DISCLAIMER The provided information is based on site visits, interviews and various documents gathered by Maurits de Visser. All information has been vetted and analysed, and utmost care has been taken in the drafting of this document. However, Maurits de Visser disclaims all liability for any inaccuracies and any use or interpretation of information contained in this document. Maurits de Visser Geverikerstraat RR Beek (L) The Netherlands ReForesTree, Peru Sustainable forest development Description: Project: Investment opportunity, October 2005 This document is written with the aim to inform potential investors on the investment opportunity in ReForesTree. The initial capital raise is EUR 200,000 to finance the installation of the plantation and the working capital. 1) Potential attractive returns to investors 2) Predictable tree growth 3) Taxation benefits for investors 4) Government support (taxation benefits) for plantation timber 5) Environmentally sustainable 6) Favorable demand/supply outlook Invest in hardwood plantations: ReForesTree is a reforestation initiative which owns 80 ha property in the district Codo de Pozuzo in the region Puerto Inca in the department Huanuco in the middle part of Peru. The land was strategically purchased in an area with high potential, as the area will accessible by road within 5 years. Codo de Pozuzo will be one of the forest areas nearest to Lima when the road is constructed. The project is a plantation of 30 ha on the property, which uniquely produces several distinct forestry products: Pink Cedar, Eucalyptus, Teak, Chinaberry, Shaina, Capirona, Mahoni, Australian Teak and white Teak. This is a mix of high value hardwood timber and fast growing species. The trees will be harvested at age 12 and at age 20.The property is located in a proven forestry region and is managed for the purpose of operating a forestry business. The soils are well suited for forestry and the business involves: 1. Establishing plantations 2. Pruning and spacing 3. Non-commercial thinning 4. Firebreak maintenance 5. Weed control 6. Harvesting and marketing the wood According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) the demand for hardwood will steadily increase in the next decennia. Thanks to nature, Peru can be considered as a country with great possibilities for the development of forestry. Peru possesses 71.8 million hectares (Ha). of natural forest. This means it has the second largest area of natural forests in South America and places it ninth in the world. ReForesTree The establishment of one hectare costs EUR 7.000, =. After 20 years the revenues are preliminary estimated at EUR ,=. This corresponds with a return of 8.3%/year. Revenues: Market: Information: More information is available: To receive Information memorandum and business plan write to Peru's forests make a contribution to GDP of US$ 4/Ha, whilst the world average is US$ 64/Ha. Exports contribute US$ 1.1/Ha when the world average is US$ 20/Ha. The exports of timber products have risen from $ 55 Mio. to $ 135 Mio. from 1998 to 2002.