Better trees
by design.
One foundation. Two approaches.
From one shared foundation, Forest3 operates two market approaches. We develop species- and site-specific custom solutions together with large-scale forestry partners, and deliver commercial baseline programs for main species (such as Eucalyptus, Pine and Acacia) to forestry operations worldwide.
Tailored to your operation.
In close partnership with large-scale forestry companies, we develop and continuously refine site- and species-specific nutrition programs through research, field validation, and operational expertise.
- Plantation-specific formulations and fertilization strategies
- Joint development with partner R&D and operations teams
- Site-specific field trials
- Every growing cycle builds on previous insights
The more we understand your plantation, the more precisely we can support its optimal growth.
Built for forestry at scale.
For forestry operations worldwide, Forest3 provides integrated, field-proven nutrition solutions for key forestry plantation species, supporting tree growth across critical growth stages, from nursery to rotation.
- Forestry-specific nutrition solutions
- Nutrient compositions aligned with tree demand
- Performance validated through field trials
- Ready-to-use solutions for any scale operations
Every plantation needs nutrition designed for forestry.
Shared knowledge.
Continuous improvement.
Long-term collaboration underpins continuous improvement. Scientific research, field results and operational experience together form an ongoing feedback loop, improving program performance and raising the commercial baseline over time. As knowledge grows, so does the foundation, with every application benefiting from continuous improvement.
Optimal growth starts with optimal alignment
Growth performance improves when nutrient supply is aligned with changing plant demand. By combining controlled release with rootzone application during establishment, more nutrients reach the tree where they can contribute to growth.
Higher Nutrient Uptake
On average*, 6x higher Nitrogen uptake and 5x higher Phosphorus uptake compared with standard forestry fertilization practices, by delivering nutrients directly in the rootzone.
*On average across all commercial trials combined.
Minimal Nutrient Losses
Applied in the planting hole, within the rootzone and in direct contact with the roots, so that 100% of the root uptake area is utilized to absorb nutrients. This prevents surface runoff, reduces leaching and volatilization, and keeps nutrients out of reach of competing weeds.
Improved Early Growth and Uniformity
During establishment, Forest3 Rootzone-treated young trees showed more uniform growth and +13% greater height growth* than standard forestry fertilization practices (at 6 months after transplanting).
*On average across all commercial trials combined.
Higher Average Tree Height
On average, trees are +20 cm higher compared with standard forestry fertilization practices at 12 months after transplanting.
*On average across all commercial trials combined.
Lower Application Requirements
5.5× lower nutrient input per hectare compared with standard forestry fertilization practices, with nutrient supply matched to the tree’s demand.
*On average across all commercial trials combined.
Improved Operational Efficiency
1× application at planting, as part of the planting operation, eliminates the need for additional fertilization operations and associated logistics and labour.
Greater Cost Efficiency per Hectare
Lower fertilizer volumes mean lower purchasing, transport, storage and handling costs. A single application at planting cuts labor and operational demands, further reducing the cost of fertilization. Overall, these efficiencies improve financial efficiency per hectare.
Knowing is growing
Forest3 grows from knowledge, expertise and curiosity. We challenge established forestry practice and continuously look for better ways of working.
Continuous improvement is built into the way we operate - through ongoing R&D and the belief that what works today can always be improved tomorrow.
Development is guided by an Advisory Board of experienced agronomists, forestry experts and commercial professionals. Together with internal and external specialists, we ensure that all progress is grounded in scientific insight, field performance and practical business experience.
Our nutrition systems are tested across regions and conditions, and validated through real-world application.
“We found Forest3 Rootzone easy to use and cost-efficient. Placing its NutriBags directly in the planting hole saved time and labor, with no root damage observed. We achieved canopy closure in line with our previous fertilizer regime, while using less than one-fifth the fertilizer.”
Pieter Du Plessis
CEO, UPC Forestry
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“Over the past three years, we have combined our understanding of plant nutrition and tropical plantation forestry to create a product development pipeline that we hope will provide the industry with better nutrition options in the future.”
Paul Warburton
Forestry Research & Nursery Support, Nurseed Pty Ltd
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“Forest3 Rootzone, marketed as NuTreebag in Sub-Saharan Africa, is applied through its NutriBags in a single operation at planting. We have seen better tree health and growth, even 12 months after planting. When you calculate total system costs, NuTreebag is more cost-efficient than conventional fertilizer.”
Pieter Becker
Forestry Manager, Tanzania
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“Forest3 Rootzone significantly outperformed the other products in our field trials, with a visible height gain of 20 to 25%. Being able to plant and fertilize in one operation was a major game-changing achievement, helping us eliminate operational inefficiencies.”
Innocent Sithole
Experienced Forester
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