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“Saving the Planet One Tree at a Time”
                                               ANDREW G. STEEL
                                           Chief Executive Officer
                                           THE TREEDOM GROUP
                              andrew.steel@thetreedomgroup.com
Outline
• Who we are, what we do, projects, Our SUCCESS

• Overview of the Treedom group

• How we can help

• Framework species restoration:
   – Multiple species, economic development, commercial options
Group Overview
      Asia Forestry Management - Plantation management
      company in South East Asia focusing on Aquilaria tree species and the
      production of High Grade Oud Oil at our subsidiary company, Asia Forestry
      Distillery based in Trat Province Thailand.




        PLANTATIONS             DISTILLATION                       DUBAI EXHIBITION
Group Overview
      Equitech (Thailand) - Project Consultancy, due diligence and
      Management Specialists focusing on forestry , renewable resources and
      forest carbon.




         POLLUTION      RENEWABLE ENERGY                        CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Group Overview
                               Treedom Investments - Investment advisor in the
                               renewable resources sector and advisor to the Asia Renewable Resources
•                              Fund (ARRF). The Fund is a Luxembourg domiciled and regulated SICAV SIF
    fund appropriate for institutions and ‘well-informed’ investors only. The Investment Objective of the
    fund is to provide good growth potential via a portfolio of diversified exposure to Asian forestry assets
    whilst protecting the interests of investors, local communities and the environment.
Group Overview
       Plant A Tree Today Foundation (PATT) - UK Registered
       Charity and Thai Foundation with a projects in Thailand, Indonesia,
       India and South Africa. PATT works to raise awareness of global
       environmental issues, campaign for better environmental practices and
       take action against deforestation and climate change by planting trees.




      ECOKIDS CAMP          SCHOOL NURSERY                        PLANTING MANGROVES
Six Senses
Reforestation Project




PATT Foundation, Equitech and Six Senses Resort & Spa has engaged to implement one of Asia’s
largest reforestation projects launched in August 2011.

•   330,000 seedlings of 30 different tree species to be planted annually

•   Bought from 200 different small village nurseries.

•   90 local villagers from three hill tribes and 200 military officers were engaged in the planting.
Project Objectives




•   Offsetting up to 180,000 tonnes of carbon emissions per year

•   84% of Six Senses carbon footprint is air travel

•   Forest restoration using framework species

•   Local community involvement
Project Highlights
          •   5,000 Rai (800 ha) of degraded forest to be restored in Sri Lanna
              National Park
          •   Doi Pa Ma first site (500 Rai – 80 ha) – ex-manganese mine
          •   2 local hill tribe communities involved - Lahu and Musa
          •   250 local personnel involved and 200,000 trees planted
          •   14 indigenous tree species planted
          •   30 species planned in total
          •   Organic fertilizer
          •   Polymer gel to reduce tree dehydration (dry season)
          •   10 meter wide firebreaks and 24/7 watch
          •   Environmental training provided and indirect forest restoration
              benefits outlined for local people
          •   PRAs (Participatory Resource Assessment) conducted and collection
              of social, economical and land-use data
Economic
Development

 - Local employment
 - Support small business
 - Certified emission reduction credits
 - Creation of infrastructure
 - Strengthening energy sectors
Framework
Species Restoration
            •   The framework species method of forest restoration
                involves planting 20-30 indigenous tree species specially
                selected for their ability to rapidly shade out weeds and
                attract seed-dispersing wildlife (FORRU, 2006). Birds and
                mammals, attracted to the plots, bring with them the
                seeds of many other forest trees and thus help to re-
                establish a species-rich forest tree community similar to
                that of the original forest. Planted trees restore forest
                structure, whilst the animals attracted to them restore
                biodiversity.

            •   Seedlings are propagated in a nursery within close
                proximity to the planting site and existing forest cover.
                Seeds are selected from any nearby forest for
                germination within the nursery.
How the Framework
   Species Method Works
                                                Framework species selection



                                              Planting 20-30 framework species:
                                           weeding & fertiliser application for 2 years
 Weeds shaded out, site recaptured
                                                                                                     Recovery of ecological functioning:
                    Positive                        Forest structure re-established (multi-          • Litter accumulation
                   Feedback
                                                               layered canopy)                       •Nutrient cycling
                                                                                                     •Fruits and other foods

                        Conditions for seed
                      germination & seedling
                         survival improved                                      Seed-dispersing wildlife attracted
                                                                    Positive
                                                                   Feedback
                                                                                    Increased seed rain
Recruitment: natural re-establishment
     of non-planted tree species               Biodiversity recovery
                                                                                                          Original forest restored
How the Framework
   Species Method Works
                                                Framework species selection



                                              Planting 20-30 framework species:
                                           weeding & fertiliser application for 2 years
 Weeds shaded out, site recaptured
                                                                                                     Recovery of ecological functioning:
                    Positive                        Forest structure re-established (multi-          • Litter accumulation
                   Feedback
                                                               layered canopy)                       •Nutrient cycling
                                                                                                     •Fruits and other foods

                        Conditions for seed
                      germination & seedling
                         survival improved                                      Seed-dispersing wildlife attracted
                                                                    Positive
                                                                   Feedback
                                                                                    Increased seed rain
Recruitment: natural re-establishment
     of non-planted tree species               Biodiversity recovery
                                                                                                          Original forest restored
How we can help

•   Forestry Consultancy

•   Nursery Establishment &
    Management

•   Plantation Management

•   Forestry Asset Management

•   Reforestation Development

•   Carbon Offsetting Consultancy

•   Renewable Energy Projects
Options

 •   Technical Assistance/Consultancy

 •   Sub Contract Projects
      –   Project Development

      –   Project Management

 •   Land/Project Options
      –   Land availability for projects

      –   Commercial or Reforestation

 •   Investment into ARRF and routed back
     into projects in Thailand
THANK YOU
                             ANDREW G. STEEL
                         Chief Executive Officer
                         THE TREEDOM GROUP
            andrew.steel@thetreedomgroup.com

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The treedom group presentation 2012

  • 1. “Saving the Planet One Tree at a Time” ANDREW G. STEEL Chief Executive Officer THE TREEDOM GROUP andrew.steel@thetreedomgroup.com
  • 2. Outline • Who we are, what we do, projects, Our SUCCESS • Overview of the Treedom group • How we can help • Framework species restoration: – Multiple species, economic development, commercial options
  • 3. Group Overview Asia Forestry Management - Plantation management company in South East Asia focusing on Aquilaria tree species and the production of High Grade Oud Oil at our subsidiary company, Asia Forestry Distillery based in Trat Province Thailand. PLANTATIONS DISTILLATION DUBAI EXHIBITION
  • 4. Group Overview Equitech (Thailand) - Project Consultancy, due diligence and Management Specialists focusing on forestry , renewable resources and forest carbon. POLLUTION RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSULTANCY SERVICES
  • 5. Group Overview Treedom Investments - Investment advisor in the renewable resources sector and advisor to the Asia Renewable Resources • Fund (ARRF). The Fund is a Luxembourg domiciled and regulated SICAV SIF fund appropriate for institutions and ‘well-informed’ investors only. The Investment Objective of the fund is to provide good growth potential via a portfolio of diversified exposure to Asian forestry assets whilst protecting the interests of investors, local communities and the environment.
  • 6. Group Overview Plant A Tree Today Foundation (PATT) - UK Registered Charity and Thai Foundation with a projects in Thailand, Indonesia, India and South Africa. PATT works to raise awareness of global environmental issues, campaign for better environmental practices and take action against deforestation and climate change by planting trees. ECOKIDS CAMP SCHOOL NURSERY PLANTING MANGROVES
  • 7. Six Senses Reforestation Project PATT Foundation, Equitech and Six Senses Resort & Spa has engaged to implement one of Asia’s largest reforestation projects launched in August 2011. • 330,000 seedlings of 30 different tree species to be planted annually • Bought from 200 different small village nurseries. • 90 local villagers from three hill tribes and 200 military officers were engaged in the planting.
  • 8. Project Objectives • Offsetting up to 180,000 tonnes of carbon emissions per year • 84% of Six Senses carbon footprint is air travel • Forest restoration using framework species • Local community involvement
  • 9. Project Highlights • 5,000 Rai (800 ha) of degraded forest to be restored in Sri Lanna National Park • Doi Pa Ma first site (500 Rai – 80 ha) – ex-manganese mine • 2 local hill tribe communities involved - Lahu and Musa • 250 local personnel involved and 200,000 trees planted • 14 indigenous tree species planted • 30 species planned in total • Organic fertilizer • Polymer gel to reduce tree dehydration (dry season) • 10 meter wide firebreaks and 24/7 watch • Environmental training provided and indirect forest restoration benefits outlined for local people • PRAs (Participatory Resource Assessment) conducted and collection of social, economical and land-use data
  • 10. Economic Development - Local employment - Support small business - Certified emission reduction credits - Creation of infrastructure - Strengthening energy sectors
  • 11. Framework Species Restoration • The framework species method of forest restoration involves planting 20-30 indigenous tree species specially selected for their ability to rapidly shade out weeds and attract seed-dispersing wildlife (FORRU, 2006). Birds and mammals, attracted to the plots, bring with them the seeds of many other forest trees and thus help to re- establish a species-rich forest tree community similar to that of the original forest. Planted trees restore forest structure, whilst the animals attracted to them restore biodiversity. • Seedlings are propagated in a nursery within close proximity to the planting site and existing forest cover. Seeds are selected from any nearby forest for germination within the nursery.
  • 12. How the Framework Species Method Works Framework species selection Planting 20-30 framework species: weeding & fertiliser application for 2 years Weeds shaded out, site recaptured Recovery of ecological functioning: Positive Forest structure re-established (multi- • Litter accumulation Feedback layered canopy) •Nutrient cycling •Fruits and other foods Conditions for seed germination & seedling survival improved Seed-dispersing wildlife attracted Positive Feedback Increased seed rain Recruitment: natural re-establishment of non-planted tree species Biodiversity recovery Original forest restored
  • 13. How the Framework Species Method Works Framework species selection Planting 20-30 framework species: weeding & fertiliser application for 2 years Weeds shaded out, site recaptured Recovery of ecological functioning: Positive Forest structure re-established (multi- • Litter accumulation Feedback layered canopy) •Nutrient cycling •Fruits and other foods Conditions for seed germination & seedling survival improved Seed-dispersing wildlife attracted Positive Feedback Increased seed rain Recruitment: natural re-establishment of non-planted tree species Biodiversity recovery Original forest restored
  • 14. How we can help • Forestry Consultancy • Nursery Establishment & Management • Plantation Management • Forestry Asset Management • Reforestation Development • Carbon Offsetting Consultancy • Renewable Energy Projects
  • 15. Options • Technical Assistance/Consultancy • Sub Contract Projects – Project Development – Project Management • Land/Project Options – Land availability for projects – Commercial or Reforestation • Investment into ARRF and routed back into projects in Thailand
  • 16. THANK YOU ANDREW G. STEEL Chief Executive Officer THE TREEDOM GROUP andrew.steel@thetreedomgroup.com