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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.
Latest Seedlings Arrive
Thursday 25th of March 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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