Patrick Visser
Sales Director
Silva Tree Panama S.A
Blog Synopsis
Silva Tree Princess Project is a Paulownia Reforestation Project in Panama. We also have a REDD Project in Costa Rica
Other Posts by Patrick Visser
- Silva Tree Returns Paid Out
- Latest Panama Visit - Part 2
- Silva Tree in Panama for Xmas
- Silva Tree Biomass Project by Patrick Visser
- Silva Tree, Slander against Patrick Visser
- Silva Tree Princess Project Panama
- Carbon Credit Sales Boom
- Using Trustee for UK clients
- Silva Tree in Costa Rica - Carbon Offset Reforestation
Latest Panama visit - part 1
Monday, January 25, 2010
Rather than spending Xmas eve under the Xmas tree, myself and Keren Katz, founding Directors of Silva Tree Panama, spent it amongst the Paulownia trees in Panama.
Making the 2 1/2 hour drive from Panama City to the district of Chepo with Forestry Engineer Herminio Rodriguez, we inspected the plantation and existing facilities. It is currently dry season in Panama, and the view that greeted us, unhindered by heavy rain as experienced during our previous visits, was spectacular in the sunshine.
We were able to enter parts of the plantation that were previously uncomfortable to reach due to rain, and were surprised to discover some interesting features: The project site is adjacent to a small patch of natural primary rainforest which is protected by the governmental department of environment, ANAM. This little island of rainforest is home to Spider Monkeys, rare tree species, extremely rare spiders and birds.
We were told that the plantation staff are often greeted by the inquisitive and surprisingly tame Spider Monkeys who swing in the trees nearby.
"Having trees adjacent to this patch of forest is invaluable to these animals, it will allow them to escape their isolated area of forest for the first time in over 30 years" says Herminio who has known the land around Chepo all his life.
Onsite facilities have been under development for several months and it was gratifying to see them taking shape. Upon inspection, additional facilities were added to the development plan, some of which will accommodate visitors to the project site.
Keren and I were joined by the company's third director to meet with the project team leaders in Panama City, and decisions were made about future projects, community benefits and company expansion which will be shared with you in due course.
Look out for Part 2 of my Latest Panama Visit in the next few days!
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