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With TREECYCLE, you invest your money long term in the growing timber market and reap strong returns. That way, not only do our trees shoot up quickly, but your returns do, too.
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Our team unites decades of expertise in finance, technology, sustainability, and branding—to deliver scalable projects with genuine impact.
Jörg Heinrich Schäfer
Alf Schröter
Andrea Caroni
Philipp Sebastian Rusch
Reto Fierz
Christoph Schneider
Tanja Hellmuth
Denise Becker
Jorge Galeano
Ben Seck
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FAQs
1. What is the timeline of the TREECYCLE project?
TREECYCLE continuously invests in the acquisition, preparation, and reforestation of land in Paraguay. Distributions to investors are made solely from timber sales after harvests—expected in years 6, 10, and 13 after planting. Since reforestations are staggered over time, the harvest dates of individual areas will be offset in the future. This creates a continuous sequence of harvests after a few years, potentially leading to regular—and eventually even annual—distributions.
2. What does TREECYCLE do?
TREECYCLE allows you to directly participate in the profitability of large-scale reforestation with fast-growing eucalyptus hybrids. With a TREE, you acquire a digital registered security under Swiss law that entitles you to a share of the timber sale profits. Revenues are distributed as follows:
- 40% go proportionally to investors,
- 50% are reinvested into the project (purchase of new land, new reforestations),
- 10% support environmental and social projects.
3. What is TREECYCLE and what are its goals?
TREECYCLE represents sustainability for everyone—a movement that aims to promote a shift in awareness toward sustainable investing. Our goal is to make fallow land in Paraguay productive again through reforestation, protect nature, and at the same time generate economically viable returns. The vision: to reforest up to 10,000 hectares with around 10 million trees in the coming years. By reinvesting 50% of the profits, the project continues to grow steadily, contributing to future generations.
1. Do people in Paraguay benefit from TREECYCLE’s activities?
Yes. We pay above-average wages and create secure jobs in rural areas. In addition, 10% of project profits flow into local social and environmental initiatives. This directly supports Paraguay’s economic and social development.
2. Why did we decide to start in Paraguay?
Paraguay was chosen after a comprehensive site comparison. Key factors included:
- abundant water resources,
- no risk of earthquakes or tsunamis,
- clear legal framework,
- property ownership possible for foreigners,
- stable economy and currency,
- large areas of unused fallow land. These conditions make it ideal for sustainable reforestation.
3. Why Paraguay? Do we operate only there?
Paraguay is currently our project focus because we have long-standing networks and government support there. Growing conditions are optimal, the economy is considered one of the most stable in Latin America, and demand for sustainably produced timber is high. At present, TREECYCLE operates exclusively in Paraguay.
4. Where do we source our land?
We acquire only fallow, acidified land on which crops no longer grow. We then carry out extensive preparation—drainage, soil improvement, and necessary infrastructure measures—before reforesting.
5. Positive aspects of plantation reforestation?
Our reforestation helps meet the growing demand for timber without destroying additional rainforest. With our land acquisitions, we regularly set aside natural forest areas (up to 20% of the total area), which we protect and replant with native species. This creates a mosaic of plantations and natural forest that enhances ecological value over time.
6. Isn’t that a monoculture?
Yes, it is a monoculture; most German forests are monocultures (beech and spruce). Unfortunately, restoring mixed or primary forests takes a very long time and is challenging. In the meantime, pressure on remaining primary forests would continue. Monocultures in forestry are not inherently harmful if managed properly. Unlike fruit and vegetable farming, forestry involves minimal nutrient depletion: leaves remain on the ground and are converted into humus by microorganisms.
7. Why do we plant eucalyptus trees?
Eucalyptus is the world’s fastest-growing hardwood and can grow up to seven meters per year in Paraguay. It provides high-quality timber for furniture, industry, and energy, making it the most economically viable choice for regional reforestation. TREECYCLE uses proven hybrids, such as:
- Urophylla × camaldulensis
- Urophylla × grandis
- Grandis × camaldulensis
1. Does eucalyptus contain oils that cause fires or contaminate groundwater?
The eucalyptus hybrids used by TREECYCLE do not contain relevant amounts of essential oils. Issues such as increased fire risk or groundwater impairment are therefore excluded.
2. Is eucalyptus native to Paraguay and environmentally compatible?
Most eucalyptus species originate from Australia. However, TREECYCLE uses specially selected hybrids suited to Paraguayan conditions. Experience from Brazil shows that mosaic-structured eucalyptus plantations can coexist well with local flora and fauna and create habitats for wildlife.
3. Does eucalyptus consume too much water?
Eucalyptus grows very quickly and needs plenty of water. In Paraguay, this is an advantage: water is abundant and soils are often leached. Eucalyptus helps stabilize soils, reduce leaching, and promote the formation of new humus layers, enabling the regeneration of previously unproductive land.
4. Which trees does TREECYCLE plant?
TREECYCLE plants only eucalyptus hybrids. In Paraguay’s subtropical climate, they grow roughly four times faster than in Europe and provide timber comparable to precious woods in quality and durability. In existing natural forests, we also replant native species to strengthen biodiversity.
1. What are the advantages of investing in TREECYCLE?
TREECYCLE combines environmental impact with economic opportunity. With every TREE, a tree is planted in Paraguay. Investors receive 40% of profits from timber sales, 50% are reinvested, and 10% flow into environmental and social projects.
2. How are the TREE created?
On September 16, 2020, all TREE were created in a one-time genesis process on the ARDOR blockchain. Unlike traditional energy-intensive mining, this process relies on a resource-efficient technology. The total supply is capped at 10 million TREE—fully created and immutably recorded on the blockchain—providing transparency, reliability, and long-term planning certainty from the outset.
3. Is the TREE regulated?
Yes. The TREE is a security in the form of a digital registered right under Swiss law. The prospectus was approved by the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA), passported under European law, and is subject to ongoing supervision.
4. How do I know the land and trees in Paraguay truly exist?
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared under IFRS and audited annually by Grant Thornton. Title deeds, tree inventories, and plantation conditions are verified on-site. Every investor is also welcome to visit and see for themselves.
5. What is the technical basis of TREECYCLE?
The TREE is a digital registered right recorded on the Ardor blockchain. For every TREE, a tree is planted in Paraguay. Trees grow over several years and are harvested in planned cycles—expected in years 6, 10, and 13. Distributions occur only if “Net Operating Cash Flow” is positive, as confirmed by audited IFRS statements. Because reforestations are staggered over time, harvests will be offset in the future, enabling a continuous sequence of harvests after a few years—and thus potentially regular, later annual, distributions.
6. How will the value of the TREE develop?
The intrinsic value of a TREE is based on its share of land and plantations. Each new reforestation increases the project’s value. Reinvesting 50% of profits drives continuous growth. However, no specific value development can be guaranteed, as it depends on market prices and harvest yields.
1. The TREE token – the digital hardwood asset
When you acquire a TREE, a tree is planted in Paraguay. Each TREE is a digital registered right securely stored on the Ardor blockchain. Investors participate in earnings as follows:
- 40% of profits are distributed to investors,
- 50% are reinvested,
- 10% go to environmental and social projects.
2. TreeCycle of Life® – Reinvestment for growth
Reinvesting 50% of profits creates a long-term growth effect: with each cycle, new areas are reforested, steadily increasing earning power. Distributions generally occur in the harvest years (expected in years 6, 10, and 13 after planting). As reforestations are staggered over time, harvest dates will be offset, leading after some years to a continuous sequence of harvests—which can result in regular, and later even annual, distributions.
3. Security through blockchain
Representation on the Ardor blockchain ensures transparency and traceability. Ownership structures are clearly documented at all times, and manipulation is prevented.
4. Unlimited term
The TREE has no maturity date. Investors acquire a time-unlimited right to profit participation. The first termination right exists in 2036 and then every four years, provided the TREE is not already listed on a trading venue.
5. Transferable and tradable
Once listed on an exchange, TREE can be transferred to other persons at any time. A liquid exchange market is planned but not yet available.
6. Inheritable asset
TREE are transferable rights. Like shares or real estate, they can be inherited or passed on.