For over 40 years, the farm has consistently cultivated timber, which has been an exciting project for us at DAPASA (Desarrollo Agropecuario del Parrita, S.A.). Through decades of dedication and effort, we have allocated suitable areas for this cultivation. Farms such as La Unión, La 45, and El Jicote have underscored our commitment to this noble wood. Nowadays, the oldest teak trees are approximately 25 years old, while the youngest ones have been transplanted for 5 years. This variety in ages reflects our ongoing investment and expansion in this cultivation.

Our location in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, in the canton of Parrita, province of Puntarenas, places us in a region with a rich agricultural tradition, where crops such as rice, African oil palm, and livestock stand out.

Over the years, we have learned, grown, and evolved in the world of teak cultivation, always seeking excellence and sustainability in every step of our process. We are committed to continuing this trajectory with the same enthusiasm and dedication that has brought us to where we are today. Implementing management practices that have a lesser impact on the environment, we cultivate in lands designated for agricultural development and those practicing soil conservation, using green coverings like the leguminous Kudzu, which, aside from fixing atmospheric nitrogen and providing organic matter, maintains soil moisture and health. These practices prevent soil erosion with live coverings and further with agronomic practices such as distributing pruned leaves in the area.

Our cultivation captures approximately 15 tons of CO2 per hectare per year, contributing to the removal of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.

In the last 40 years, our company has been cultivating Teak in the Parrita region. Being a leading company in this agricultural sector, it's central to various local sawmills that provide employment to the community and also marketed at times through exporters who seek the product for its beauty, quality, and good agricultural management, respecting the principles and values of sustainability.

Tectona grandis The species is widely known as Teak in most countries. The species was introduced to Central America in Panama in 1926 with seeds from Sri Lanka. Seeds from this origin were sent to most countries in Central America and the Caribbean. The first plantations were established in Costa Rica between 1926 and 1929.