New USDA Forest Service Grant Opportunity Aims to Strengthen Forest Markets

Is there anyway way I can get help for my reforestation project in my village in Kumiane in Pangia district of Southern Highlands province in Papua New Guinea? I have been planting native trees since 2022 using my own funds supported by my SME. I have been employing local indigenous communities to plant a 100ha customary lands which I own. These lands have been deforested years ago by my ancestors. I have planted a 10ha area with 5000+ native trees plants and spent over K8000. Had asked PNG Govt departments like Conservation & Environment Protection Authority),the Climate Change Development Agency and the Forestry department but they've been saying 'no money' to help ever since. I am volunteering to teach my indigenous people to take ownership in saving the planet by planting trees using my project as an example. I have a GoFundMe campaign organised by an American friend of mine to support my effort in this climate change mitigation program. I need help. Thanks. Rex Yapi Email: [email protected] WhatsApp:+675 79378295 https://www.gofundme.com/f/rex-yapis-reforestation-project?utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&lang=en_AU&attribution_id=sl%3Adcce4361-b6d9-4a40-806d-486fda02d50d

Offer of Puy, Algarrobo and Zapatero logs for our company.

*8. Risk Analysis** - **Identified Risks**: Fluctuations in market prices, logistics and transportation problems, changes in environmental regulations. - **Mitigation Plan**: Contracts with suppliers and transporters, insurance to cover possible losses, compliance with local and international regulations. *9. Annexes** - **Additional Documentation*: Operating licenses, detailed market studies, Inventory and Permit for felling and exploitation issued by the MINEC, agreements with suppliers and clients.

Sales Plan**: Direct contact with construction companies, furniture stores and wood distributors. *5. Operational Plan* - **Daily Operations**: Purchase of 264m3 of logs, distributed in 100m3 of puy, 80m3 of Algarrobo, 84m3 of Zapatero, transported from El Palmar, Padre Chiem Municipality to the processing plant located in Upata, Piar Municipality, where it will be sawn and stored for dispatch. - **Infrastructure**: Processing plant equipped with conventional Main Saw. - **Location**: Location close to log suppliers 45 minutes drive from the Farm and distribution points. 6. Management and Organization* - *Organizational Structure*: CEO, operations manager, sales manager, production team and administrative staff. - **Management Team**: Forest management expert, industrial engineer and sales and marketing expert. 7. Financial Plan - Initial Investment: - Log Purchase: 79,200 USD - Land Freight: 10,000 USD - Sawmill Service: 17,160 USD - Financial Projections: - Production Cost: 806 USD per m3 - Sales Prices: - Puy: *1,500 USD* per m3 × 50m3 = 75,000 USD - Carob: 1,300 USD per m3 × 40m3 = 52,000 USD - Shoemaker: 1,150 USD per m3 × 42m3 = 48,300 USD - Total Sales Income: 175,300 USD - Total Profit: 68,940 USD

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN INVESTOR PARTNER; *1. Executive Summary* This business plan details the purchase and processing of tropical hardwood logs from the Guayana Region of the Puy, Algarrobo and Zapatero species, with the objective of selling high quality sawn wood locally and internationally. *2. Business Description* *Business Name**: *PRODUCTOS FORESTALES JIMENEZ-3, C.A.* - **Vision and Mission**: To provide high quality tropical hardwood to the national and international market, ensuring sustainable and efficient practices. **Products*: Puy, Algarrobo and Zapatero logs, converted into sawn wood (Boards, Beams, Planks). *3. Market Analysis* - **Target Market**: Construction, furniture manufacturers, carpenters, oil industries, railway industries and wood wholesalers. - *Demand*: High demand in local markets in the main cities, Caracas, Maracay, Valencia, Maracaibo and international markets for its durability and aesthetic quality. - **Competition**: Local and importing companies. Differentiation will be based on product quality and operational efficiency. *4. Marketing and Sales Strategy* *Marketing Strategies*: Participation in trade fairs, promotion on social networks and digital platforms, alliances with distributors.