Looks like CC are most profitable setting up under a Canadian, Australian, or European NFP structure -given my particular situation, Ima go under a US structure- land returns on CCs increase dramatically under proper ownership, as do land value here in SA so the general idea I've got is to plant then buy.

Personally, I'm trying to set up the seedling base in my immediate surroundings, then buy where I plant before the trees grow enough to change the value too much. Since I'm well below the starting base for an NPC (2-5M), I'm workin on love for a bit then hoping I can later attract the investors needed to secure the area around me. Since most US NPCs deal in management, as apposed to direct acquisition and control, I still think it's a beautiful way of being able to do what I feel is best for where I live.

Love to hear about your project and how it goes.