The following chart shows projections based on average Belize growth rates.

Estimated Teak Values

 Tree Age

 Number of Trees Before Harvest

 Number of Trees Harvested

 Tree Diameter - Inches

Height of Tree 

 Board Feet per Tree

 Value per Tree

 Gross Harvest Value

Total for 10 Acres 

Based on one acre of trees planted 12' spacing with approx. 400 trees

1-10 years thinning and culling approx. 50%

 10

 200

 80

 10

30

49.04

$250

 $20,000

$200,000.00

 15

 120

 60

 15

 40

 147.12

 $735

 $44,100

 $441,000.00

 20

 60

 30

 18

 45

 238.41

 $1,190

 $35,700

$357,000.00

 25

 20

 20

 20

 45

 294.38

 $1,471

 $29,420

 $294,200.00

These figures are based on todays board foot international figures of $5.00 a foot. These figures are very conservative as select teak on the wholesale market has pushed as far as $14.75 a board foot.

These are strictly projections based on current market situations and should not be regarded as absolute fact in calculating future gains.

 

© 2011 Bruce Edward Carroll. All Rights Reserved.