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Heavy rains fall on the Princess Project
The newly planted areas are lush and green
New areas are cleared for planting some more
Boxes of seedlings being transported from the airport
The seedlings look healthy on arrival
Seedlings are taken to the Princess Project for acclimatisation and planting
The old sleeping quarters
The new sleeping quarters
They are complete apart from being painted
Interior doorways are built
Walls and hallways are constructed
View from behind the laboratory
Fertilisation levels are monitored by a team of specialists
A forestry expert from Fertitec inspects the Paulownia's leaves
The ultimate fertisiler dosis is agreed
A newly planted area within the Princess Project
A recently planted mature seedling
Young seedlings acclimatise
The laboratory exterior is nearly complete
Interior construction is well under way
The laboratoty should be fully functional by August 2010
Although the major rains have not yet started, the first seedlings of the season are being planted.
Silva Tree have set up an irrigation system which can service the seedlings until the rain arrives.
Approximately 40 hectares are being planted at this time.
An experiment was made to see how much a Paulownia seedling would grow in 2 days without water..
This was the seedling at its original size (notice smallest, central leaves)
And this was just 2 days later. It would appear they grow tremendously, even in dry conditions.
Having completed the foundations, the main steel structure of the lab is assembled.
A crane is used to lift the heavy roof pieeces.
The external walls are then erected.
The seedlings have been planted between 1 week and 3 months ago
This is a medium-sized seedling
This one is three months old
Lee peering through the kitchen window
With Eco Management CEO Herminio Rodriguez
It's all very exhausting...
A small pump is used to test the water quality of this recently dug well
Most of the water is held in enormous tanks (under constrction here) and used for irrigation
Some of the water is directed to a smaller tank for human consumption
Head Engineers and Silva Tree Directors look over the micro-propagation laboratory plans
Small changes were made to the internal structures of the laboratory
A temporary structure serves as an office during construction.
Silva Tree Director Patricius Visser holding a 5 year old Paulwonia tree
The tree has grown to this size in the cooler climate of Georgia, USA.
Growth rings show the tree's age to be just 5 years old
Silva Tree visited a Paulownia plantation featuring trees grown specifically for biomass production
When the trees regenerate after the first harvest, all the shoots are allowed to grow
The wood is processed into biomass which is used as a renewable fuel
Silva Tree directors chatting to the chef
The kitchen exterior
The kitchen serves hot meals to workers who live onsite.
Healthy leaf growth and straight stalks show Paulownia trees are developing well
The tallest of the trees have reached a height of 90cms
The Panamanian dry season is a period of slow growth for young saplings but they are growing regardless.
Workers prepare equipment on the plantation
Water tanks are used to irrigate new seedlings
The latest Silva Tree pickup truck is used for the watering process.
The new micro-propagation laboratory location is next to the Princess Project plantation
The site has been levelled for construction
A large laboratory, dining room and housing for staff are to be built.
Internal roads providing access to different parts of the Princess Project have been constructed
This is a practical requirement due to the large project area.
It is also a requirement of the Panamanian environmental regulations.
Opening boxes containing tens of thousand of Paulownia seedlings
Counting the young trees and checking their health after transit
Unloading the vans carrying the seedlings from the airport
At the Princess Project with Forestry Engineer Herminio
Photographing the young Paulownia trees
With the field workers
Trees when planted in October 2009
Trees in November 2009
Trees in December 2009
Christmas eve in Panama city: Silva Tree Directors on the left, Eduardo Reyes in the centre and Eco Management team on the right.
Meeting with senior authorities in early January.
From left: Director of Eco Management, Directors of Silva Tree, Police Commissioner, Minister of Public Works, Head of Judicial Investigation Department (Public Ministry), Mayor of Chepo District.
Silva Tree Director Patrick Visser with Eco Management Director Herminio Rodriguez
Silva Tree Directors at project site
View of entire Princess Project area
Spider monkeys live in an isolated forest patch next door to Princess Project site
By reforesting neighbouring areas, we create biological corridors for animals like these.
A rare species of spider, found in abundance on the Princess Project site.
All the children waiting expectantly for their Xmas gifts
Presents were given to all the children
Parents joined in for Xmas dinner
A piñata was set up in the school yard
Children going for the goodies
And then the flag pole climbing started
A loo with a view...
Digging of the septic tanks
Works continue
The water damage caused to the project access road was repaired by Silva Tree. Local farmers and villagers also benefit from the repairs.
Repairs to the water drainage channels.
Digging superior water drainage.
A member of the Silva Tree team plants one of the first seedlings
One of the seedlings taking root in the field.
Rows showing first trees planted.
Seedlings arrive by air and are transported on a truck to the plantation.
They arrive in good condition, well hydrated and healthy looking.
Seedlings are placed in their enclosure to recover from being transported and acclimatise to the Panamanian weather conditions.
Maurice planting the Paulownia first tree of the Princess Project
The larger seedlings are selected for planting
Smaller seedlings are left to acclimatise
Torrential rains provide valuable water but can damage very young saplings
The Silva Tree team build a temporary shelter until the storm subsides
Seedlings are placed under cover until they are ready to be planted
The largest plants are growing well
Small plants are acclimatising well
Maintaining the seedlings
Patrick Visser with a two year old tree which is being grown for chips
Demonstrating the leaf size
Testing tree quality
Seedlings arrive in Panama and are transported to quality control
Having passed qulaity control, the seedlings are transported to their new home
Safely in the acclimatisation area with some of the Silva Tree team
First phase of Princess Project ready for planting.
The bushes and trees have been left uncut.
Plot view showing cleared land area and trees around the river which have been left to grow.
Panamanian school close to project area
Main house on the project site
Local village
Project location frontal view
Entrance to the plot
Plot location
The Silva Tree team at a possible project location
Checking a plot of viability in Chepo
Silva Tree team discuss plot suitability
Seedling cloning laboratory
Young Paulownia plantation
Paulownia seedling nursery
Photo diary
Silva Tree believes in complete transparency and involving our investors in every aspect of our projects. We have developed this photo diary to allow you to visually follow the progress of the Princess Project and to supervise our work every step of the way.
Rain and Planting in June
Tuesday 27th of July 2010
Heavy rains fall on the Princess Project
The newly planted areas are lush and green
New areas are cleared for planting some more
Seedlings Arrive in Their Thousands
Monday 26th of July 2010
Boxes of seedlings being transported from the airport
The seedlings look healthy on arrival
Seedlings are taken to the Princess Project for acclimatisation and planting
Additional Sleeping Accommodation Built
Saturday 26th of June 2010
The old sleeping quarters
The new sleeping quarters
They are complete apart from being painted
Further Laboratory Developments
Friday 18th of June 2010
Interior doorways are built
Walls and hallways are constructed
View from behind the laboratory
Fertiliser Levels Are Monitored
Thursday 17th of June 2010
Fertilisation levels are monitored by a team of specialists
A forestry expert from Fertitec inspects the Paulownia's leaves
The ultimate fertisiler dosis is agreed
Wet Season Planting
Wednesday 9th of June 2010
A newly planted area within the Princess Project
A recently planted mature seedling
Young seedlings acclimatise
Further Laboratory Progress
Monday 17th of May 2010
The laboratory exterior is nearly complete
Interior construction is well under way
The laboratoty should be fully functional by August 2010
Wet Season Planting Starts
Tuesday 27th of April 2010
Although the major rains have not yet started, the first seedlings of the season are being planted.
Silva Tree have set up an irrigation system which can service the seedlings until the rain arrives.
Approximately 40 hectares are being planted at this time.
Unbelievable Tree Growth
Monday 19th of April 2010
An experiment was made to see how much a Paulownia seedling would grow in 2 days without water..
This was the seedling at its original size (notice smallest, central leaves)
And this was just 2 days later. It would appear they grow tremendously, even in dry conditions.
Laboratory Construction Develops
Friday 16th of April 2010
Having completed the foundations, the main steel structure of the lab is assembled.
A crane is used to lift the heavy roof pieeces.
The external walls are then erected.
Paulownia Tree Growth
Sunday 11th of April 2010
The seedlings have been planted between 1 week and 3 months ago
This is a medium-sized seedling
This one is three months old
Lee Chapman Visits Princess Project
Thursday 8th of April 2010
Lee peering through the kitchen window
With Eco Management CEO Herminio Rodriguez
It's all very exhausting...
Princess Project Wells Are Dug
Wednesday 7th of April 2010
A small pump is used to test the water quality of this recently dug well
Most of the water is held in enormous tanks (under constrction here) and used for irrigation
Some of the water is directed to a smaller tank for human consumption
Laboratory Details Discussed
Wednesday 7th of April 2010
Head Engineers and Silva Tree Directors look over the micro-propagation laboratory plans
Small changes were made to the internal structures of the laboratory
A temporary structure serves as an office during construction.
5 Year Old Paulwonia Trees
Tuesday 6th of April 2010
Silva Tree Director Patricius Visser holding a 5 year old Paulwonia tree
The tree has grown to this size in the cooler climate of Georgia, USA.
Growth rings show the tree's age to be just 5 years old
Silva Tree Visit Biomass Plantation
Monday 5th of April 2010
Silva Tree visited a Paulownia plantation featuring trees grown specifically for biomass production
When the trees regenerate after the first harvest, all the shoots are allowed to grow
The wood is processed into biomass which is used as a renewable fuel
Princess Project Kitchen
Monday 5th of April 2010
Silva Tree directors chatting to the chef
The kitchen exterior
The kitchen serves hot meals to workers who live onsite.
Paulownia Trees Grow Despite the Dry Season
Monday 22nd of March 2010
Healthy leaf growth and straight stalks show Paulownia trees are developing well
The tallest of the trees have reached a height of 90cms
The Panamanian dry season is a period of slow growth for young saplings but they are growing regardless.
Irrigation during dry season
Thursday 18th of March 2010
Workers prepare equipment on the plantation
Water tanks are used to irrigate new seedlings
The latest Silva Tree pickup truck is used for the watering process.
Seedling Laboratory Construction Begins
Wednesday 17th of March 2010
The new micro-propagation laboratory location is next to the Princess Project plantation
The site has been levelled for construction
A large laboratory, dining room and housing for staff are to be built.
Princess Project Internal Roads Completed
Tuesday 16th of March 2010
Internal roads providing access to different parts of the Princess Project have been constructed
This is a practical requirement due to the large project area.
It is also a requirement of the Panamanian environmental regulations.
Latest Seedlings Arrive
Thursday 25th of February 2010
Opening boxes containing tens of thousand of Paulownia seedlings
Counting the young trees and checking their health after transit
Unloading the vans carrying the seedlings from the airport
International Journalists Visit Princess Project Panama
Friday 12th of February 2010
At the Princess Project with Forestry Engineer Herminio
Photographing the young Paulownia trees
With the field workers
Tree growth so far...
Monday 18th of January 2010
Trees when planted in October 2009
Trees in November 2009
Trees in December 2009
Silva Tree meet Local Authorities in Panama
Monday 11th of January 2010
Christmas eve in Panama city: Silva Tree Directors on the left, Eduardo Reyes in the centre and Eco Management team on the right.
Meeting with senior authorities in early January.
From left: Director of Eco Management, Directors of Silva Tree, Police Commissioner, Minister of Public Works, Head of Judicial Investigation Department (Public Ministry), Mayor of Chepo District.
Project site visit Xmas eve
Thursday 24th of December 2009
Silva Tree Director Patrick Visser with Eco Management Director Herminio Rodriguez
Silva Tree Directors at project site
View of entire Princess Project area
Close encounters with Princess Project wildlife
Thursday 24th of December 2009
Spider monkeys live in an isolated forest patch next door to Princess Project site
By reforesting neighbouring areas, we create biological corridors for animals like these.
A rare species of spider, found in abundance on the Princess Project site.
Christmas presents & dinner for local school children
Friday 18th of December 2009
All the children waiting expectantly for their Xmas gifts
Presents were given to all the children
Parents joined in for Xmas dinner
Xmas party for school children
Friday 18th of December 2009
A piñata was set up in the school yard
Children going for the goodies
And then the flag pole climbing started
Development of facilities for field workers
Wednesday 9th of December 2009
A loo with a view...
Digging of the septic tanks
Works continue
Improvements to public areas near project
Monday 7th of December 2009
The water damage caused to the project access road was repaired by Silva Tree. Local farmers and villagers also benefit from the repairs.
Repairs to the water drainage channels.
Digging superior water drainage.
Princess Project Planting Begins
Thursday 29th of October 2009
A member of the Silva Tree team plants one of the first seedlings
One of the seedlings taking root in the field.
Rows showing first trees planted.
Second Delivery of Seedlings Arrives in Panama
Wednesday 28th of October 2009
Seedlings arrive by air and are transported on a truck to the plantation.
They arrive in good condition, well hydrated and healthy looking.
Seedlings are placed in their enclosure to recover from being transported and acclimatise to the Panamanian weather conditions.
Director Maurice Sjerps Oversees First Planting
Wednesday 28th of October 2009
Maurice planting the Paulownia first tree of the Princess Project
The larger seedlings are selected for planting
Smaller seedlings are left to acclimatise
Seedlings Protected from Heavy Rains
Thursday 22nd of October 2009
Torrential rains provide valuable water but can damage very young saplings
The Silva Tree team build a temporary shelter until the storm subsides
Seedlings are placed under cover until they are ready to be planted
Seedlings Acclimatise
Wednesday 21st of October 2009
The largest plants are growing well
Small plants are acclimatising well
Maintaining the seedlings
Patrick Visser Visits Paulownia Plantations
Monday 19th of October 2009
Patrick Visser with a two year old tree which is being grown for chips
Demonstrating the leaf size
Testing tree quality
Seedlings Arrive in Panama
Monday 12th of October 2009
Seedlings arrive in Panama and are transported to quality control
Having passed qulaity control, the seedlings are transported to their new home
Safely in the acclimatisation area with some of the Silva Tree team
Land Cleared Ready for Planting
Monday 14th of September 2009
First phase of Princess Project ready for planting.
The bushes and trees have been left uncut.
Plot view showing cleared land area and trees around the river which have been left to grow.
Princess Project Community Survey
Wednesday 9th of September 2009
Panamanian school close to project area
Main house on the project site
Local village
Princess Project Land Purchased
Tuesday 18th of August 2009
Project location frontal view
Entrance to the plot
Plot location
Silva Tree Team Search for Suitable Plot
Saturday 20th of June 2009
The Silva Tree team at a possible project location
Checking a plot of viability in Chepo
Silva Tree team discuss plot suitability
Silva Tree Visit to WPI Headquarters in Georgia
Wednesday 10th of June 2009
Seedling cloning laboratory
Young Paulownia plantation
Paulownia seedling nursery
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