About Us

Kauai Tropical Timbers is a partnership created to provide an investment growth opportunity and a positive impact on the ecology of Kauai. The purpose of our forestry program is to grow tropical hardwoods in the United States with a focus on sustainable forestry. With the natural supply of tropical hardwoods diminishing at an astonishing and disturbing rate around the world, we are growing trees with the focus of forest values that address economic, environmental, social and cultural concerns.

Once an island of koa, ohia, sandalwood and other species, many of which were endemic to specific Hawaiian Islands, Kauai has the ideal climate for tropical sustainable forestry practices. By growing trees such as teak, mahogany, and others, we can add to the reforestation needed on this island to maintain and revitalize what is and once was.

The vision of KTT was conceived by its President, Mark Smith. Mark has been a resident of Kauai since 1981. He has been actively involved in botany for more than a decade, building a wealth of knowledge and experience in tropical horticulture. He has worked with endangered and endemic plants, and has had great success with numerous ornamental, agricultural and forestry species, including teak, mahogany, koa, and several rosewoods, to name a few.

If you would like to find out more about Kauai Tropical Timbers, or if you would like to speak with Mark, please contact us.