Hello! We are nearly at the finish line with our raise but there is still time to invest. Here are 4 reasons to jump in NOW:

We solve a real problem:  Global demand for timber is set to set to quadruple by 2050 and we are not growing trees fast enough to meet this demand. Our fast-growing, regenerative Empress trees provide hardwood for decades to come. 

We share our profits fairly:  World Tree shares the profits from our harvests with 50% to farmers, 25% to investors and 25% to World Tree. 

Our track record:  Based on our current performance, we are on track to provide previous investors a 2-5x return on their investment.

Multiple layers of impact:  Offsetting thousands of tons of carbon, restoring the soil and providing new opportunities for farmers. Every investor receives an ‘Impact Badge’ with the metrics for the real difference you make. 

$500 to change the world: That’s what it takes, $500, and you can help offset your carbon footprint, support great farmers, and potentially make a profit. What better investment to start off your new year?

But hurry – only hours days left to invest!

Today is THE day! If you’ve been thinking about investing, now is the time because our investment closes in just a few hours.

How do trees bring money to investors?

The concept is simple. We raise money from investors to plant the Empress Splendor tree (Paulownia Fortunei & P. elongata) trees in the world, on independently managed farms across North and Central America. After 10 years, we will cut the trees down and sell them on the timber market. Our investors and farmers share in any profits. 

Plant Trees, Save the World

The lumber from the Empress Splendor trees can be used to make musical instruments or furniture, or as material for housing and marine applications. 

And there’s more: Trees are great for carbon sequestration. 

As trees grow, they take in carbon and release oxygen. They then store the carbon in their biomass and put it back into the soil. As long as the tree is alive, it will continue this process. The bigger the tree, the more carbon it has stored. When a tree is cut down or dies, carbon begins to be released back into the atmosphere. If the tree’s lumber is used to make products such as furniture, much of the carbon becomes trapped in the product for years and even decades. 

Plant a tree. Help save the world. And potentially make a profit. That pretty much covers all the bases, doesn’t it?

Join our community of investors creating a legacy of environmental and social impact, while earning potential financial returns for themselves and their families. 

 But hurry – this investment opportunity closes in a few hours!

An abundance of healthy trees on the planet is essential to support all life – they clean the air, store carbon, and regulate biodiversity on the ground and in the soil. 

Trees also give us wood – our most natural, renewable building material, growing in demand around the world. 

An investment in World Tree gives you the opportunity to invest both for the environment and for people. 

There are just a few days left to invest in World Tree. Start 2023 with an investment you can be proud of!

“Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” - Bill Gates  

In 10 years, the amazing Empress Splendor trees we plant will be ready for harvest! .

Join us to create economic and environmental returns 3-4 times faster than with any other tree.  

But there are just a few days left to invest! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an eco-revolution that creates prosperity for people and the planet. 

We’re giving a huge “shout-out” to all the people who have invested with us so far this year. Our work is made possible because of you!

To bring on some holiday cheer, here is a seasonal song from our forestry team in Costa Rica. Enjoy!

Don’t forget: There are less than 2 weeks left to invest with us here on StartEngine and allow us to plant more beautiful Empress Splendor trees.

It’s true that all good things must come to an end, even our time here on StartEngine.

Our investment offering must close on January 5^th.

But it’s not too late to join our community of close to 2,000 impact investors who believe it IS possible to invest for both profit and for good.

Our amazing Empress Splendor trees provide long-term benefits to people and the planet. The fuel to start this process is the capital provided by our investors. Without people like you, we could not grow the tree saplings and give them to our partner farmers for free. Thousands of tons of CO2 would not be sequestered, the soil would not be replenished, and our farmers would not have a critical new source of revenue. And we would not be able to supply a global market hungry for more wood, with a renewable supply beautiful, versatile eco-lumber.

We invite you to join us on this journey to show the world that prosperity is best when shared.

But act now as our investment opportunity on StartEngine must close on January 5^th.

With the holiday season upon us, you might be wondering what could be the perfect gift for the people on your Christmas list who have everything. Why not give them a meaningful gift of an investment in World Tree’s Empress Splendor trees?

These incredibly fast-growing and beautiful trees keep on giving well past the holiday season as they sequester carbon, replenish the soil, feed bees and provide life-changing opportunities for small farmers. This is an investment in a real, tangible asset that they can literally watch grow over time!

Everyone benefits further when the trees are harvested with any profits from the lumber being shared between the investors, farmers and World Tree.

What other gift provides all these benefits to your loved one?

• Offset their carbon footprint (one acre effectively offsets an average investor for 10 years)
• Zero waste produced
• Supports small farmers
• Replenishes soil
• Feeds bees and other pollinators
• Helps protect forests
• A share in any profits from the sale of the lumber

The gift of an investment in World Tree is a perfect way to show others how much you care for them, their future, and the future of planet.

But act fast as our investment offering on StartEngine is closing soon. Don’t miss this opportunity to give a gift that keeps on giving!

NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "can," "expect," “will,” “continue,” “predicted,” “expected,” “projected,”  and similar references to future results. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding the market for lumber in general, profitability, the future purchase, planting, or harvest of trees, return on investment and overall success of our Empress Splendor tree growing programs. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, weather events and natural disturbances such as drought, insects, pests, disease, fire, flood, and climate change, the ability to locate and contract with suitable farmers, domestic and international economic conditions, lockdowns, and government interventions due to health and other emergencies, competitive conditions in the lumber industry, changes in market conditions and global and regional economies and others, and risks related to doing business in foreign countries, including foreign currency risks.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this Communication is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. 

This Communication is not to be construed either as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful.

Got questions about World Tree? Here are your top three questions on StartEngine answered:

1) What is World Tree’s track record and what can I expect from my 2022 investment? 

Every year the price of the investment has increased, alongside improvements to the program and the overall tree health and survival rates. World Tree has also worked extremely hard to implement measures to improve farmer performance. The improvements include expanded forestry teams, new genotypes, new nurseries, additional growing regions and more in-depth soil analysis.   

We are now on track for our target of 75% survival for our previous two years of plantings.  It is important to note that we don’t expect all the trees to survive, and our experience is that the highest losses are in the first two years after planting. This is why we have a fund for replacement trees that are lost in those first two years.   

There are no guarantees with any investment – especially one as pioneering as the Eco-Tree Program. Our downside analysis indicates a breakeven point for investors of 25% tree survival. In other words, as long as at least 25% of the trees survive and grow to our target size, and we can sell the lumber, investors will receive a return.

2) Is the Empress Splendor tree invasive? 

The short answer is: No! 

The longer answer is: The Empress Splendor comes from the genus Paulownia. It is grown around the world with common names including Empress, Princess, Foxglove, and Kiri tree. These trees are grown and loved for enjoyment and shade in gardens, and for lumber on tree farms. 

There are at least 9 species of Paulownia. Unfortunately, popular internet search results on Paulownia most often lead to the P. tomentosa, the only species of Paulownia that is on an invasive species list. There are at least 8 other species of Paulownia that are not invasive, including the P. fortunei and P. elongata planted by World Tree. 

World Tree does not grow or plant invasive species and in our audits of our tree farms we have never once seen any spread. 

For more information on this important topic visit our website. 

3) It sounds risky - How do you protect the investment? 

An important aspect of Word Tree’s program is a ‘many eggs in many baskets’ approach to planting the trees. Rather than plant all the trees in one area, we invest in many different tree farms spread across a wide geographic area. 

Our farms are based in the USA, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico and are highly diversified within each region. The average farm size is 20 acres, with 110 trees planted per acre. 

There can be huge variation in farm performance, due to factors such as local conditions, climate events, farmer engagement and life events. However, investors receive a pro-rata share of any profits from all the farms in the particular series they invested in - diversifying risk across all the locations. 

Other precautionary measures include the maintenance of a reserve for replacement trees, and a regular farm monitoring and auditing system. Our teams are working with the farmers putting in corrections along the way to get the best outcome we can. 

 If you have any other questions for us, please post them and we’ll get back to you ASAP!

Thank you to everyone who has invested in World Tree. We’re now on the countdown to closing, and with just a few weeks to go please jump in now if you can. 

“It is sometimes said that ‘trees don’t read The Wall Street Journal,’ and so even in tough times, trees grow, compounding in size and value. This is why big institutional investors such as university endowments and pension funds make timber investment allocations in their giant portfolios.” – Cabot Wealth

The world needs wood, now more than ever, as people look for more sustainable building materials for homes and consumer goods. As a real asset class that follow’s natures timetable, rather than Wall Street, there are many reasons why timber can offer long-term scaffolding to a diverse portfolio. And, when done the right way, it can also offer a host of highly valuable benefits to the environment. 

Here are just some of the benefits:

1.  Consistent growth, historically 3% higher than inflation

Whether we’re in a time of boom or bust, pandemic or not, we always need wood. On average, the U.S. lumber market has grown by 14% a year between 2017 and 2022. (ref: https://moneyweek.com/investments/commodities/605016/investing-in-timber)

2.  Out-performs the stock market in the long run

Timber has a track record of out-performing the stock market – with less volatility than other asset classes.  (ref: https://www.escapeartist.com/blog/teak-hardwood-types-timber-investments/)

3.  The price is always right 

In the bad years, when lumber prices are low, most timber companies will opt not to harvest. The trees continue to grow and produce more assets until the markets shift to be more profitable. (ref: https://www.cabotwealth.com/daily/stock-market/timber-investments-portfolio-solid-oak)

4.  Demand is predicted to grow .. and grow, and grow …

According to the World Bank, the demand for wood is expected to quadruple by 2050, tracking increases in global population, increased GDP and urbanization. (ref: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/forests/brief/forests-generate-jobs-and-incomes)

5.  Shrinking supply

It is estimated that over 30% of the world’s trees are threatened with extinction because of over-cutting, development and a changing climate. (ref: https://www.bgci.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/FINAL-GTAReportMedRes-1.pdf)

Finding a fast-growing, sustainable, and even renewable, supply of wood to meet the growing demand is critical if we want to stop further species loss and soil degradation. 

6.  An investment that’s good for the planet

Growing more trees is one of nature’s most efficient ways for fighting climate change. Like all green things, they absorb CO2 from the atmosphere as they grow, and they store the carbon in their trunks, limbs, roots and surrounding soil, becoming essential carbon “sinks”. 

Join Us

World Tree offers a new option for you to participate in the many financial, and ecological benefits of the lumber market. With short harvest rotations and a low investment threshold, World Tree has put lumber investing within reach for everyone.  

Investment Highlights

• World Tree is positioned to capture a significant share of the $178 B U.S. market.
• Specially selected trees produce lumber 3x faster than other species
• Versatile, light yet strong – known as the ‘aluminum of lumber’
• Climate-smart growing produce far-reaching environmental benefits
• Low minimum investment of just $500

We’re closing on StartEngine in less than a month. Don’t miss your opportunity to benefit from a unique investment in the growing eco-timber market!

Have you tried investing in World Tree but got stuck on the ‘”Invest Now” page? You are not alone. We’re noticing a lot of people need a bit of help along the way, so we’d like to give you some guidance on the investment process. 

The first thing you need to do to invest is set up your Start Engine account. You will be asked a series of questions about your current finances, for example, regarding how much you earn, your net worth and your tolerance to risk. 

These questions are standard in the industry. They are the kind of questions your financial advisor would typically ask you. We want to reassure you that none of your answers come to World Tree and they are not used by Start Engine for anything beyond compliance purposes. 

After that, you’ll be asked to select your investment amount and payment method. It should be pretty straight foreword at that point - but if you have ANY questions, please reach out to StartEngine’s investor support team. 

Our investment opportunity on StartEngine is only open for one more month - so if you have been thinking about investing but just haven’t gotten around to it - please jump in now! You’ll get the warm feel-good for the holidays knowing you did something good for yourself and for the planet.