Overview of the Urbana Tree Opportunity

 The Urbana Tree, also referred to as the PGE URBANA Tree, is described as the "First Branded Super Tree". It is an epigenetically enhanced species—not genetically engineered—that possesses superior characteristics compared to its parent species (Kiri, Empress, Paulownia, Foxglove).Key 

Characteristics and Environmental Benefits:

• Rapid Growth and Maturity: Initial samples of the Urbana Tree grew almost 30 feet in their first year and reach full maturity in 3–7 years, significantly faster than regular parent species which take 10–15 years.
• Renewable Resource: The tree regrows from the same root system after being harvested, ensuring a continuous and sustainable source of lumber and wood products.
• Carbon and Oxygen Output: The Urbana Tree consumes 11 times more carbon dioxide and produces 6 times more oxygen than regular trees. One mature tree's leaves absorb an average of 22 kgs of carbon dioxide annually (an acre can absorb 90 metric tonnes per year).
• Superior Wood Quality: The wood is 30% stronger than pine, highly resistant to water and bugs, lightweight (1/3 lighter than softwood and 1/5 lighter than hardwood), non-splitting, and dries completely in 30 days without a kiln. This quality positions it as an industry-disruptive "Aluminum of Wood".

Landowners participate by dedicating acreage to establish Urbana Tree farms, typically planting up to 450 trees per acre. The trees generate substantial economic value through multiple harvest and pre-harvest revenue streams:

1. Lumber: High-value timber markets, including high-end furniture and construction materials.
2. Graphene: The unique crystalline structure of the wood makes it a superior source for biochar, which can then be processed into high-grade graphene. This is a major value driver, with an acre potentially yielding 16,200 to 81,000 lbs of graphene, leading to a revenue potential of $1.6 million to $40.5 million per acre (assuming 450 trees/acre).
3. Biomass and Energy: The wood can be converted into biochar and biomass for renewable energy generation, which can also yield electricity, heat, and cooling/ice as by-products.
4. Honey: Each acre of trees can produce an average of 100 liters of honey per year.

The economic value of each Urbana Tree is estimated to be between $2,000 and $5,000.

The financial model includes revenue compensation for partners based on acreage and their level of involvement, as outlined in the provided data tables.er project size. 

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