1. January 2010

2. FORESTRY
REFOCOSTA. Villanueva, Casanare. Especie Eucalyptus pellita. Plantación Comercial. Fotografía tomada por Guido Gasca.

3. Biotechnology and genetic development
Land Availability
17 M ha (42 M acres) suitable for timberland
Diversity
More than 10 forestry species with high value added
Production advantage
Photosynthesis throughout the year
Higher yield species
Shorter life cycles
Weather advantages
Tax Incentives
New forestry fields will be income tax exempt
Biotechnology and genetic development
High quality forestry germplasm base with plant material production capacity of 52,000 ha (131,000 acres) per year 3 3

4. 17 Million Hectares (42 M acres) Suited for Timberland
Department
No restrictions ( Ha)
With lower restrictions (Ha)
Antioquia
Atlántico(*)
35.820
40.152
Bolívar(*)
94.177
Caldas
22.420
Cauca (Cuenca alta río)
90.227
Cesar
Córdoba
Cundinamarca
Huila
50.022
Magdalena(*)
Nariño
Santander
Sucre
Tolima
Quindío
32.130
17.846
Department
No restrictions (Ha)
With Lower Restrictions (Ha)
CORPORINOQUIA (Jurisdiction)
Arauca
Boyacá (jurisdic.)
2.892
2.877
Casanare
24.295
Meta
Vichada
Total
Total Areas Suited for Timberland hectares
Source: CONIF 2008
* In the Valle del Cauca Department the potential area is estimated in ha. The Department has experience in timberland and has one of the most important ports of the Country: Buenaventura.

5. The Industry is Only Using 1.5% of the Forestry Potential in Colombia
Colombia has 17 million hectares (42 million acres) with soil suited for forests, but today 1.5% of that potential ( hectares – acres) is in use.
Source: CONIF.- MADR

6. Three Potential Regions for Forestry Development in Colombia
Caribbean and Upper Magdalena:
Altitudes ft
Species: Teak, Melina, Ceiba, Acacia and Eucalyptus
Eje Cafetero and South West Region:
Altitudes 3500–7000 ft
Species: Nogal,
Eucalyptus and Pine.
Orinoquia Region:
Altitudes 300 – 1600 ft
Species: Eucalyptus and Pine.
Priority Departments
Municipal Districts with the largest planted area
Pacific Ocean
Source: MADR

7. Eucalytus tereticornis Schizolobium parahybum
More than 10 High Value Added Commercial Timber Species
In Colombia commercial timber species need less time to grow. Thus, operations can be more productive than in other countries. For example, the Eucalyptus has a yield of m3/ha per year in an 8 years turnover.
Scientific Name
Commun Name
Yield (m3/ha/year)
Turnover (years)
Eucalyptus grandis
Eucalyptus
25-40 8
Acacia magnium
Acacia
26 – 30 12
Pachira quinata
Ceiba Tolua
< 18
>20
Cordia alliodora
Nogal Cafetero
8-20 20
Eucalyptus globulus
15 – 35
8 – 12
Gmelina arborea
Melina
20 – 25 14
Eucalyptus pellita
15-20
Eucalytus tereticornis
8 -12
Schizolobium parahybum
Brazilian Firetree 13 16
Tectona grandis
Teak
7 – 10
25 – 28
Cariniana pyriformis
Colombian Mahogany 7
Source: MADR

8. Yield- IMA (M3/ha/year)
High Yields in Softwood and Hardwood Timber
Species
Country
Turnover (years)
Yield- IMA (M3/ha/year)
Softwood
P. tecunumanii
Colombia 16
30 – 40
P. radiate
Chile
20-25
10 – 25
Pinus spp.
Uruguay 20
16 – 23
P. patula
Brasil
15 – 20
E.U.A (sureste) 25
10 – 15
Hardwood
E. híbridos 7 45
E. grandis
Eucalyptus spp.
8 – 10
27 – 30
E. globulus
10 – 12
20 – 30
Portugal 12
In Colombia, it is possible to obtain high yield in hardwood and softwood. In hardwood timber, Colombia followed Brazil with the second highest yield with 30 m3/ha per year for a 7 year turnover.
Source: CONIF 2002, CENPAPEL 2003

9. In Colombia, Consumption of Raw Timber Has Increased, Supplied for the Most Part by Imports
Between 2006 and 2007, consumption of lumber, wood board and paneling, and chips rose 7%. For the same period, pulp consumption rose 3%. This increase has been fueled, in large part, by imports of these materials.
Colombia - Consumption
[ M3 ]
Colombia- Trade Balance
(Exports - Imports ) [ M 3 ]
Source: FAO. Cálculos - Proexport

10. Smurfit Kappa Cartón de Colombia
Industry in Colombia
Company
Hectares
Species
Uses
Smurfit Kappa Cartón de Colombia
60.000
P. patula - E. grandis
Pulp
Pizano S.A.
12.000
Gmelina arborea
Plywood
Refocosta S.A.
7.000
Tectona grandis
Pino caribea
Lumber
Finagro
8.000 .
Source: CONIF

11. Permanent Income Tax Exemption
Legal Incentives for Sector Investors
Permanent Income Tax Exemption
New forestry fields will be income tax exempt. This exemption has no term. Additionally, sawmills related to new forestry projects will be income tax exempt.

12. Forest Incentive Certificate (CIF)
Legal Incentives for Sector Investors
Forest Incentive Certificate (CIF)
The CIF is the monetary subsidy that recognizes 50% of the investment for an introduced species and 75% for an investment in autochthonous species to finance the establishment and maintenance (from the second to the fifth year) of new forest plantations.
The CIF is neither compatible with the tax benefits nor with other subsidies from the government.

13. Forestry Law Legal Incentives for Sector Investors
The law defines and regulates forest plantations and agro-forestry systems for commercial purposes. (The Law does not include natural forests)
CIF: Ministry of Agriculture will become responsible for the regulation of the Forest Incentive Certificate. (Removes the competition that had the Autonomous Regional Corporations)
Registration: Once registered the forest plantation by the Ministry of Agriculture, commercial exploitation may not be hampered by any public entity.
Free Planting, management, utilization and mobilization: The mention activities do not required authorization from the environmental authorities if related with Forest plantations.
Timber (unprocessed wood): Established the possibility that the "Unprocessed Wood" serve as collateral. (Eg. bank guarantee)

14. PROEXPORT: INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCY WHICH OFFERS WORLD CLASS SERVICES TO NEW FOREIGN INVESTORS AND AFTERCARE SERVICES
Tailor made information request.
Contacts with public and private sectors.
Set up of agendas when investors decide to visit to Colombia.
Aftercare services for investors that are already established in the country.
Assessment and improvement of business climate.
Proexport: occupied position 16th in the list of the best Investment Promotion Agencies of the World according to the World Bank

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