Mahogany and Rosewood

Our natural forest led us to enquire and research on local tree species in our area. We started with high value timber species since these were in more imminent danger of extinction due to illegal logging and over exploitation. We made our first trials with Genuine Mahogany, Swietenia Macrophylla; Cocobolo, Dalbergia Retusa; and Honduran Rosewood, Dalbergia Stevensonii. All these species were once abundant in the region but can hardly be found nowadays in the few natural forests left.

We have learned how to manage a Genuine Mahogany and Honduran Rosewood plantation and have had a great growth rate as a result. The trees have thrived in their natural habitat. Our forestry plantation won the “2019 Best Plantation Award” given by the Guatemala National Forestry Institute (INAB).