Aquilaria and Agarwood - The market and opportunities

Aquilaria And Agarwood

The Aquilaria trees are large evergreens native to South East Asia. They grow in a wide range of soils and mature very quickly, producing flowers and seeds as early as 4 years old. If the trees are infected by either fungus or insect, the tree produces a fragrant resin known as Agarwood in order to protect and repair its self. In the wild, Agarwood can take up to 100 years to form inside the tree, using our patented inoculation process, we can produce Agarwood in the tree within 6 – 8 years.

Due to its precious value, the Aquilaria tree is registered as an endangered species by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). In respect of tree conservation, the concept of Aquilaria plantations was initially developed in Thailand, with inoculation techniques, capable of providing premium quality Agarwood comparable to the natural source.

Agarwood has a widespread and varied use going back thousands of years and was recorded in the New Testament. When distilled oil is produced which is used in perfumes and can be sold for up to $20,000 USD per kg, the oil in its purest form is known as Oud or Oudh.

Currently the demand for Agarwood and its products including Oud oil, far exceeds the available supply. Oud oil is used in some of the most expensive perfumes in the world, Lacoste, Tom Ford, Versace and Yves St Laurant. The wood its self also has many other uses such as medical, religious and is carved into many different items. Today Agarwood is recognised as the most precious wood in the world, an extremely high value with 1 kg being sold for as much as $5,000 USD.

Key highlights

The main highlights are the followings:

1. High Fixed Return
   
   Forestry Forward Purchase Plan products are a widely accepted asset class generating high percentage guaranteed return at over 12% a year. Forestry is generally protected from inflation, economic recession, the stock market fluctuations, and political instability.

2. Strategic Locations
   
   Plantations are located in non-flood areas in Trat province providing perfect growing conditions for Aquilaria and Agarwood inoculation. Asia Forestry Factory is located close to the raw material supply via our plantations, to minimize the logistical cost. The assets are protected with physical security as well as monitored by forestry teams acting as fire prevention wardens.
   
   If any of the trees die unexpectedly, reserve stock is waiting to replace your tree. This is an added area of protection to support your investment.

3. Professional Teams
   
   The plantations are well managed and monitored by professional forestry teams. With inoculation techniques, Asia Forestry is capable of providing premium quality Agarwood comparable to the natural source.

4.Environmentally Sound

You are part of the socially responsible investor who looking to reap the rewards of financial growth with environmental responsibility.

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