Forests to Fortune

Learn About Tree Ownership

A friendly guide to owning real tropical hardwood trees — what you get, how care works, and how to follow along as they grow.

5-year-old mahogany trees in organized rows at Las Azucenas
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What is Forests to Fortune?

We're a forest development company that makes premium tropical hardwood ownership accessible to individuals. We manage a tropical hardwood forest in Guatemala where you can purchase specific, GPS-mapped trees of rare species like Mahogany, Cedar, and Ziricote.

How It Works

Own individual trees with GPS coordinates and ownership documentation, while our forestry team handles all care and monitoring using sustainable practices.

Why Tropical Hardwoods?

These species represent nature's most valuable building materials - combining exceptional beauty, durability, and proven market value with consistent appreciation over decades.

Our Mission

We're bridging the gap between traditional forestry and modern technology, making premium tropical hardwoods accessible while supporting sustainable forest restoration.

Tropical hardwood forest

What you own

You own specific, GPS-mapped trees growing at Las Azucenas with full control over your timber assets. Each tree is a tangible, growing asset that you can track, manage, and harvest when ready.

Physical tree ownership

Each tree is individually identified with GPS coordinates, species type, and unique tracking in our system.

Full harvest control

When your trees mature, you decide how to use the timber - sell it, export it, or keep it for personal use.

Professional care included

Our forestry team handles all planting, maintenance, monitoring, and protection while you focus on ownership.

GPS-mapped trees showing precise location tracking and identification

Meet Las Azucenas

Where your trees take root — professionally managed and easy to follow

Location & Management

A professionally managed forest in Guatemala with seasoned on-the-ground expertise.

16,000 Trees

We care for over 16,000 trees, creating jobs for the local community while building sustainable timber assets.

Expert Forestry

Experienced leadership and responsible practices guide day-to-day care and protection.

Your Tree Portfolio Dashboard

After purchasing trees, you'll have access to your personal portfolio dashboard where you can track growth, view GPS locations, monitor value appreciation, and manage your forest assets.

Your Tree Portfolio Dashboard

Ready to Learn the Process?

Now that you understand what tree ownership offers, learn how the process works step-by-step.

See How It Works

Pricing: simple and transparent

Our prices increase monthly as trees grow and mature. Pricing is based on historical tropical hardwood timber markets, reflecting the natural appreciation of premium species over time. This information can help you understand how your tree's value may increase as it grows.

Monthly growth pricing

Prices increase monthly as your trees grow, reflecting their increasing size and value.

Timber market based

Our pricing is grounded in historical tropical hardwood timber market data and trends.

Value appreciation

Understanding these trends helps you see how your tree's value may increase over time.

Pricing visuals

Management services and warranty

Tree care is included through our management services. Every tree includes a base warranty covering healthy growth for biological factors, with reasonable exclusions. Optional protection plans may be available.

Inclusive care

Planting, maintenance, monitoring, and protection are part of the program.

Base warranty

Replacement for biological factors. Natural disasters and theft are excluded.

Optional protection

Ask about additional protection plans for broader coverage.

Management and warranty

Benefits of Tree Ownership

What buyers value about owning individual trees with professional care

Ethical Timber Sourcing

Our trees are registered with the Guatemalan Government and approved for commercial harvest. No unethical sourcing concerns.

Social Impact

Caring for 16,000 trees creates jobs for the local community. Your purchase supports sustainable development.

Potential Timber Value

Position yourself in the tropical hardwood market during periods of high demand, when premium species command premium prices.

Resale Options

Manage your trees through our technology partner Canopy Marketplace, where you can list trees for resale if you choose.

Professional Forest Management

Expert care ensures optimal growth and health. Our forestry team monitors, maintains, and protects your trees year-round.

Transparent Documentation

Complete ownership records, growth tracking, and harvest permits. Full transparency in every aspect of your purchase.

What Happens at Harvest?

When trees reach maturity (about 18 years), our team manages harvest logistics. You remain the decision-maker for the timber. If you'd like help, we provide a service to identify and source buyers.

Buyer Sourcing

We help identify and source qualified buyers for your timber. Fees and terms are explained in advance.

User Control

Through our technology partner Canopy Marketplace, you can review and respond to offers for your trees and make your own decisions.

Pre-Harvest Opportunities

You may list your trees for resale before harvest. Listings are optional and do not guarantee a sale.

Harvest process

Our technology partnership: Canopy Marketplace

We partner with Canopy Marketplace to provide you with the same professional tools we use to manage our own forest assets. This gives you complete transparency and control over your tree ownership.

Forests to Fortune

Handles physical forest management, tree selection, expert care, and professional harvesting in Guatemala.

Canopy Marketplace

Provides the digital platform for tree tracking, portfolio management, and marketplace trading.

Your Benefits

You get expert forest management plus cutting-edge technology for complete transparency and control.

Technology partnership

Sustainability & ecological impact

Your tree supports forest restoration, carbon sequestration, and sustainable forestry practices

Carbon sequestration

Your trees actively capture and store CO2 as they grow, contributing to climate change mitigation.

Forest restoration

Ownership supports reforestation, biodiversity conservation, and long-term forest ecosystem health.

Sustainable forestry

We practice responsible forest management that balances timber production with environmental protection.

Risks & limitations

Trees are living things and markets can change. We work to provide professional care, transparent updates, and clear expectations. Each tree includes warranty coverage - contact us for details.

Nature is variable

Weather, pests, and other natural events can affect growth.

Markets move

Timber prices and demand change over time; visuals are informational only.

Know before you buy

See the Azucenas White Paper for full disclosures or contact us for more details.

Forest location & visits

Your trees grow at Las Azucenas in Guatemala. Each tree is GPS-tagged and monitored on-site. Tours are available by appointment.

Real, tangible trees

Ownership is tied to individual trees in a specific location.

GPS & Documentation

Track your trees with mapping and documentation.

Visit the forest

Contact us to coordinate a tour and see your trees in person.

Forest location

What You Get

Everything included with your tree ownership

Tree Warranty

Each tree includes a base warranty covering healthy growth with replacement for biological factors. Exclusions apply.

Physical Asset Ownership

You own the physical tree, not company shares. Each tree is a tangible, growing asset in your portfolio.

Management Agreement

Expert care for your trees at Las Azucenas, managed by legendary forester Javier with decades of experience.

Canopy Marketplace Access

Full access to Canopy Marketplace for managing tree assets, including marketplace features for buying and selling trees.

OFP Data Verification

Third-party monitoring through OFP (Open Forest Protocol) that records forest health and growth on blockchain.

Owner Control & Visibility

View measurements and history, manage listings, and stay informed about your trees' progress.

Ready to Start Your Tree Ownership Journey?

Take the first step toward sustainable forest investment with our guided onboarding process.

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