The Foundation of Every TerraForestry™ Plantation
Successful agroforestry begins with selecting the right land for the right trees, crops, communities, and long-term investment strategy.
TerraForestry™ applies a structured site-selection framework that evaluates biophysical suitability, accessibility, legal conditions, environmental considerations, plantation economics, and future market access before land development begins.
Our Site Selection Framework
1. Climate & Agroecology
- Rainfall and seasonal distribution
- Temperature range
- Elevation
- Humidity
- Exposure to typhoons, drought and flooding
- Agroecological compatibility of target species
2. Soil & Land Capability
- Soil type and depth
- Drainage
- pH and fertility
- Organic matter
- Erosion risk
- Slope and terrain
- Land capability and productivity potential
3. Water Resources
- Reliable water availability
- Natural drainage
- Irrigation potential
- Watershed considerations
- Flood and waterlogging risk
4. Accessibility & Infrastructure
- Distance to major roads
- Farm-to-market access
- Electricity and communications
- Proximity to nurseries and processing facilities
- Logistics and transportation costs
5. Land Tenure & Regulatory Due Diligence
Before investment, TerraForestry™ evaluates:
- Land ownership or tenure
- Appropriate land-use classification
- Applicable permits and clearances
- Environmental restrictions
- Protected-area considerations
- Indigenous/community rights where applicable
- Plantation and harvesting requirements
6. Market & Value-Chain Proximity
Site selection also considers the economics of moving products from farm to market.
Priority may be given to locations with practical access to:
Plantation → Processing → Extraction → Manufacturing → Ports → Domestic & Export Markets
7. Investment Suitability
Every potential site is evaluated not only as farmland, but as a long-term productive asset.
Key considerations include:
| Factor | Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Land suitability | High / Medium / Low |
| Tree-crop suitability | High / Medium / Low |
| Water security | High / Medium / Low |
| Accessibility | High / Medium / Low |
| Infrastructure | High / Medium / Low |
| Regulatory feasibility | High / Medium / Low |
| Development cost | ₱/ha |
| Expected productivity | Units/ha |
| Market accessibility | High / Medium / Low |
| Environmental suitability | High / Medium / Low |
| Long-term investment potential | High / Medium / Low |
TerraForestry™ Site Selection Process
LANDSCREEN
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GIS & REMOTE ASSESSMENT
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CLIMATE & SOIL ANALYSIS
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WATER & TOPOGRAPHY ASSESSMENT
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FIELD VALIDATION
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LEGAL & REGULATORY DUE DILIGENCE
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ECONOMIC & LOGISTICS ANALYSIS
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SITE SCORING
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DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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INVESTMENT-READY AGROFORESTRY SITE
Our Principle
We do not simply acquire land. We select landscapes with the biological, economic, environmental, and logistical characteristics required to create long-term value.
TerraForestry™ — Right Land. Right Species. Right System. Long-Term Value.