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Fred Morgan
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Posted: Sat Jun 11th, 2005 12:34 am |
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It's planting season again and we just checked with the vivero (nursery) and got the list of trees they have available. They have a much wider selection than in previous years, which is a good thing, because we just bought a property that is ideal for native species. I am going to dump the list here, and then I will start looking for all the scientific names.
Corteza amarillo
Corteza negro
cristobal
caoba (Mahogany)
ron-ron
almendro
cedro amargo
cocobolo (Yeah!)
cenizaro
pilón
amarillón
cebo
There were some others that I have removed from the list because they don´t produce the kind of wood I want.
Last edited on Sat Jun 11th, 2005 12:34 am by Fred Morgan
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triplett
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Posted: Thu Jul 7th, 2005 06:36 pm |
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Fred, what nursery do you use and do have any sample prices?
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Fred Morgan
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Posted: Thu Jul 7th, 2005 06:50 pm |
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We use the Technical school in Santa Clara between Ciudad Quesada and La Fortuna.
A couple of years ago they were about 110 colones each, I assume they are now about 150 colones.
Say about 30 cents when bought in volume. (1,000 if I remember)
I can get the phone number for you if you would like?
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Aaron Brewer
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Posted: Mon Aug 1st, 2005 12:59 am |
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This reply is to your post that says you have a new piece of property that is ideal for natives. That peaks my interest. Would you please elaborate on what makes a good property in C.R for native hardwood cultivation?
Thank you
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Fred Morgan
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Posted: Mon Aug 1st, 2005 01:41 am |
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It is higher and reasonably full of trees. There are many pastures that have lots of trees - (good ones) growing. So, it really isn't suitable for plantation trees - so we are just increasing the amount of different trees.
This finca will be a working model for us for the managed forest. Already we have to remove some dead trees, damaged trees, etc.
Also, since we have a river on the property, there are large logs that end up from upstream in the river that we will remove.
There are some very large trees on the property - like a massive Guanacaste tree. None of them will be cut until they reach of the end their growth cycle - which could be after we are dead and gone.
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costaricafinca
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Posted: Tue May 16th, 2006 10:05 pm |
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I realize that I am replying to an old question, in regards to where the technical school is located and do you have a phone number or contact person?
When would you suggest is the best time to buy/plant new trees?
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Fred Morgan
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Posted: Tue May 16th, 2006 10:11 pm |
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Old questions are never a problem.
ITCR would be a great place to contact - but the most important would be MINAE - they will have a list of Forestry Engineers who are current. This is very important.
MINAE will be able to point you in the direction of the Nurseries too.
About now is the time to be getting your order together - that is what we are doing!
Supply and variety looks pretty good this year - but get your order in quickly. You should not plant until after the soaking rains have stopped (the rainy season takes a couple of weeks to settle down)
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Guami
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Posted: Wed May 24th, 2006 06:22 pm |
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Hi all,
I just joined today. I live in the highlands (Volcan) of Chiriqui, in the Republic of Panama. I would like to ask at what altitude are you in CR? Do you have extended rainy seasons and droughts there?
What do you think the similarities are to our to climates?
Thanks alot for this good info.
Guami
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Fred Morgan
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Posted: Wed May 24th, 2006 06:34 pm |
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Hi Guami,
We live in the Northern plains - or the San Carlos plans. Our elevation tends to be between 120 to 200 meters.
Yes, we have 8 months of rainy season - 4 months (sort of) of dry season.
I have heard the Panama is hotter than here - and more buggy. But that is only hear-say.
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