Nothing has changed for those who bought Tropical American Tree Farm trees. Do not be deceived by those who log in as spokespersons for the company while purporting to be representative tree owners. For three years now they have not been receiving answers to their questions, nor reports on their trees' maintenance, nor any sign that their investment is viable. It appears that they never will.
As an example, bfl's recent 1/10/11 post is quoted below:
"I and several of my friends purchased some of the oldest teak trees that TATF has ever offered. As of yet none of us have received any payment from TATF for 1st or 2nd thinnings. There is no way that I believe that there are piles of letters from people who are so happy with their return on their investments. My friends and I have to be very close to owning trees as long as anyone has. Our empty pockets are still hoping to be even partially filled by a payment from TATF. My pockets would sing with joy and make me get on here and write about receiving money from TATF. Instead my pockets are still empty and I am writing out of hopelessness and despair. So far, after almost 17 years of being involved with TATF, I have to say that this investment is a total bust. If any new investor is thinking about buying trees from this organization, do your homework. Read the entire amount of posts on this site. You will know the true story. I do not own another tree farm and only wish for the success of TATF. So far TATF does not look anything like a successful company for anyone but the owners."
