Projects

Panama

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Forests for Friends Panama Inc.

At this time, BARCA manages more than 2500 ha of teak plantations and protection areas located in Chiriqui, Veraguas and Darien, using alternative management systems, with a long-term contract with investors. See more: www.forestsforfriends.com

Forest Finance S.A.

BARCA manages mixed plantations of different ages and has also established new plantations following the same model. These projects belong to a group of European investors, and the plantations are located in Darien and the Pacific region of Panama. See more: www.forestfinance.de

The Tree Partner Company Panama Inc.

With this company, BARCA established commercial plantations in Darien. The contract includes all forestry management activities, from the selection of genetic material to the final harvest. See more: www.tree-partner.com

Management and cooperation agreement with the Embera-Wounaan Comarca

In early 2008, BARCA signed an agreement with the Embera-Wounaan leaders from First Nations communities in Darien, in order to advise and provide support for the administration of natural resources within their territories.

See more: www.nedrua.com

Proyecto Ibedí – Comarca Kuna de Madugandí

As an initiative included in its social and environmental responsibility program, Minera Panama S.A. is financing the establishment and maintenance of a 220 hectares reforestation project in the Comarca Kuna de Madugandí. This project is directly benefiting the 450 members of the community of Ibedí, providing local employment, silviculture and tree nursery training, new opportunities, securing land against illegal invasions and the potential of precious hardwoods for the future generations. See more: www.minerapanama.com

FSC Certification Group Manager

BARCA Panama is a “Certification Group Manager”, under the code SW-FM-004497, enabling the company to lead group certification in any activity related to the management of forest plantations. See more:  www.rainforest-alliance.org

Group Members:

  • Forests for Friends Panama, Inc. Project (SW-FM-004497-A)
  • Forest Finance S.A. Project (SW-FM-004497-B)
  • The Tree Partner Company Panama Inc. (SW-FM-004497-C)