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Teak grows in a very narrow latitude band around the world, within 10 to 15 degrees of the Equator. Although it originates in Asia, Teak grows well in the Tropical Zone of Southern Belize (Toledo District). 
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 August 2006 )
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Punta Gorda - Toledo District |
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The Toledo District was extensively logged during the last century for the famous "Honduras mahogany". Panacea Growth Limited was the first company to introduce Teak Hardwood in southern Belize, in the 1997 - 2000 period, on a significant scale. It had also established key links between its Plantation Management and the Scientific Staff of a University Forestry Department - the University of Göttingen in Germany. In 2006 Belize Teak International acquired the assets of Panacea Growth Limited. BTI is also negotiating with the Land Department of the Toledo District a lease or a purchase of adjacent 500 acres of land, to expand the plantation. Belize Teak International, a leader in traditional and innovative Tropical Forestry Management, is offering opportunities to plant your own tree lots. With a five year management agreement included in the initial cost of the trees, the company will prepare, plant, maintain and cultivate your trees for the purpose of harvesting Teak logs you can sell in the World Market. BTI strategy to maximize operating return is reflected in: - the choice of the site for the Plantation (one mile from the main North-South Highway)
- the selection of the seed, from which the trees are grown in the on-site nursery
- the preparation of the Plantation Site and its soil
- sapling transplantation and cultivation
- staff training and Plantation Management
- no duty or export taxes on exported logs
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 December 2007 )
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