Forest Trees : Mahogany – Long Wait But Big Returns

Many people prefer to grow crops that will give them income as soon as possible. Just like growing finger pepper that will start bearing fruit in less than two months, or upland kangkong that is harvestable in less than a month. They have their own good reasons for choosing such crops.

However, there are also a few who don’t mind waiting for a long time before they can harvest the fruit of their labor. Just like Mario Sebastian, 59, who opted to grow mahogany trees in 1992 and has been pursuing that project on a fulltime basis since then.

Mario used to be a wholesale distributor of agricultural chemicals for a number of years in Urdaneta, Pangasinan. When the going got rough in the early 1990s, however, he decided to go into growing forest trees. He bought cheap scrubland that was virtually useless to the owners in Brgy. San Vicente, Umingan of the same province. He paid only P250,000 for the first 20 hectares. Succeeding purchases of 40 hectares were even cheaper (50 centavos per square meter).

In a way, Mario is also fortunate that his junior (nicknamed Eukel) is as passionately interested in forest trees as his father. He was still a teenager when the project started and was studying business management at the Ateneo. While at the Ateneo, he helped his father by collecting mahogany seeds from the Ateneo campus for seedling production. Mario said they had the permission from the Ateneo authorities to gather seeds at the Ateneo campus. After graduation, Eukel has been the constant partner of his father in managing the plantation registered as Marsse Tropical Timber Plantations.

Today, they are almost through planting the entire 60 hectares in San Vicente. At the last count they have already planted more than 116,000 trees, including a few thousand teak trees. They have about 12 hectares more to plant which will need more than 30,000 seedlings. Yes, planting continues to this day. The new strategy is to plant more teak trees because this is a special species with a high value. And after finishing planting the 60 hectares, they plan to buy some more land. One 14 hectare property is being offered at P400,000.Unlike the usual perception, forest trees are not just left to fend for themselves after planting the seedlings in the field. They have to be constantly cared for and managed. That is why father and son practically live on the tree plantation. They have built a towerlike circular building with five floors that serves as their residence, guesthouse and office. Their families (Eukel has his own) live in Quezon City, and they only go to the city once or twice a month to get their provisions. Members of Eukel’s family, on the other hand, spend their time at the plantation during school vacation.

From the time the plantation is established, the growing trees have to be continuously monitored. Weeds have to be suppressed. Fire has to be prevented, especially during the dry months. The plants also have to be fertilized, and watered if necessary. And most of all, during the rainy season when the young trees are robust, some of their leaves have to be removed so their crown will not bend and so they will grow straight.

Even when the trees are older and bigger, they are constantly pruned. Unnecessary branches are cut off before they become too big so that the timber will not develop undesirable knobs.

Eukel said they are encouraging the proliferation of termites in the plantation. They do that by piling up the tiny twigs in various locations to serve as feed for the termites. That accelerates the decomposition of the litter in the plantation and so they are turned into organic fertilizer faster.

They also make holes in the ground about a meter deep and two feet across. This will catch the rain instead of running off the plantation. The holes are also filled with fallen leaves which eventually turn into organic fertilizer after some time.

Mario has observed that since the place has become a forest, the water table has become just a few meters below the surface. In fact a spring has developed. Birds of all types now inhabit the place and the temperature has gone down to a very comfortable level even during summer.

The Sebastians have invested at least P40 million in their project, including a P32 million loan from Quedancor. They have not started harvesting their timber because they are not yet harvestable at this time. About ten years more, and they will be harvesting a lot of the big trees. By that time, they will have put up a sawmill right at the plantation so that hauling will not be a big problem.

Transporting the lumber instead of whole logs to distant markets will not be a problem. So far they have been enjoying some cash flow from the prunings of branches which they sell as fuel wood. A buyer gets everything at P17 a bundle which is resold to end users at P22 to P25 per bundle in Urdaneta City. In addition, one businessman from Urdaneta has paid in advance P500,000 for 48 trees that he will harvest five years from now. He will have the option to choose the biggest out of the 116,000 trees. He will use the lumber to build his dream house. A trader who has a quota to export to China has also indicated interest to buy the trees from Sebastian.

Meanwhile, Mario had asked the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in 2006 for an appraisal of the mahogany trees in his plantation. Would you believe, the estimated value was is P691,016,350.92? Yes, more than 691 million pesos!

Of course, 10 years from now, when most of the trees would have attained much bigger sizes, the value could even be more staggering. Oh yes, it takes a long wait for forest trees to mature but the rewards are unquestionably big.

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aitzaz Says:
November 13th, 2008 at 12:19 am

i had searched about the plantation of waterlogged sites, but i found this link,, and about Mahagony, i am not sure whether it can be planted in waterlogged areas…….

Arnold T. Eramiz Says:
January 8th, 2009 at 6:36 pm

Thank you for this article. This is very informative and inspiring. I just turned 40 years old and part of my “maturing” is to get myself involved in environment care activities with business component. I find the published article as my inspiration. I have about 6 hectares land that I can utilize to plant Philippine Mahogany Trees and Teak Trees as well. I know the 6 hectares is nothing compared to the huge farm of Mr. Sebastian. But I pray your Agency or office will be able to help me for supplies of seedlings.
Thank you. CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Sebastian and his family. I hope I will meet them someday.

daniel alexis say Says:
April 6th, 2009 at 9:26 am

hellO! im just 18 years old but my dad and i are planning to plant mahogany trees and i was inspired. i hope we could talk sometime just to get some good advice because my father told me that im the one who will manage. thank you! this article is very useful!

Jam Samonte Says:
April 11th, 2009 at 1:09 am

Congrats po Mr. Sebastian! You are truly a Mahogany magnate.. Very inspiring. I wish I could “gayahize” your style in a few hectares and involve my small kids now age 10, 7 and 3. I’m 39 yrs old now and if I start planting some Mahoganies now we’d be a fraction of Mr. Sebastian’s produce 20 years fm now. Slowly but surely he, he. Salamat sa insights ng mahogany sir1

Abdul Jaleel Says:
May 7th, 2009 at 12:58 am

Hi,

Its interesting,

I am from India (Kerala), would like to plant a few area (2 to 4 Acres, But I dont have a clear chart or plan how it will start, any one help ?

reply appreciated

have a great future…

bola Says:
July 21st, 2009 at 12:15 am

hi, this is very encouraging. how can I get mahogany seeds to buy? I wish to plant as well.

morris mandima Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 2:22 pm

i have 2 hectares which i want to plant with mahogany trewes in zimbabwe. can anone advise how i can go about this project?

val Says:
October 9th, 2009 at 6:55 pm

my nephew asks me to sell their 13 year old 10 hectars mahogany in pampangga, could you please help me to find some buyer/s thanks.

Rocelyn H. Sebastian Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 9:07 am

We are pleasantly surprised and grateful for re posting the PANORAMA article featuring my father-in-law and my husband.

Thank you everyone for the wonderful and encouraging comments.

You can view the article complete with photos at our company website http://www.marsseplantations.com. More information and articles can also be found there.

We also have a video available at YOUTube. Just search for MARSSE Plantations.

Again thank you very much. We hope to have inspired more people to plant trees for the future of our children.

michael cipriani Says:
December 22nd, 2009 at 10:54 am

Dear Sir,
Please could i get a e-mail address for Mr Sebastian as i have been growing Mahogany for the past 5 years and am plagued by the hipsilla moth(not sure of spelling) and would love to find out what he did to solve this problem.I am from Trinidad and Tobago in the West Indies and my name is Michael Cipriani.

aya villamonte Says:
January 24th, 2010 at 9:21 pm

hi,

hope you can teach me how to plant a mohogany…

thanks

richard umali Says:
January 25th, 2010 at 12:58 am

I have encountered this article first in Panorama the magazine of Manila Bulletin. I am happy to review this at this website. However I want to get in touch with Mr. Mario Sebastian so I can learn a lot from his experience and help me get started with this inspiring project. In case anyone knows his email address or contact numbers please email me at humblerich08@yahoo.com. Thank you and any help from others who engages in this business is surely welcome.

Richard A. Umali, Quezon City Philippines

Rocelyn H. Sebastian Says:
January 27th, 2010 at 10:27 pm

For people requesting contact with Mario S. Sebastian, kindly visit our website at http://www.marsseplantations.com. Our contact details are posted there.
Thank you.

michael cipriani Says:
January 28th, 2010 at 5:53 am

I have been planting mahogany now for 8 years at between 8 to 10 feet apart.The big problem is the moth that lays its eggs on the top of the new shoot and then its larva eat the shoot,this causes multiple new shoots which causes the tree to grow poorly.Anybody can help with this problem ?

michelle Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 2:13 am

hi michael cipriani,
with regards to your problem about the moth eating the shoot of the mahogany, you can just remove it by cutting the entire shoot off the tree. you can use a cutter or cut it by your hands. make sure that when you cut if off, you took off the entire part with a hole (this is where the larva stays). there are pesticides that are available in the market to deal with them, but i strongly suggest to do the manual cutting as it is safe for your health and the environment. do check all your mahogany trees and if you can see red granules on top of its shoot, then you can be sure that a larva is in there destroying your mahogay. the red granules are not actually eggs, they are the grinded shoots done by the larva. i have personally done this manual cutting myself on my own small mahogany trees plantation. i learned this from my uncle who was a city agriculturist. and dont worry about the unwanted knobs that may result from cutting the shoots, they will not appear as long as you have done the cutting properly. i hope i was able to help you.

Elvie Panganiban Says:
January 29th, 2010 at 10:41 pm

thank you Mr. Sebastian for your humongous contribution in inspiring tree growers and environment conscious people. I’m a single mother and on my own planted a few hundreds of mahogany trees as my legacy to my son in the future. More blessings to you and your family sir

lulutila mwambipile Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 1:02 am

this is very inspiracial, i appreciate mr Mario’s passion for the project. i would like to grow some mahogany tree but i don,t have the lay out plan, would you please send me some information on how to grow them, and what type of envirroment is favourable for them to grow

Kannan Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 2:04 am

Very inspiring article as I am in the process of planting the same. Would be greatful if anyone can share more infor on the same.

Andre Says:
April 3rd, 2010 at 7:10 am

This is really an inspiring story,Mr is not just a wise businessman but an environmentalist as well.Is it allowed by DENR to cut trees if its in our ownership.

oliver mangunay Says:
April 26th, 2010 at 1:05 am

im very intrested bout this mahogany business,pero d ko po alam ang mga tamang procedure ng pagtatanim,does it require big supply of water?someone told me na nakakatuyo raw ito ng underground water supply? i just want to get the real score.im an OFW hir in dubai,pwede ko po ba kayu bisitahin pag nagbakasyun po ako dis year? more power po!

loyd Says:
May 26th, 2010 at 6:13 pm

very inspiring… this is applicable to those OFW sacrificing themselves away from loveones…
ika nga “A fallback when get back home” di mo namnalayan after 5years to ten years may naghihintay na magandang kapalaran..
In 2 hectares 3,000 seedlings is possible?? what is the lot area per seed? 1mx1m is applicable
Please advise..

tnx

Mario B. Sebastian,Jr. Says:
June 20th, 2010 at 10:02 am

Thank you for all the inspiring comments. We do have services which can help fellow tree farmers. In the future, when your trees are mature, we can harvest, process and sell your timber for you. For more information just get in touch with us. see our website http://www.marsseplantations.com all our contact details are there. We even have schemes for those who would like to own trees as investment with returns in 5 years up. Thanks again!

Pamela Says:
July 14th, 2010 at 10:08 am

Good Day,

I was reading your article and was searching for information on what type of soil and what zone is good for growing Mahogany trees. I had taken an interest about a year ago. I read where you said termites envade a pile you purposely set up for them, yet I am confused because from my understanding I read where Mahogany Tree Wood is a natural pesticide, also for termites. All the Mahogany tree species are said to be a natural pesticide as is cedar.

Prima Uy Says:
July 17th, 2010 at 7:21 pm

Hello Mr. Sebastian. Congratulations. I am Prima Uy from San Mateo, Isabela. It inspired us para magtanim ng 1000 Mahogany trees as a start. Hope to meet you someday. Thank you.

Clavel Tuason Says:
July 21st, 2010 at 6:37 am

Hello I was so inspired about Mr. Sebastian’s story. I’m 36 yrs. old, and my husband 40, we have started planting Mahogany trees last January of this year. So far we have 2000 small ones now growing. The story gives me and my husband a grand inspiration to continue planting Mahogany. We are planning to plant more in our 2.5 hectares land here in Zambales. We may purchase another farm next to ours to continue with planting. Caring for the growing ones required more effort especially last Summer because we have to water it at least every other day. But the process is very enjoyable since I love plants in the first place anyways. So it becomes a hobby more than just a business. I guess you really have to love and enjoy what you do. Thank you Mr. Sebastian for sharing your story with everyone. More power to you and to your family.

Cecilia Concepcion Says:
July 21st, 2010 at 8:14 am

May I Know where I can buy mahogany seeds? Probably it is much cheaper to buy seeds rather than seedlings for planting materials especially when I have to plant more than a thousand trees. Thank you.

Dang Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 1:01 am

Congratulations… I am very proud that I am a pangasinanse like you. Patience is the first thing
that came in my mind, knowing that you have to wait for 20 years but after a long, long wait ….whew!!
super rich!!!Im also planting mahogany trees I’m just only starting, hoping that I will have a patience
like you…

Carlitos Abello Says:
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:19 am

I would like to offer you the opportunity to harvest and process our trees in Aurora province. We planted about 10,000 mahogany trees back in 1993 and now these, as well as some old growth trees, are ready for harvest. Our company does not have the time, the ready funds or the expertise to harvest. As compensation for managing the harvesting, processing and sale of our trees, you will receive a mutually agreed percentage of the proceeds.

You may contact me at 4941970, 09209066131 or jucariab@yahoo.com. I hope to hear from you soon.

Susana Says:
September 19th, 2010 at 11:02 am

Just happened to read your story. Like you i have an interest in mahogany tree and in 1999 i have planted about 8,000 mahogany in a 3.3 hectares land. The land was not fertile as some areas were of agricultural lime soil and only about 2/3 of the entire land was planted because some time it had been an agricultural lime quarry. The trees managed to grow although some areas are only about 1 meter deep top soil and the rest is agricultural lime. Nevertheless the trees seem to grow quite well. We planted the trees leaving only a meter gap; the reason why it was done to keep the trees standing up when typhoons and strong winds came. I am not an agricultural expert and i do not know whether what i have done was right; now i thnk it is about time to remove some in order to leave 2 meters gap in order for the trees to grow bigger in diameter but i am not too sure if this is the right way to go forward. The trees are now standing tall; some have reached the height of approx 10 meters. Just as a matter of add’l info. it’s easy to collect and plant mahogany seeds. A lot of people have tried using the seeds as a medicine for diahrea and all other stomach troubles. [The fruit of the mahogany tree is brown and slightly bigger than a chicken egg and once its ready it falls from the tree. Within it you will find a lot of seeds; you might not think that they are not seeds but yet they are. Some people use the covering of the seeds as firewoods and they said it's very good. My little mahogany plantation is located in a small barangay within the city of Sagay, Neg. Occ. Phils.]

Susana Says:
September 19th, 2010 at 11:05 am

Like the others i am also interested in planting teak trees. Where can i get them? Can i buy seeds from you? this is my contact cel no. in the Phils. 09292056497

Letty Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 1:03 am

Does anyone know of an effective pesticide that can be used against the mahogany stem borer?

Raymund Gallardo Says:
October 27th, 2010 at 8:15 pm

What is the standard distance for planting mahogany trees? Some say the trees should be planted 2 or 3 meters apart.

A Munim Says:
November 23rd, 2010 at 4:22 pm

hi it is very interesting, please some one contact me

Eric Baradi Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 3:24 am

I have planted at least 2,000 Mahogany.What are the procedures / requirements to be submitted to DENR in order to have an authorization papers to be used in harvesting the trees in the future .

janeth Says:
January 31st, 2011 at 6:48 pm

congratulations Mr. Sebastian. I was inspired reading your article and that encourage me to plant mahogany in my place.. how i wish i can meet you sometime, can you advise and me more strategies to handle and to start planting mahogany trees… my sister has more or less 2 has reserved lot. I prepare that instead of planting coconut trees it is more better.

i look forward also where to get more seeds/trees for this in a lower amount.

thank you and God bless

janeth

Genaro Says:
February 4th, 2011 at 9:41 am

gusto ko rin mag start ng ganitong biz. please mail me jsaludo@hotmail.com

Jose Acuna Says:
March 5th, 2011 at 5:34 am

Hi Mr. Baradi, I have the same question as yours,did anybody answered your question yet?. I also planted more or less 4,000 Mahogany trees in my property now about 4 years old and I am hoping to plant about 1,000 more this year. Just like you, I would like to know what kind of papers/documents we need to prepare so DENR would allow us to harvest these trees in the future. Anybody who has knowledge regarding this matter? Please send me email at : carluck88@yahoo.com

Jose Acuna Says:
March 5th, 2011 at 6:47 pm

Hi All..Just like Mr. Eric Baradi, I would like to find out what are the documents/papers we need to submit to DENR so we can legally harvest our mahogany plants.I have at least 4,000 mahogany trees in my property that are now 5 years old and hoping to plant 1,000 more this year. Anybody can give us suggestion/link of website where to find these information? My email: carluck88@yahoo.com Thanks.

Rocelyn H. Sebastian Says:
March 9th, 2011 at 6:59 am

@ERIC BARANDI & JOSE ACUNA: Kindly visit your local CENRO (Community Environment & Natural Resources Office) Officer for the requirements. It is best they are aware of how many trees you have so their database of trees and growers are continually updated. Regards.

John Ramones Says:
March 27th, 2011 at 10:41 pm

The story is very inspiring specially to someone like me who also has a mahogany and mango farm. currently we have over 16,000 mahogany trees which were recently validated by the cenro in our area here in Bataan. We are planning to sell up to 5000 of our 8 yr old mahogany trees to investor. The cenro said the value of the 8 year old tree can fetch up to P2000 each. But I will settle for P1000 per tree. Please feel free to get in touch with me at cheersaed@aol.com if interested.

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Fred Odida Says:
April 12th, 2011 at 3:42 am

Hi all thanks for your inspiration i also intend to plant some trees and still researching on spacing etc , intend to plant on 2 ha plot here in Uganda and was considering the plantation spieces ,any one heard of Bathydavia trees (not sure of the spelling.

macking86 Says:
April 13th, 2011 at 2:02 am

Thanks for this inspiring article..wow..awesome..just want to ask help..if you have sites to recommend on how to properly plant mahogany tree and on how to properly maintain..thanks..God bless us all!

GILBERT Says:
April 13th, 2011 at 7:16 am

Hi. Thank you very much for this article. It inspires me too much to pursue my dream about owning a mahogany plantation. In fact, I have been doing this for several years now. I read enthusiastically this article and I got additional ideas on how to manage more my mahogany plantation. I can’t repay the author about the information I gathered. God bless to all!!!

RDZ... Says:
April 16th, 2011 at 5:29 am

Hello everyone to those who are avid reader of this very inspiring article that will enhance and contribute individual success on each endeavor. To live long without anything to wait, is like a dust in the wind. I believe planting mahogany tress is a long journey to wait for the planters season to harvest. But when harvest season comes, i am so sure there’s a need more harvesters and laborers to do so. I Change my dimension in life after all the years being OFW. It was my peers on my line of profession who really give me some ideas about planting trees. Although it was on my mine long time ago to cater on farming and planting timber trees. I have 5 hectares of land and other parcel of lots in my province that i need to convert in planting trees. I am hoping after 15 to 20 years before my retirement time and my sunset years to come that i can harvest the fruit of my labor. Thanks to those concern who posted this article. Perhaps one day, personally I can visit your plantation just to learn more and follow your secret of success. Just keep you in touch and keep going posted the newly update from your plantation. Take care always

GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS and to your family as well.

Dong Ignacio Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 6:03 am

I was reading Mr.Ramones’s response and was surprise at what the CENRO officer quoted as to the price of an 8 yr old tree. When I went to a seminar 10 years ago at AANI I was informed that the price of a mahogany tree could fetch up to Php1000/yr, so if you compute it at 8 years it suppose to cost around Php 8000/tree a far cry from the Php 2000 that they mentioned. I don’t want to conclude or make assumptions but could the CENRO officer be in cohoot’s with the buyer? Specially since the plantation is not been registered, but once registered I believe the price of your trees will dramatically shoot up. Let me make some assumptions here, suppose the trees are sold for Php4000* 5000 trees= Php 20,000,000. Let me make another assumption. At Php 4,000/tr/8yrs= Php500/yr/12 months= Php41.666/tree/mo,if you sell your trees at Php 2000 it will only be for Php 20.833/tr/mo. If you believe that it’s worth the 8 yrs wait???
Once you registered it at CENRO you can apply at DTI for a business permit and get a loan easily and use the loan to further develop your farm and get a better return on your investment in about 4-5 yrs. Prices of mahogany are going up nowadays specially with Presidential Decree 23 or 28?? or the ban on logging that Pres.Aquino recently declared please be reminded it’s not a total log ban, the ban is only for gov’t land or gov’t funded tree plantations, private farms are not included specially if registered at CENRO.
I also invested in mahogany farming in 1997 at Candelaria Quezon it’s a 10 hectare land and I planted 7,200 trees in 1.5 hectare part of the land. I know it seems like the spacing is to close but our land is hilly (boondock) and at the time I decided to plant the trees at 1.7×1.7 meters apart,as of today they are around 15-18 ft tall and because of their proximity to each other,branches did not sprout that much, during my last survey 2/3 of the trees are 23-26 cm in diameter. The 1/3 I intend to cutout in the next 5-7 yrs (100-125/ yr)so as to give room for other trees to grow.
My neighbor planted 20,000 trees in 1998 at 1m x 1m but the trees did not grow as well, as of now the diameter of the trees are around 10-12 cm per tree. I suggest not less than 1.9m x 1.9 per tree if some of you intend to plant new trees.
As of now I started a charcoal business, per tree we could extract 4-5 sacks from the trimmings, sold at Php 140-150/sack, the good lumber that we get out of the trees, we sell for Php28-32 per boardfoot. To compute for boardfoot go to http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/calculators/calc.pl%3Fcalculato... At 15 ft by 23 diameter, the total boardfoot is 360(international)Php 28*360 bdft= 9464+560(sales from charcoal)=Php10,024/tree. Good luck to everyone…

Rocelyn H. Sebastian Says:
May 1st, 2011 at 7:30 pm

For those interested in contacting Mario Sebastian and his son, Mario Jr. we are pleased to announce our new website http://www.marssetropicaltimber.com and new email info@marssetropicaltimber.com

Our old website will redirect you to our new URL. Marsse Tropical Timber is also now on Facebook. Visit https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/MarsseTropicalTimber

Thank you very much for your comments and support.

Sincerely,
Rocelyn H. Sebastian
Administration
Marsse Tropical Timber Plantations, Inc.

Rocelyn H. Sebastian Says:
May 1st, 2011 at 7:33 pm

Our old website will redirect you to our new URL. Marsse Tropical Timber is also now on Facebook. Visit https://www.facebook.com/MarsseTropicalTimber

Benny S. Navalta Says:
May 8th, 2011 at 1:31 am

To all who share,

It’s good to learn that more and more people are interested in tree planting.
I did it for fun when i just completed my high school studies, and it’s pay back time.
It’s a wise investment as it only requires barely a day per year per tree until harvest time.

Good LUCK and happy dreaming.
Benny Saldivar NAVALTA
La Union, Philippines

sammy Says:
June 13th, 2011 at 5:47 am

very inspiring and it makes me interested to plant mahogany trees to my 58hectars land,now i used my land as carabao farm but when read this very inspiring and profitable business,i am willing change my business.more power and God Bless.

BHAVESH Says:
July 1st, 2011 at 8:52 am

please provide me A to Z info on mahagoni tree plantation in india. Also advantages and disadvantages both known will be fine./

Donald Jere Says:
July 29th, 2011 at 2:06 am

As an ethusiast of tree planting,i strongly beleive in reafforestration.Let us join hands to renew our world.

Arnel Says:
August 13th, 2011 at 12:17 pm

Hi to every reader of this article, congratulation to mr. sebastian and son, pls. give me knowledge on how to grow up a mahogany trees, I have an smsll land to start this planting but I need an advise from you and your son, Thank you very much and more power to you..

jovic adnarim Says:
August 26th, 2011 at 2:29 am

kung kau po in need ng seedlings ng mahogany, nara, at iba pang forest trees paki tawagan lang po ako sa no. na ito 09065718143 or 6956177 marami po akong stock na pananim ipinagbibili ko po sa murang halaga lng…..maraming salamat po MABUHAY KAU

omar bucay burong Says:
August 26th, 2011 at 12:38 pm

thank you for this article. a very inspiring, can you give as knowledge where i could buy a seed or seedling.

omar bucay burong Says:
August 26th, 2011 at 12:47 pm

where i could buy in phil.

jovic adnarim Says:
August 31st, 2011 at 11:14 pm

yo mr omar bucay burong sir just call me or call at this number 09065718143 i have 50000 thousand seedlings available now at cheaper price of 12 pesos each plantable size thanks

MARSSE Tropical Timber Says:
September 1st, 2011 at 10:32 am

Find the latest article about MARSSE Tropical Timber Plantations
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You can reach MARSSE Tropical Timber Plantations at info@marssetropicaltimber.com

Muhammed Shameem Says:
October 7th, 2011 at 11:31 am

Dear Sir,

I am residing in Kerala-INDIA at Kozhikode district

i would like to plant 100 nos of Mahagony trees by next june 2012.

1. From where i can get Mahogony tree plants?
2. How much i want to pay for plants . each plant how much Rs will be?
3. can you deliver 100 nos of tree plant to my home at Kozhikode district.

Expecting your reply soon

Muhammed shameem
Dubai
0097150-3919670 (mobile)

ketan Says:
October 17th, 2011 at 12:32 am

hi i m a very simple man in india in gujjart village please sum information of mahagoni tree sent my mail ketankampri2011@yahoo.in

ketan patel Says:
November 1st, 2011 at 5:25 am

hi
plz. give me some information of mahagony tree. like its maturity,selling price,selling place,etc.

i will wait for your replay
thanx.

cromel b. acura Says:
November 5th, 2011 at 11:14 am

Hi, I am interested in planting the Mahogany Tree’s. I have around 6 hectares of land uphill of Botolan Zambales. How much Mahogany Tree’s can I plant? How many years will it take for me to put them in the Market? or cut off? What month should i plant them? Also, Where can i get the seedlings?Thanks

AMANDO T. ALVIS Says:
November 11th, 2011 at 8:04 pm

I have 10 hectare mahogany plantation in Sta. Maria Laguna about 90 KM from Quezon City located along barangay cemented road. I had planted about 10 to 12 years ago so close to each other and now I want to cut about 1/3 (around 7,000 trees to be cut) of all the plants to give enough space to the remaining trees. What good project can I use those tees to be cut. Could it be made into mouldings and picture frames or any other woodworks items.
My plantaion is in the Youtube. To view it, search for Ikaw Pa Rin
by Aicelle Santos. It was used as background without my knowledge or permission.

Global Says:
November 22nd, 2011 at 9:08 pm

I’m interested with the trees you are going to cut maybe you can give me a good price.
I just watch the videos & trees around 2-4 inches only.
I hope this are registered & as well as the land.

email: glowar@ymail.com

bert calip Says:
November 22nd, 2011 at 11:32 pm

gud day!sir iwould like to ask if u were buying also dis mahogany trees coz we are looking for a buyer of 2,000 to 2,400 mahogany trees hir in bataan for about 15 to 20yrs.old.
how much isthe value of per tree we are hoping dat you maybe can help us.
thank you andgod bless!!!!!

Ana Says:
December 14th, 2011 at 10:34 pm

Weeds are starting to grow around our newly planted mahogany trees (no more than 12 inches tall). Is there a spray that I could use to de-weed them?

Rigel Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 9:30 pm

Hi Mang Sebastian, puedi pong paki quote ng Mahogany trees nyo? Yung Father in law ko gustong mag invest …email po sa glowar@ymail.com

@bert calip, hi there po, baka gusto niyong ibenta natin yang puno nyo? Naka register puba sa DENR?

wansoraya Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 11:36 pm

Bless everyone for being part of the ‘saving the environment’group.
Please don’t cut the mahogany trees. Collect the fruits, peel, then eat the white seeds or sell(In Malaysia,it’s very costly: 40 pieces brown seeds costs US$3.30). They are great for health. In Malay,it’s called ‘Tunjuk langit’.For generations we have consumed the seed to maintain good health. High blood pressure, diabetes, improves immune system etc. (check out-health benefits from internet).
Lots of money to be made while waiting for the tree to mature.
Congratulations for doing what I wanted to do 50 years ago.
No regrets, but thrilled that I was not wrong in seeing ‘the future of this tree’.
salam.

Giselle Lopena Says:
January 14th, 2012 at 1:23 am

Hi Mr. Sebastian me and my family are planning to plant mahogany trees in our land in Quezon province,can you give us some information on how to plant it and how to make it grow bigger.I hope you’ll give us some advice.Thank You so much,more power to you and to your family..

Connie Says:
January 21st, 2012 at 9:57 pm

Does anyone here knows of a buyer of Mahogany trees? We have a 10 year old trees ready to be sold.

keenan Says:
February 5th, 2012 at 3:33 am

im 24 years old im interested about planting tree especially mahogany..i hope we can build friendship on this site..in order for us to be be more inspired in taking good care of our mother earth…

MARSSE Tropical Timber Says:
March 2nd, 2012 at 10:00 am

Greetings!

We are happy to announce that we have several available slots in our March calendar for seminar appointments.

We can accommodate 6 persons per day for March 10 Saturday, March 11 Sunday, March 24 Saturday and March 25 Sunday.

Kindly email at rocelyn.sebastian@marssetropicaltimber.com.

For full details about the seminar please visit our website at http://marssetropicaltimber.com/timber- … onsulting/

Or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set … amp;type=1

Thank you very much.

Kazi Shaheen Hassan Says:
March 16th, 2012 at 8:38 pm

We are interested to supply Mahogany seeds from Bangladesh. If any Company or Business man can communicate with us. Our details are as follows
Kazi Shaheen Hassan
ASM Trading Organization
House#13-14, Road#2-C
Hyperion Garden-3, Flat-303
Pallabi, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216.
Phone : 880-2-8001285
Cell : 880-1714001080
E-mail : shaheenh70@gmail.com
Thanking you.
Kazi Shaheen Hassan

edsel Says:
March 18th, 2012 at 6:28 am

sir if i harvest the mahogany 15 pcs only at my lot do i need a permit in cutting that trees and if yes what are the requirements

MARSSE Tropical Timber Says:
March 18th, 2012 at 9:04 am

@edsel: Your trees should be registered with the DENR to be able to harvest them legally. Please visit your nearest CENRO Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer for the requirements.

MARSSE Tropical Timber Says:
March 18th, 2012 at 9:08 am

We are happy to announce that we have several available slots in our April calendar for seminar appointments.

We can accommodate 6 persons per day for March 31 Saturday, April 1 Sunday, April 14 Saturday, April 21 Saturday, April 22 Sunday, April 28 Saturday and April 29, Sunday.

MARSSE Tropical Timber Says:
March 18th, 2012 at 9:41 am

For those interested in marketing their trees, Mahogany or other species, please send us an email at info@marssetropicaltimber.com. Kindly indicate the following details (1)tree species (2)age of trees (3)average width or diameter of trees cm/inches (4)number of trees planning to sell (5)plantation location (6)contact name and mobile number. Thank you.

ria almanzor Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:05 pm

do you have a number where i can get in touch with you?pls text me-my cell no is 09295983731

Michael Wentzel Says:
May 2nd, 2012 at 5:16 pm

I have prospective buyer for Real Mahogany (not Philippine Mahogany) looking for a long-term supply.

Important question from the prospective buyer

1. Diameter of the trees
2. The grade of the timber
3. Height or length of the logs
4. Amount of wood in cubic metres

How much of each can be produced in total and monthly
Amount of each that can be shipped weekly or monthly and in what form

Is it going to be pre-cut logs of 4” by 4” by 12’ (important)
Or
just tree cut logs not modified at all

What is the price per cubic meter to the nearest international port

Terms and conditions for the trade

Please email:

SDC_Wentzel@gmx.net

+639266546631

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