We are dedicated to responsible management, balancing our social and environmental goals with a strong commitment to sustainable forestry and environmental preservation.
As Panama’s foremost teak plantation company, our operations are guided by social responsibility. Our commitment to forest stewardship and traceability is confirmed by our FSC® certification (FSC® C017156). Trusted by global markets, Apical exports premium hardwood—combining natural beauty, durability, and a promise to the planet—with every log meeting the highest standards.
Apical operates its own modern nursery to produce excellent quality, high-yielding cuttings, which are planted on carefully selected soils utilizing the highest yielding genetics available.
Plantations
FSC® Certified Plantations
Apical manages a substantial area of sustainably managed teak plantations. Its own land, located in the Panama and Darién regions, totals 4,400 hectares, with 3,300 hectares dedicated to high-quality teak timberland.
Products
Premium Teak Logs
Apical is a trusted supplier of the highest quality, FSC certified teak logs to a wide and loyal client base. The consistent, repeat business we receive is a testament to our superior product and dependable delivery services.
Operations
Bar-Code Log Yard System
Apical has developed a sophisticated, state-of-the-art, bar-code based log yard management system. This system allows for highly efficient tracking of harvested and exported logs, guaranteeing that our clients' very specific orders are always accurately fulfilled.
Expertise Across Key
Forestry Operations.
We specialize in consulting and development services across multiple renewable energy sectors.
GIS implemented. The first land was acquired and planted. Purchase of maturing teak assets.
2010
Nursery investment completed and 800 hectares planted with own seedlings. Continued acquisition of land. Occupational safety plan implemented. First set of yield models developed with data from Darién.
2011
Clonal program started and some 800 hectares planted. Thinning of maturing stands and first wood sales.
2012
FSC certification granted. First clonal plantation established with some 700 hectares. First mature harvest and roadside sale.
2013
First direct export. Collection of superior genetic material in mature plantation for own clonal mother garden began.
2014
Harvesting volume achieves 10,000 cubic meters per year. Barcode log inventory system implemented to optimize log measurements, sales and chain of custody. First thinning in greenfield plantation commenced.
2015
Apical’s greenfield planting program fully completed and continued expansion of the client base.
2020
Apical initiated its first commercial thinning operation.
2021
Apical initiated thinning operation of the clones planted in 2012.
2022
Management supervision of Quercus Panama, LLC plantations. Record harvesting and wood sales of 38,000 m³.
2024
Management of Quercus Panama, LLC plantations and Group FSC certification together with Quercus Panama, LLC.
Trusted By
Global Markets.
Apical exports premium hardwood—combining natural beauty, durability, and a promise to the planet—with every log meeting the highest standards.
Species: Tectona Grandis (Teak). Available Formats: Logs (TIC 1–3). Moisture Content: 12–18% (customizable upon request). Traceability: Full supply chain traceability with all required export documentation.
Are your plantations FSC® certified?
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Are you compliant with EUDR?
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How much area is dedicated to conservation?
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