Finca Bahía Gracia is a timber plantation project located in the North Huetar Region of Costa Rica. It is owned by Compañía Worldco, SRL, a Costa Rican corporation. The total area of the plantation is approximately 1446+/- hectares according to the planos filed with the Costa Rican Registro de la Propiedad. The main advantages of this investment include: Beautiful, fertile land along a scenic major river, the San Carlos. Substantial value for farming and timber.

Substantial scenic value and attractive for conservation and ecological tourism. The quality of the natural rain forest is among the highest in Latin America. There are many species of plants and animals not found very often in other areas of Latin America. Approximately 750–850+/- hectares of natural forest, much of which earns annual cash incentives of $64 per hectare for forest protection. Approximately 600–650+/- hectares of planted timber, much of which is already over 10 years old.

New areas replanted in 2007-2009 are expected to earn reforestation incentives of $817 per hectare starting in 2009. As more of the world, including the United States, becomes more committed to reducing carbon emissions, the value of this property’s carbon absorption (i.e. generation of carbon credits) could be enormous.

Significant infrastructure in place including several buildings, 2 trucks, 2 boats, farm equipment and more.

Compañía Worldco, SRL has a large capitalized asset that can shelter over $1.5 million in income .

The road from Pital to Boca Tapada, currently gravel, has just been improved in early 2009. It is expected to be paved with asphalt any time between 2010-2012. It is expected that the farm will have telephone lines and internet in 2010. A new cellular tower is being built directly across the river from the farm, and 3G service is already available in Costa Rica.

Historically, much of the timber harvested in Costa Rica and neighboring countries has been from natural growth forests. Depletion of natural forests and rising sensitivity to environmental issues has led to diminishing supplies of timber and rising prices. As a result, national and international governments and agencies are promoting reforestation and timber production from plantations. The government incentives, combined with the rising prices for timber logs, should make timber plantations an excellent investment.

As an extra bonus to the reforestation incentives, each owner is tax-exempted and the property is protected against the invasion of squatters. In addition, this law states that any foreigner with a $300,000 investment in timber plantations could obtain the investor-resident status.

The North Huetar Region of Costa Rica represents one of the richest regions in regards to forestry resources. More than one third of the forest in Costa Rica is located within this area.

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