Some trees are capable of producing more than 1 crore per acre. The estimated cost and profit of all these 5 trees is given. Where to sell trees is shared in this blog post.
Select any tree out of these 5 trees to plant on your farm. You will get all the details about these trees on our website just use the search box to explore more about any tree.
5 Best tree farm profit per acre & low cost
One can plant 350 to 500 to 700 trees per acre depending on the tree. To get good revenue one shall plant 500 trees per acre. A good thing is that these 5 trees can be grown along with other crops, and if someone lacks land and doesn’t want to disturb their regular crops then they can grow these trees on the boundaries of the farm.
Mahogany tree
The mahogany tree is one of the best trees to plant due to its high survival capability in any circumstance. It is soil-friendly, with less fertilizer, less water and less care required for this plant.
Mahogany is one of the most valuable trees in India and by doing its cultivation farmers can boost their income with less investment. Yes, this is the tree with low cost and high returns.
Trees in 1 acre – 500 to 700 trees.
Cost for 10 years – Nearly 7 lakh for planting 1k trees.
Tree selling price after 10 years – Rs 10k to Rs 15k depending on cubic feet.
Profit – 700 trees x Rs 10k = 70 lakhs.
Net profit = Rs 70 lakh – Rs 7 lakh = Rs 63 lakh per acre.
Sagwan tree
Sagwan tree wood is infection-free and waterproof which makes this precious in the market and this is one of the reasons these trees are mostly used in making furniture. The tree can survive more than 200 years and it also grows again while cutting from the bottom.
Trees per acre – 400 to 500 trees.
Expenditure – 50 to 55 thousand.
Earning – Selling price Rs 30k to 40k. 400 trees x 30k = Rs 2 crore 20 lakhs.
Rosewood tree
The rosewood tree is capable of producing hard durable wood used for making furniture. It is rot resistance and insect-free wood used in making exotic veneers, boat parts, guitar bodies etc.
Trees per acre = 250 trees.
Cost for 10 years = 509900.
Rosewood tree selling price after 10 years = Rs 40k.
Profit = 250 trees x Rs 40000 = 1 crore.
Net profit = Rs 1 crore – Rs 509900 = Rs 94,90,100.
Rubber tree
Rubber tree cultivation in India is mostly done and South Indian regions. South America and Central America grow phenomenon rubbers and famous for their cultivation. It is a forest wild tree that grows 43 meters in height.
Trees in 1 acre = 500 trees.
Cost for 7 years = Rs 365500.
Profit = More than Rs 1 lakh per acre.
Eucalyptus tree
The average eucalyptus tree price per tonn is Rs 450. One tree is capable of producing 350 to 700 kg of wood. It takes almost 9 years to get ready for harvesting and this tree needs water in huge quantities therefore costing gets higher in low rainfall areas.
Plants per acre = 500 plants.
Cost = Rs 106000.
Net profit = Rs 5,24,000.
FAQ
How many trees per acre should I plant?
Depends on which tree you are planting. One should plant 300-500 mahogany trees per acre whereas only 250-300 Sandalwood plants can be planted in one acre.
How many rosewood trees per acre should I plant?
250 to 350 trees can be planted.
Which tree farming is most profitable in the world?
There are trees like agarwood tree, sandalwood that can generate huge income but they need good investment as well. We recommend mahogany trees due to less care, low investment and huge returns after 10 years.
How many eucalyptus trees can be planted in one acre?
350 to 500 trees can be planted depending on the land shape and interest in growing another crop in the same field.
Who planted one lakh trees?
Jadav Molaii Payeng has been planting trees for the last 44 years and is well known as the forest man of India.
