Filo del Tallo III

Location

The property is located in the province of Darién, which is the southeasternmost province of Panama, bordering Colombia. The property is located on the opposite side of the main road compared to Filo del Tallo I and II. The property is situated directly adjacent to the main road.

Address

Carretera Panamericana, kilometer marker Km. 283, Camino de Panamá Ciudad a Yaviza, Province of Darién, Republic of Panama.

Gross area: 59.94 hectares
GPS coordinates:
18P 188296 E – 924076 N
Elevation above sea level: 47 meters

Infrastructure

Access to the property is possible throughout the year.

Water and electricity

There is currently no electricity or water supply on the property. However, since the property is located directly along the main road, connection to both public electricity and water supply is possible.
A physical electricity connection point has already been established on the property, but it is not yet connected.

Documentation of the property's suitability for teak cultivation

  • The average temperature is 27°C, which is close to the optimum temperature of 25°C–28°C.
  • The annual rainfall is 2,500 mm, occurring during the period from April to December. The rainfall stops between January and March, when the dry season begins. This ensures that the teak trees experience a slower growth period and temporarily stop growing, resulting in improved wood quality.
  • The elevation above sea level is 47 meters, which ensures less variation between day and night temperatures.
    The soil is a nutrient-rich sandy loam soil with a pH between 6.5 and 6.7. It is porous, well-drained, and deep, ensuring a good supply of nutrients and water, resulting in strong root development.
  • The property’s terrain is highly suitable for teak cultivation. There are slopes between 5% and 20%, which ensure good drainage and prevent waterlogging, even during extreme rainfall events that occasionally occur in this region.
  • Wind conditions are limited to short-duration gusts associated with heavy rainfall. This can be challenging for teak trees during their second and third growing seasons due to rapid height growth and insufficient trunk strength at this stage.
  • The teak growing conditions at Filo del Tallo III are classified as a High-Class Site, meaning Quality 1. With optimal management and the use of appropriate genetics, the best possible growth of the teak trees can be achieved.
  • Growth measurements after the fourth growing season show that diameter and height are at or above the expected levels compared with international growth tables recognized for optimal teak locations.
  • We have an updated forest map with a description of the associated vegetation.
  • The operational plan has been prepared for the management of the plantation.
  • Annual increment measurements have been carried out since the second year after establishment, which facilitates the estimation of the standing timber volume.

Planted Area

  • The property was planted in 2018.
  • 2018: 26.94 hectares of teak planted with clones.
  • Naturally occurring native species: 2.40 hectares.
  • Conservation areas: Total 28.20 hectares.
    Development area: 2.30 hectares.