Unique Tree IDs & Batch Identity in Agarwood Traceability
From Tree to Market — Every Step Verified
1. Unique Tree ID (UTID)
Definition:
A Unique Tree ID (UTID) is a one-of-a-kind identifier assigned to every agarwood tree at planting, which links all activities (growth, inoculation, harvest) to that specific tree.
Purpose:
- Ensures individual tree traceability
- Supports legal compliance and CITES verification
- Enables resin, harvest, and quality tracking
- Facilitates QR or blockchain-based verification
What UTID Typically Includes:
- Plantation code or name
- Plot number / GPS coordinates
- Tree sequence number (e.g., #001, #002…)
- QR code or digital ledger reference
Example:CAPI-IL-2026-PLOT03-TREE045
- CAPI = plantation/company
- IL = location code
- 2026 = planting year
- PLOT03 = plot number
- TREE045 = unique tree number
Best Practices:
- Assign at planting and record in AgriTrace or ledger
- Link every inoculation, growth, harvest, and processing activity to UTID
- Use physical tags + digital record for redundancy
2. Batch Identity
Definition:
A Batch ID represents a group of harvested agarwood chips, resin, or processed products that come from one or more trees and are managed as a single unit in trade.
Purpose:
- Maintains product integrity during processing, packaging, and export
- Simplifies inventory, quality grading, and shipment tracking
- Links products to source trees (UTIDs) for verification
What Batch ID Typically Includes:
- Harvest date
- Source plantation / location
- Linked UTIDs (single tree or multiple)
- Processing type (chips, oil, powder)
- Batch sequence number
Example:CAPI-IL-2026-HV03-BATCH007
- HV03 = harvest cycle
- BATCH007 = sequential batch number
Best Practices:
- Group products logically (by harvest date, processing type, or quality grade)
- Link all batches to UTIDs in digital ledger or QR system
- Assign batch-level QR codes for buyer verification
- Record weight, grade, and processing notes
3. How UTID & Batch Identity Work Together
| Feature | UTID | Batch ID |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Individual tree | Group of harvested products |
| Purpose | Track tree history, inoculation, growth | Track harvested product, quality, shipment |
| Recorded Data | Plantation, plot, tree number, GPS | Linked UTIDs, harvest date, weight, grade, processing notes |
| Verification | QR + blockchain per tree | QR + blockchain per batch |
| Value Added | Ensures tree-level traceability | Ensures product integrity for buyers |
Workflow Example:
- Assign UTID at planting → log growth & inoculation
- Harvest tree → assign harvested chips to Batch ID
- Process batch → maintain batch integrity
- Package and export → scan batch QR for verification
4. Benefits
- Buyer Confidence: Verifiable origin and treatment history
- Legal Compliance: CITES, national permits, and ESG requirements documented
- Premium Pricing: Traceable batches attract higher market value
- Fraud Prevention: Prevents substitution, mixing, or mislabeling
- Operational Efficiency: Simplifies inventory, audits, and reporting
Key Message
“Unique Tree IDs track each tree’s life. Batch IDs ensure harvested products are verifiable. Together, they protect your agarwood, prove compliance, and unlock premium markets.”