Forest Manager's Comments:
Our pruning operations require regular supervision and monitoring, we also have a very strict quality control programme. Pruning prescriptions set out all requirements for contractors and their pruning operators. For Third Lift we are currently aiming for an average pruned height of 6.2 metres with a minimum green crown of 4.0 metres remaining, we also target an average pruned stocking of 350 (sph). Third lift pruning Operations are scheduled to commence in all Partnerships this year.
After third lift pruning and the final thin we will achieve a minimum pruned height of 6.2 metres with an average stocking of approximately 350 sph. P F Olsen & Company Ltd will then perform final audits in all Partnerships; this is to ensure all operational requirements within the prospectus have been achieved.
GFM Ltd
Forest Manager
April 2010