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Deal #3404 Version #60663
Ghana
Created at
2013-03-21
Last update
2019-01-31
Last full update
2024-06-18
Land area
Intended size
10 000 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
- [2009] 5000.0 ha
- [current] 10000.0 ha
Size in operation (production)
- [2011, current] 250.0 ha
Comment on land area
The land areas not planted by the Company currently hold a canopy cover of less than 5% and show a dominance of secondary growth species such as elephant grass, characteristic of the transition zone, and is ideally suitable for growing both indigenous and commercial timber species.
Intention of investment
Intention of investment
- [current] Timber plantation for wood and fiber
Comment on intention of investment
The Company mixes commercial plantation forestry with protection and regeneration of indigenous tree species and the promotion of bio-diversity and environmentally sustainable land-use management.
Nature of the deal
Nature of the deal
Lease
Negotiation status
Negotiation status
- [2009, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
Increase in land area since 2009.
Implementation status
Implementation status
- [2010] Startup phase (no production)
- [2011, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
First trees planted in 2010
Contract farming
Contract farming
No