High Grove Farms

The supply gap

Global timber supply is shrinking by ~10 billion trees per year

15B

Trees cut annually

Global deforestation at an unsustainable pace

5B

Trees replanted

Replanting efforts fall far short of losses

10B

Net tree loss / year

A widening gap between harvest and regrowth

517M

Hectares lost since 2001

Irreversible land degradation accelerating globally

Demand outlook

Timber demand is increasing while supply cannot replenish fast enough

Wood demand by 2050

+37%

Urbanization by 2050

~68%

Construction share of wood

~40%

Engineered wood CAGR

6–8%

Demand drivers

Wood demand projected to rise +37% by 2050

Global population growing by +1.7 billion by 2050

Urbanization reaching ~68% by 2050

Construction accounts for ~40% of all wood usage

Engineered wood growing at 6–8% annually

Supply cycles of 20–40 years and a net loss of ~10 billion trees per year mean conventional forestry cannot meet future demand.

Investment thesis

The opportunity

High Grove Farms sits at the intersection of three macro trends: global timber scarcity, surging construction demand, and carbon credit markets. The plantations are built to deliver institutional-grade returns through a structurally differentiated asset.

> 4× faster capital cycles

Harvest in 4–7 years vs. 20–40 for conventional hardwood

11× carbon capture

~80 tons CO₂ per hectare per year unlocks carbon credit revenue

Premium timber economics

North America pricing of $500–$3,000+ per m³

Proven & scaling

13,500+ trees, 1 European offtake deal, JV partners in the pipeline

Capital efficiency

4–7 year harvest cycles enable faster capital turnover

Metric	Conventional hardwood	Kiri (Infinity Tree)
Time to harvest	20–40 years	4–7 years
Time reduction	—	80–90% shorter
Harvest cycles	1	6–10 cycles
Replanting required	Yes	Not required

First revenue accelerated by 16–33 years compared to conventional hardwood forestry.

Carbon advantage

11× higher annual carbon capture

Kiri, 7-year

560

Conventional, 7-yr

52

Kiri, annual

80

Traditional forestry

6

CO₂ tons per hectare, 7-year total

Logistics advantage

30–65% lower weight cuts transport cost

Kiri

270

Cedar

370

Pine

450

Oak

800

Density, kg/m³

Diverse markets

End markets & product applications

Target product: high-quality Kiri plywood and sawn timber suitable for industrial and specialty applications.

Furniture manufacturing

Lightweight construction for residential and commercial furniture lines

Construction & interiors

Housing, interior walls, and structural engineered wood products

Marine applications

Boat building, caravan manufacturing, and lightweight transport

Specialty construction

Sauna construction, cabinetry, mouldings, and specialty finishes

Specialized products

Musical instruments, sporting goods, and high-end veneers

Engineered panels

Plywood, composite panels, and lightweight structural materials

Target industry participants

Georgia-PacificKoch IndustriesArauco North AmericaColumbia Forest ProductsWood International AgencyLouisiana-Pacific Building SolutionsMurphy PlywoodGood Industries Inc.WeyerhaeuserBoise CascadeTimber Products Company

Genetics · Plantations

Proprietary genetics platform driving ESG impact

Our laboratory partner has developed four proprietary Kiri hybrid varieties designed for scalable deployment. High Grove Farms converts underutilized and degraded land into structured biological assets across rural economies.

Plantation-ready

Prepared for seamless integration into large-scale planting operations

Non-invasive design

A gentle approach that respects existing ecosystems

Climate adaptability

Engineered to thrive in varied and changing climate conditions

Integrated propagation

In-house tissue culture and nursery capabilities

“Timber isn't just a crop. It's a long-duration economic engine that fundamentally rewires the financial architecture of rural communities.”

Return profile

Timber pricing and yield profile support greater return potential

$500

Lowest grade pricing

Per m³ at standard market rates

$2,500

Current market, mixed grade

Per m³ for premium hardwood grades in North America, at $5.89 per board foot and 190 board feet per tree

High Grove Farms targets higher investor returns than traditional forestry investments.

Partnership model

JV structure enables faster scaling with lower capital requirements

Joint venture structure: Partner contributes 50% of capex and the land; High Grove Farms provides saplings, land preparation, and manages systems, harvesting and offtake. Revenues split 50/50.

What High Grove Farms provides

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Saplings

Proprietary Kiri stock ready for deployment

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Land preparation

Site assessment and full ground preparation

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Operational systems

End-to-end management and monitoring

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Harvesting & offtake

Coordinated harvest logistics and buyer relationships

The JV model reduces partner capex by ~50% while maintaining a 50% revenue share, enabling rapid geographic expansion without proportional capital outlay.

Proof of concept

13,500+ trees already growing in South Africa

13,500

Trees in Dullstroom, South Africa

Live project underway with active growth monitoring

20–40

Hectares per pilot project

Pipeline of JV projects in South Africa, Azerbaijan, France, Georgia and the United States

4–7

Years per harvest rotation

3–4 year optional thinning up to 7-year full harvest; 6+ coppice rotations

1

European offtake agreement

Confirmed buyer relationship securing future revenue

Investment structure

Two ways to participate

Capital raise

$20 million convertible note round

Corporate convertible promissory note
Interest accrues at 15%
4-year term
Option to convert to equity at 25% discount upon maturity

Joint venture

Direct investment into joint venture tree farms

High Grove Farms partners with local partners around the world
Typical structure is 50/50 capex and revenue
High Grove Farms sources plants, prepares farms, builds the operating team, supervises harvest and handles timber offtake

Target returns

Revenue driven primarily by timber cashflows. Carbon credits and other by-products are treated as optional upside.

Our team

High Grove Farms leadership team

A globally experienced team bridging agriculture, finance, and strategic development to drive scalable forestry investments with strong economic and environmental impact.

Greg Meerbaum

CEO

Ryan Hanks

Partner

Tyler Bloechinger

Partner

Keith Ahrens

Partner

Richard F. Hayes

Partner

Jon Karas

Partner

Get in touch

Let's talk citrus

Location

Venus, FL — Highlands County

Email

info@highgroveinfinityfarms.com