Frequently Asked Questions

Whispering Woods is a stewardship program operated by Dendrotonics Agarwood. Stewards pay for agricultural land use, watering, and maintenance services for agar trees cultivated in the Philippines.

You are paying for three things: (1) the use of agricultural land where your tree is planted, (2) regular watering and irrigation services, and (3) ongoing maintenance and cultivation of your assigned agar tree over a 7-year period.

No. This is a stewardship agreement for agricultural services. You are paying for land use and tree care. Any future proceeds from agarwood harvest are incidental and contingent — not guaranteed.

No. This program is not a security, share, equity, bond, or investment contract. It is a services agreement for agricultural land use and tree cultivation.

Dendrotonics Agarwood, a Philippines-based agricultural services company specializing in agar tree cultivation.

The trees are cultivated on agricultural land in the Philippines. Stewards receive region-level location information but not exact GPS coordinates, for security and operational reasons.

One Steward Unit equals one agar tree. Each unit includes land use, watering, and maintenance for that tree over 7 years.

The price per Steward Unit is the USD equivalent of PHP 10,000 at the time of payment. This is approximately $175 USD, though the exact amount depends on the prevailing exchange rate.

7 years from the date of your Stewardship Agreement.

Yes. There is a hard cap of 20,000 total Steward Units across all participants.

Yes. You can purchase multiple units in any tier. Tier 3 (Legacy Bundle) offers bundles of 5, 10, or 25 units with additional benefits.

Tier 1 (Basic) covers land use, watering, and maintenance only. Tier 2 (Plus) adds contingent harvest participation with a 60/40 revenue split. Tier 3 (Legacy Bundle) adds multi-tree bundles, priority services, and optional family naming.

It means that if and when your assigned tree produces harvestable agarwood resin that is sold, you may receive a share of the net proceeds. This is not guaranteed.

For Tier 2 and Tier 3, the split is 60% to the Steward and 40% to the Operator, based on net proceeds after harvesting, processing, and sales costs.

Please contact us to discuss tier changes. Changes may be available depending on unit availability and operational timing, but are not guaranteed.

Tier 3 Stewards can optionally name or dedicate their trees — for example, in honor of a family member. This is for personal and legacy purposes.

Agar trees, specifically Aquilaria species, which are the source of agarwood resin — one of the most valued natural resources in the world.

Agarwood resin is used in high-end perfumery, traditional medicine, incense, and cultural ceremonies across Asia and the Middle East.

Trained agricultural workers provide regular watering, pest control, soil management, and general upkeep throughout the 7-year cultivation term.

Inoculation is a process applied to agar trees to encourage resin formation. It is standard practice in agarwood cultivation, but does not guarantee resin production.

Yes. All Stewards receive a unique Tree ID and annual growth and status updates.

Site visits are not included as standard and require prior arrangement. Access may be limited for operational and security reasons.

No. Your payment covers agricultural services rendered over 7 years. There is no capital guarantee and no promise of financial return.

No harvest proceeds are distributed. Your payment covered the land use and agricultural services already provided during the 7-year term.

Harvest timing depends on tree maturity, environmental conditions, and operational capacity. Delays should be expected as a normal part of agricultural operations.

Key risks include biological risk, harvest uncertainty, market price fluctuations, operational risks, currency risk, and the possibility of not recovering your full payment. See our Risk Disclosure Statement.

No. This program is not registered with the U.S. SEC, Philippine SEC, or any securities regulatory body, because it is not a securities offering.

Yes. We strongly recommend consulting with qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before participating.

Submit an inquiry through our website. Our team will contact you with the full document package for review. After review and signing, you complete payment.

Early termination may be requested in writing. Refunds, if any, are at the Operator's discretion and subject to costs already incurred.

You will receive the Stewardship Agreement, Risk Disclosure Statement, Non-Security Disclaimer, Harvest Contingency Disclaimer, Data Privacy Notice, and your Tree ID assignment confirmation.

The Stewardship Agreement concludes. Harvest distribution (for Tier 2 and 3) occurs if applicable. Renewal options, if available, will be communicated before the term ends.

Yes. The program is designed for Filipinos in the United States, including OFWs, dual citizens, and Filipino-Americans.

No. You do not acquire ownership of the land. You are paying for the use of agricultural land and tree cultivation services.

Transferability terms are outlined in the Stewardship Agreement. Please contact us for details on assignment or transfer options.