted the first acacia trees on the ForestFinance fincas in Colombia. Photo: ForestFinance This is our understanding of “social forestry“ and the “social impact“ of our activities: No discrimination of gender, belief, race, re- qualified jobs; further education possibilites ligion, sexual orientation or other criteria; li- on site e.g. at beekeeping facility; teracy courses for our employees; micro further education by means of courses in credits for family members of our forest wor- forestry and work safety. kers; long-term safety and improvement of ForestFinance was awarded the German CSR award which living conditions; wages and social benefits acknowledges our sustainable forestry concept and our transparent practices in all our operations. above the local standard; creation of Photo: CSR certificate International standards – what does it mean? We stick to our word – ForestFinance is cer- Colombia are also certified according to Gold tified by Focus Money, a German top business Standard guidelines, which proves our eco- magazine, as one of the best investment com- logical and social way of management. panies in Germany. As we have successfully done in other countries, we adhere to the guidelines of sustainable forestry in Colom- bia, as well. Our acacia forest plantations in These are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by the UN. This means: They serve as guidelines to companies to act in a sustainable manner. Since the very beginning, sustainability has been » Maintaining the rights of indigenous peoples the core issue of the ForestFinance corporate philosophy; » The forest management will preserve or enhance the social and economic welfare many of these SDGs have already been successfully included of ForestFinance employees and the local population in the long run in our day to day business for years. Photo: Screenshot » Economic efficiency and product variety » Conservation of biodiversity, protective functions of the forests and landscape » Plantations can provide social and economic advantages as a supplement to more natural forestry concepts and reduce the pressure on natural forests 8 GreenAcacia Jaguar
EN_brochure_GA_screen_2019_Jaguar_2011 28.01.2019 15:33 Seite 9 Left: We grow resistant seedlings in our own tree nurseries for our forests. Right: A white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in our GreenAcacia forest plantation in Colombia. We transform the forests into near-natural mixed forests step by step, providing even more Our concept – your benefit animals and plants with a new habitat. Photos: ForestFinance Stability Quality S almost 25 years of experience with prove Sinvestment in a designated plot of land on an success; customers have already received existing Acacia mangium forest plantation payouts from acacia forests S cooperation with an experienced Colombian S Colombia is a member of the World Bank, the forestry service provider, soon to be certified WTO, the IDB (Inter-American Development S ForestFinance subsidiary supervises forest Bank) and the IMF management on site S more than 2,500 hectares of savannah have been reforested with acacia forest plantati- ons; the project is considered a prime exam- ple in this region Ecology Social benefits S transformation of Acacia mangium forest S creation of permanent jobs in rural regions plantations into mixed forests creates new of Colombia habitats for animals and plants S training and qualification of employees at a S better water storage and filtering perfor- high level, thereby improvement of living mance of the forest and erosion control due conditions to improved forest management concept S fair payment with corresponding fringe S positive impact on both local and global benefits climate Photos: ForestFinance, jaguar: shutterstock.com We often find traces of the shy jaguar on our fincas. It hunts deer and other animals living in the GreenAcacia forests. Thus, the acacia forests are valuable migrating corridors and perhaps even a future habitat for these rare big cats. Acacia forests also help protect their highly threatened habitats as well as natural forests. The annual worldwide consumption of logs amounts to 4,000 million cubic metres, with a rising tendency. In order to satisfy this demand, precious forests are being destroyed (areas about the size of Germany each year). Sustainable forestry and transformation of monocultures into near-natural forests can end this vicious circle: they provide wood, natural forests need not be destroyed and much needed new ecosystems come into existence. ForestFinance forests have proven this for more than two decades. By the way: many rare animal and plant species live on our forest areas! For more information, please see page 10 and our media library at www.forestfinance.de/en/media-library where you will find our biodiversity reports that are published annually. GreenAcacia Jaguar 9
EN_brochure_GA_screen_2019_Jaguar_2011 28.01.2019 15:33 Seite 10 Project areas chosen for a biodiversity study by the WWF In September 2014 our forest areas were cho- Five of the bird species belong to the indicator sen as one of four project areas where the pilot species, depending on areas of high conserva- project “Promoting biodiversity conservation tion value (important bird areas as stated by on privately managed productive forest areas Birdlife International). These species have an and pasture land” will be implemented. The international impact on the conservation of survey will be conducted by the WWF within biodiversity: the scope of the United Nations Development Turkey buzzard (top) and Southern lapwing (bottom) live on Programme (UNDP) during a period of three » Neotropic cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasi- the ForestFinance project areas and belong to the indicator years. Its objectives are to examine the influ- lianus) species depending on areas of high conservation value. Natu- » Little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) ral forest remnants remain on the ForestFinance areas while ence of private forest projects on biodiversity » Buff-necked ibis (Theristicus caudatus) the animals and plants living there are protected. in the region, and to determine whether the Photos: ForestFinance, wikipedia/Samuel Blanc (Turkey buzzard), » Turkey buzzard (Cathartes aura) wikipedia/Dario Sanches (bottom) projects have a positive impact. Our project » Southern lapwing (Vanellus chilensis) areas in Vichada are part of the protection pro- gramme, which is showing impressive results: a total of 645 animal and plant species were The region is also crucial for the survival of recorded in this area. the jaguar. The farm is located in the middle of the migrating corridor of the wild cats and The first biodiversity monitoring was con- each of them is welcome. ducted in March 2014. During the bird moni- toring a total of 94 bird species were identified by scientists Fiorela Delgado and Álvaro Ve- lásquez. In addition to six migratory bird species, pas- sing Colombia on their way south or staying there temporarily, there were also species among them that are of particular significance for the conservation of biodiversity. 10 GreenAcacia Jaguar
EN_brochure_GA_screen_2019_Jaguar_2011 28.01.2019 15:33 Seite 11 We have built accommodations for the forest workers in Vichada and provide them with a warm lunch. As they live far away from big cities and their families, a comfortable living situation is The right conditions for good teamwork crucial for a good working environment. Photos: ForestFinance The ForestFinance project areas are located fairly-paid job, which is very difficult to find two driving hours from Puerto Carreño. in this region.” Apart from the material Since 2007, an average of 35 men and aspects, she appreciates that nature returns women from all regions of Colombia has to the region, which used to be densely co- been working here on reforesting the savan- vered with trees: “There are deer in our nah. “There is no city around, no supermar- forests, that weren’t here ten years ago. Also, ket, no electricity,” reported Oliver Ristau jaguars cross the land. Sometimes, they in- Luisa Azabache has a degree in agricultural sciences and manages the for Deutsche Welle, who visited the project vade our farm in the night to feed on our reforestation projects in Colombia. site in 2014 (you can read his article at chickens. We accept that”. www.dw.com/p/1BNau). Thus, the team managed by ForestFinance agricultural We are happy to have found such committed engineer Luisa Azabache and Roman employees and make their lives as comforta- Jaramillo has to organise everything on its ble as possible, hoping they will happily stay own. “Chicken and chicklets scratch the for a long time. This includes fair payment, ground, horses and cattle stand on social benefits and adequate accommoda- company-owned pasture land. A diesel ge- tion, also in the interest of our investors. nerator and solar panels produce electricity,” Ristau describes the rural idyll. Luisa Azabache likes working here, even though she lives far away from civilisation and her family. She has just started her own in Vichada and is glad she is able to reconcile A ForestFinance employee survey showed her job with being a mother: “ForestFinance that our employees identify themselves supports me and my family to a great with the company and are very happy with degree. I am happy that I found a secure and their work. GreenAcacia Jaguar 11
EN_brochure_GA_screen_2019_Jaguar_2011 28.01.2019 15:33 Seite 12 01-2019 (D) Subject to changes, errors or misprints. www.forestfinance.com The Gold Standard is an internationally renowned climate protection standard Published by and responsible for: which includes social and ecological Forest Finance Panama S.A. aspects. ForestFinance is one of the first Edificio #146 companies worldwide to receive Clayton - Ciudad del Saber Gold Standard certification for landuse projects for its forest and cocoa areas. Panamá Ciudad Rep. de Panamá Managing Director: Petra Kollmannsberger ForestFinance Service Centre EN + 49 228 943 778-0 info@forestfinance.com
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