Phase 1 Report Christmas Tree Plantation: Initial Assessment

Prepared for Greenwood New Brunswick Project Ltd.

July 13, 2008

2095438 Ontario Ltd. o/a

Hollands Forestry Consulting199 Ravina Avenue

Garson, Ontario, P3L 1A7Tel: 705 693 9089 Fax: 705 693 9191

email: forester@onlink.net

Executive Summary This report satisfies the Phase 1 requirements of the Greenwood New Brunswick Project Ltd. June 13, 2008 approved project proposal submitted by Hollands Forestry Consulting. Thus report indicates that by 2018 assuming the successful establishment of a quality Christmas tree plantation on the Greenwood properties, the project will account for approximately 2% of the province’s sales. New Brunswick has consistently generated 10% of Canada’s sales of Christmas trees between 2003 and 2007. New Brunswick markets are dependent on exports to the United States for success. Approximately 85% or more of trees grown in New Brunswick are used to satisfy export markets. Balsam fir is the bulk of the trees used for this purpose and is a native tree to New Brunswick. Fraser fir is also used however cultivating this tree requires significantly higher diligence and care to allow this tree to achieve its crop potential. Markets for Scotch pine and white pine appear to be declining. This report identifies several agencies that support growers in the art and science of tree growing and marketing. Key government agencies and the start of a list of competing growers are also presented. Remote sensing suggests that 43.7 hectares of the Greenwood properties have potential for development. This will result in a maximum of 110,000 trees. The actual figure established on the project area will be less than this amount due to periodic mortality typically associated with natural plant systems and due to space requirements for within plantation access trails for tending and maintenance equipment. Available imagery did not permit adequate evaluation of the current vegetative condition of the York property, although the front end of the parcel looks to support heavier vegetation than that found at the rear of the property. Heavy site preparation (tree chippers and herbicide use) to clear both parcels is anticipated. A site assessment is required to verify the productive area for each property and site preparation requirements and costing. Soil analysis to assess fertility and initial fertilization schemes will also be conducted as part of the proposed site assessment. Remote sensing confirms that the majority of the Greenwood properties can be considered upland which could feasibly support development of a Christmas tree farm. The properties appear to have an existing heavy brush to woodland vegetative cover, however a viable timber harvest is not anticipated. Chipping or heavy site preparation is anticipated to allow for the establishment of the project. Further on-site evaluation is recommended.

Table of Contents Executive Summary ..............................................................................................1 Table of Contents..................................................................................................2 1.0 Overview of the New Brunswick Christmas Tree Industry ..............................3 2.0 Industry Contacts ............................................................................................5

2.1 Christmas Tree Associations.......................................................................5 2.2 Professional Associations ...........................................................................7 2.3 Growers List ................................................................................................8 2.4 Regional Woodlot Association.....................................................................8

3.0 Regulatory Considerations..............................................................................9 3.1 Environment ................................................................................................9 3.2 Export ........................................................................................................10 3.3 Grading .....................................................................................................11

4.0 Market Considerations ..................................................................................11 5.0 Development Potential ..................................................................................12

5.1 Remote Sensing Assessment ...................................................................12 5.2 Soil Sampling ............................................................................................13 5.3 Foliage Analysis ........................................................................................13

6.0 Summary ......................................................................................................14 Appendix I ...........................................................................................................15 Appendix II ..........................................................................................................16 Appendix III .........................................................................................................17

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1.0 Overview of the New Brunswick Christmas Tree Industry

Wikipedia reports that North America cuts 40 million Christmas trees annually, with 3 to 6 million trees cut from Canadian Christmas tree farms. This suggests that Canadian share of the North American Christmas tree production can range from 7% to 15%. The web posting goes on to state that in 1995 Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia accounted for 80% of the Canadian production. These provinces, together with British Columbia and New Brunswick in 1995 accounted for 95% of Canada’s land in production of this crop. During this time Quebec generate a third of Canada’s production. Figure 1 below provides a comparative view of provincial annual Christmas tree sales from 2003 to 20071. The trend in sales appears relatively consistent from year to year for Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The largest producer of Christmas trees, Quebec, experienced a recent decline in sales of $17 million (cdn.) The reason for this decline was not provided with the data.

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In 2004 Wikipedia notes that Canada had a production of 3.9 million trees valued at $62 million of which $36.2 million was generated by 2.5 million exported trees. Quebec accounted for over 30% of this production. 2The New Brunswick Christmas tree industry is reported to have 350 active growers putting to market approximately 0.5 million trees annually which generates revenues around $10 million (cdn). These figures presented by INFOR may be a somewhat optimistic when compared to the revenue data presented in figure 1 which suggest sales for the province around $6.2 million (cdn.)3 Export to the United States, particularly the eastern seabord accounts for more that 85% percent or more of these trees. The wreath and greenery market adds another $20 million in annual sales making New Brunswick the largest Canadian greenery-exporter. This industry generates 4,500 full time annual seasonal jobs. Figure 2 below suggests that on average over the five year term between 2003 and 2007 New Brunswick contributes approximately 10% of Canada’s sales based on date use to generate figure 1.

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contribute approximately 2% of New Brunswick’s annual sales in 2018 assuming sales demand and producers remain consistent.

2.0 Industry Contacts Growers in the province have the opportunity to become a member of six regional associations. These associations contribute to the New Brunswick Christmas Tree Growers Coop Ltd. which is the provincial agency responsible for lobbying the provincial government. Membership in this association is administered by INFOR. INFOR is the key information source for Christmas tree growers in New Brunswick. Due to the large dependence on export markets, membership in the National Christmas Tree Association is considered essential to doing business in the Untied States. The New Brunswick Coop is a member of this association, however membership and direct contribution to the Market Expansion Program of the association is recommended by area growers. The following section presents additional information about the associations involved with Christmas tree growing and marketing in New Brunswick.

2.1 Christmas Tree Associations This section of the report presents the contact information for industry associations that may provide value to the grower. These agencies are generally membership driven groups. Groups with potential relevance to Greenwood New Brunswick Project are listed below. INFOR INFOR is a key resource to the Christmas tree industry in New Brunswick. All points of inquiry lead back to INFOR at some point in the discussion. The agency was formed through the initiative of the New Brunswick Christmas Tree Growers Association, the NB Maple Syrup Association and the New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners with support from the NB Department of Natural Resources. The contact for Christmas tree culture at INFO is Chris Dickey. The contact information is noted below. Janette Desharnais Executive Director, INFOR Inc. 1350 Regent Street Maritime College of Forest Technology, Room 223 Fredericton, NB E3C 2G6 Telephone: 506-450-8787 Toll Free (in the Maritimes): 1-877-450-8787 Email: janette@infor.ca

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Web link: www.infor.ca The New Brunswick Christmas Tree Growers Coop. Ltd. The Coop was established in 1976 to act for and on behalf of the members who are involved in the growing and marketing of Christmas trees and other related natural products. Membership is administered by INFOR. Tree grading fees are paid to this agency. Reduced tree grading fees are observed by membership in the agency. Central Christmas Tree Growers, New Brunswick This is a regional group representing Christmas tree growers in the Fredericton area. Chris Bringloe norcrest@nbnet.nb.ca National Christmas Tree Association The National Christmas Tree Association is national voice of the Christmas tree industry in the United States. Membership is through association with the State of provincial organization or through participating in the Tree Industry Partnership (TIP) and/or through individual contribution to the Market Expansion Program. This is a key association to contribute to due the market intelligence and networking opportunities with U.S. growers. Membership cost ranges from $US 229 to $US 879 plus $0.02* the number of Christmas trees sold in the prior year. Associate Membership is $US 80 annually for access to publications, newsletters and research. Additional fees are charged for access to different programs offered by the association, including the Market Expansion program. 16020 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 300 Chesterfield, MO 63017 Phone: 636/449-5070 FAX: 636/449-5051 Email: info@realchristmastrees.orgWebsite: www.christmastree.org Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association This association is comprised of five provincial Christmas tree associations in Canada. The executive of the association is elected or appointed from growers holding membership in one of the provincial associations. The mandate of this agency is to lobby government to improve the economic environment for

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Christmas tree growers and to assist with developing domestic and international markets. Website: www.christmastree.net Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario The Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario provides a networking, marketing and information repository for its membership. Full Member: $195 cdn. annual fee (less than 40 acres in production) Senior Member: $250 cdn. annual fee (40 or more acres in production) Plus Member: $360 cdn. annual fee (option to use Export Member status for and addition $165 fee) Association Member: $130 cdn. annual fee (non-voting membership for those not yet selling trees) Subscriber: $80 cdn. annual fee receives newsletters and communiqués. Box 93 Wasaga Beach, Ontario L9Z 1A2 Telephone: 1-705-429-5328 Fax: 1-705-429-6561 Email: ctfo@christmastrees.on.ca Website: www.christmastree.on.ca

2.2 Professional Associations Christmas tree management is designated an agricultural activity in New Brunswick. There is some crossover however with forestry in many of the management activities supporting Christmas tree farming can be considered to fall within the scope of the practice of forestry. The used of the term Registered Professional Forester (R.P.F.) is not currently a right-to-practice term with membership in the association still voluntary. Efforts are underway to amend the provincial legislation to elevate the designation to right-to-practice and subsequent Licensure as has previously occurred in other provinces in Canada. Application for temporary membership with A.R.P.F.N.B. to cover any work undertaken within the province by this author is required out of courtesy and demonstration of professional conduct. The Association of Registered Professional Foresters in New Brunswick (A.R.P.F.N.B.) 1350 Regent Street, Suite 221 Fredericton, NB E3C 2G6 Telephone: 506-4526933 Fax: 506-450-3128 Email: info@arpfnb.ca

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Web: www.arpfnb.ca

2.3 Growers List INFOR indicates there are approximately 350 growers in the province of New Brunswick. Appendix I presents a short list of nurseries as presented on the INFOR website and the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association website. This provides an initial contact list from which to develop contacts and network within the local industry.

2.4 Regional Woodlot Association Timber sales in New Brunswick are administered and marketed through regional marketing boards. These boards were developed by landowners to negotiate fair prices with industry and lobby the provincial government on issues affecting private landowners. The formation of these associations is enshrined in provincial legislation. Seven regional boards are established in New Brunswick. The associations provide forest management advice and logistics support to private woodlot owners looking to market timber from their lands. It also administers provincial funds available to assist landowners for silviculture, the bulk of these dollars are allocated to thinning and tree planting. York Sunbury Charlotte Forest Products Marketing Board The marketing board for the region of the project is the York Sunbury Charlotte Forest Products Marketing Board. The potential sale of timber should merchantable wood be found growing on the property will require marketing the timber through this board. A spring 2008 price list for timber is presented in Appendix II. Dave Palmer York Sunbury Charlotte Forest Products Marketing Board Mail: P.O. Box 424 Fredericton NB E3B 4Z9 Telephone: (506) 444-6644 (Fredericton) or (506) 466-5914 (St. Stephen) E-mail: ysc@nbnet.nb.caWebsite: www.ysc.nb.ca New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners Inc. The regional woodlot forest product marketing boards are represented at the provincial level by the New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners which is comprised of an executive that administers the business activities of the Federation. The executive takes its direction from a board of directors selected from the regional associations.

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Ken Harding, Manager New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners Inc. 259 Brunswick Street, Suite 304 Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 1G8 Phone: 506-459-2990 Fax: 506-459-3515 Email: nbfwo@nbnet.nb.ca Website: www.nbwoodlotowners.ca

3.0 Regulatory Considerations This section presents regulations with the potential to impact or direct activities on the project area.

3.1 Environment Migratory Bird Convention Act, 1994 The purpose of this federal legislation is to protect and conserve migratory birds in Canada and the United States as populations and individual birds, and their nests. With consideration of the protection of nests (avoid disturbing) during the breeding season in there is no significant concern of contravention of this legislation. Endangered Species Act Chapter E-9.101, March 22, 1996 Fifteen plant and animal wildlife species are identified as species at risk by the province of New Brunswick4. Review of this list suggests a very low likelihood of impacts to habitat associated development of the Greenwood properties. Key habitat requirements for the species on this list are not likely to be found on the Greenwood property, particularly those parts of the property suitable for growing trees. Fish and Wildlife Act Chapter F-14.1, July 16, 1980 No concerns anticipated assuming use of standard methods to control runoff to mitigate sedimentation for any work around streams or water bodies. Municipal Zoning/Provincial Land Use Planning Review of property information indicates the Sunbury parcel (13.4 hectares) is described as Woodland and the Property Type termed Timberland. No conflict is anticipated with the intended use. Review of property information indicates the York parcels (13.1 and 29.2 hectares) the parcels are described as Land with a property type termed

4 http://www.gnb.ca/0078/publications/SpeciesAtRisk-e.asp

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Residential Lots – Unserviced. Further research is required to confirm that development as a Christmas tree farm is an accepted use of this land. Pest Control Products Act. The is federal legislation administered by Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) of Health Canada. All herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides fall under this Act. This agency through its legislation determines which products may be used and how they are to be used in Canada. Pesticides Control Act This is the provincial legislation that along with its regulations, licences how pesticides are applied within the province. Licences are required to sell these regulated products. Licences are also required to apply these products. There are also times when permits are required to allow the application of pesticides. This program is administered by the Pesticides Management Unit of the Environment Department of the government of New Brunswick.5

3.2 Export Two Canadian agencies are involved with the export of goods. The Canada Food Inspection Agency http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/toce.shtml The Canada Food Inspection Agency has jurisdiction over the export of plant material including Christmas trees. Currently, Phytosanitary Certificates are required to ship Christmas trees to Mexico. Specific procedures are required to be followed by producers to this market. The certificate is renewable every five years. A local grower indicates that the Mexican government also requires their inspectors to physically assess each grower at the growers cost of bringing the inspectors to Canada. This grower also indicated that the agency also plays a role with shipments to the United States, however the agency’s website does not provide any specific reference to this requirement. Additional research is suggested to better understand this agency’s export requirements to this market. Export Development Canada www.edc.ca Export Development Canada is an arm of Industry Canada that facilitates the development of export opportunities for Canadian business. The agency also administers a program that guarantees payment of exports. Additional research of these programs may be of value to Greenwood New Brunswick.

5 http://www.gnb.ca/0009/0369/0002/0001-e.asp

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3.3 Grading Christmas trees graded in the province of New Brunswick are administered under the Natural Products Grades Act (O.C. 84-546). The Coop described above also plays a role in the administration of the program. This provincial act regulates the practice of Christmas tree grading, defines eligible persons that may perform the grading and defines the fees and eligible charges for grading services.

4.0 Market Considerations The New Brunswick Christmas tree market is primarily focused on export to the United States. The Atlantic seaboard is the market that draws the majority of this province’s exports to the United States. The New Brunswick industry is also credited with exports to Mexico, South America and the Caribbean Islands region. Export markets are critical for a successful Christmas tree farm due the relatively limited local market. The population of New Brunswick is relatively small at approximately 700,000 people. This population is largely rural or has generally easy access to obtain their own Christmas tree from forested or woodland areas and are not necessarily dependent on the retail Christmas tree outlets to satisfy their demand. Development of efficient distribution and retail outlets along the Atlantic seaboard is key to the successful marketing of any grower’s product. Tree form, species and quality tolerances vary throughout this market. Development of an understanding of the consumer variation will assist with improved targeting of sales. It has also been suggested through research for this report that greater revenue opportunities are created for the grower if they have ownership in the retail outlet opportunity. Wholesale volume distribution to large retailers such as Walmart or Home Depot generally provides the opportunity to market a wide range of quality at a lower price per tree. This assures revenue but may forego maximizing income. The industry has a quality classification system that uses a series of measures to determine Christmas tree quality. Pricing is often based on this classification. Local markets however may vary in the degree of tolerance within a quality classification. New Brunswick growers typically grow Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) for the bulk of their output6. A portion of growers also have a component of Frazer Fir however INFOR suggests growing this tree can be more demanding than balsam

6 Telephone conversation with Chris Dickie, INFOR June 10, 2004.

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fir. A recent conversation with a former Ontario Christmas tree farm manager7 suggests that Scotch pine is not as popular as it once was and growers are moving away form this product.

5.0 Development Potential Local growers typically budget eight years from establishment to develop a suitable crop which generates first revenues. One grower uses a 12 year cycle with revenues generated in years 8 through 10. Year 11 is scheduled for site preparation treatments (stump pulling or grinding, tilling the land and establishment of a cover crop to rehabilitate soil conditions) and planting of new stock in Year 12 begins the next cycle. Diligence with weed control and tending is critical to reduce competition for site resources from other vegetation and to reduce potential impacts from rodents (mice, voles, and rabbits) A local grower with 185 acres in production indicated that they consistently produce 5,000 to 6,000 trees based on the current tree development on their farm8 an typical sales. The grower has however secured sales between 10,000 to 13,000 trees this year and will fulfill the order through the purchase of available stock from other growers since they have not prepared sufficient number in advance to accommodate this spike in sales.

5.1 Remote Sensing Assessment Greenwood lands for the project have a potential growing capacity of over 100,000 trees assuming the area estimated from remote sensing is truly plantable ground. This potential will be verified during site inspections where plantable ground and current ground cover will be accurately classified and mapped using global positioning system software. The table below presents the result and assumptions used to estimate the planting potential for the Greenwood properties. Images for the York and Sunbury parcels are presented in Appendix III. The Sunbury parcel has the majority of its land area supporting a bog type wetland that is not suitable for growing tree. A road system is reasonable close to productive portion of this property that access to future plantations can be established at reasonable cost. The potential productive are of this property currently supports heavy brush with scattered residual trees. Heavy site preparation in the form of a hydro-axe for chipping head is required to reduce this competition to allow for plantation establishment.

7 Telephone conversation with Jim Turner R.P.F., former manager of Sheridan Christmas tree farms in Ontario Canada. 8 Telephone conversation with Jeff Mullin June 10, 2008

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The majority of the York property appears productive land with potential for supporting a Christmas tree farm. However the resolution of the available satellite imagery does not support as detailed an assessment as that provided for Sunbury. A ground assessment is required to verify the type of vegetation cover on this property. Table 1. Estimate of plantable area and maximum seedlings for York and Sunbury. SunburyArea (ha) 13.4Estimated Plantable Area (ha) 3.727.7% of total areaEstimated Maximum Trees 9,279Entire estimated plantable area requires clearing and site preparation prior to planting

YorkArea (ha) 42.3Estimated Plantable Area (ha) 40.094.6% of total areaEstimated Maximum Trees 100,000Majority of area currently supporting vegetation. Imagery does not pprovide adequate resolution to assess development work required. The purchase or recent aerial photography or satelite imagery or a site visit is required to assess planting potential.

AssumptionsEstimated maximum trees assumes 2 metre * 2 metre planted tree spacing anddoes not considered loss are due to within plantation corridors for equipment accessfor tending and maintenance.

Ground accessment of plantable area will net these estimates down.

5.2 Soil Sampling The proposed project area will be stratified by slope and other appropriate factors affecting soil moisture and drainage. Each defined area will have a series of soil samples taken within which to average soil fertility will be assessed and a recommended fertilization program proposed. Soil samples will be submitted to INFOR for analysis. The sampling program will follow that prescribed by INFOR.

5.3 Foliage Analysis INFOR also provides foliage analysis to assist growers with refinement of fertilizing regimes to ensure optimum growth and colour of crop trees. This service is not required until seedlings have been established.

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6.0 Summary The Greenwood New Brunswick Project has a maximum potential of establishing 110,000 seedlings on 43.7 of productive land on two parcels. The larger parcel in York has a potential of 40.0 hectares that may be put into production. The Sunbury property has only 3.7 hectares. This assessment is base on remote sensing using Google Earth Pro9. Heavy brush clearing is anticipated for the small portion of productive land available on the Sunbury parcel. The image resolution was not sufficient to qualify site preparation requirements on the York parcel and a site visit is recommended.

9 Hollands Forestry Consulting maintains licence privileges to use Google Earth Pro.

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Appendix I

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* This list is not extensive. If you know of any nurseries that are not included in this list please contact us

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New Brunswick

Maritech Forestry Inc., Gerri Hughes

Tel: (506)458-9466 Fax: (506) 451-9313

673 Charters Sett. Rd., Charters Settlement NB, E3C 1V8

Bristol Evergreens, Charles Mcnair

Tel: (506)392-5553, Fax: (506)392-1996,

4 Welch St., Bristol, NB, E7L 2E4

Old Ridge Nursery Ltd (Canada), David McLaughlin

Tel: (506)466-2770, Fax: (506)465-0881,

8752 Hwy 3, Old Ridge, NB, E3L 4W3

Spence Farms, Alex Mcintyre

Tel: (506) 466-2535,

605 Richardson Rd, Lawrence Station, NB, E5A 1T4

South East Nursery Ltd., Claire Gogen

Tel: (506)577-4431, Fax: (506)577-2800,

Cap-Pelé

Lucien Rossignol

Tel: (506)473-4021, Fax: (506)473-4020,

Grand Falls

Gordon Young

Tel: (506)452-6920,

Fredericton

Madran Tree Nursery, Austin Brimsacle

Tel: (506)783-1916, Fax: (506)783-2931,

Bathurst

JD Irving Ltd., Greg Adams

Tel: (506)432-2900, Fax: (506)432-2807,

Sussed East

Fraser Papers Newfor, Terry Noble/

Français

Nursery list

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Gille Couturier

Tel: (506)737-2345, Fax: (506)737-2108,

27 Rice St., Edmundston, Nb, E3V 1S9

UPM-Kymmene Miramichi, David Blair

Tel: (506)627-3727, Fax: (506)622-5702,

345 Surtis Rd., Miramichie, NB, E1V 3N3

Nova Scotia

NS Natural Ressources, Brian White

Tel: (902)893-5694, Fax: (902)893-6102,

P.O. Box 68, Truro, NS, B2N 5B8

T & D Nursery

Tel: (902)689-2737

Nova Scotia

Morrison's Greenhouse, Lloyd & Janice Morrison

Tel: (902)736-9371, Fax: (902)736-9383,

2438 Hillside Boulardarie Rd., Southside Coulardarie, NS, B1Y 2S5

PEI

JF Gaudet Forest Nursery, Bill Butler

Tel: (902)368-4711, Fax: (902)368-4713,

P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 7N8

Newfoundland

Wooddale Provincial Forest Nursery, Barry Linehan

Tel: (709)489-3012, Fax: (709)489-9113,

PO Box 616, Grand Fall, Nfld, A2A 2K2

Quebec

Pépinière de Harrington Inc., Fernand Robichaud

Tel: (819)242-1947, Fax: (819)242-2064,

270 ch dela Rivière Rouge, Harrington, QC, J8G 2S7

U.S.

Old Ridge Nursery Ltd. (US)

P.O. Box 334, Calais, Maine, 04619-0334

Western Maine Nursery

Tel: (207)935-2161,

1 Evergreen Dr., Fryebrug, ME, 04037-1244

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All prices are after Board levy of 2.2%

The 2.2% levy is composed of 0.5 % for Forest Management and 1.7% for operations

REVISED MAY 26, 2008

Note: Mill scale hours used in the booklet are given in New Brunswick times.

Currency used is Canadian dollars for all Canadian mills and U.S. currency for all U. S. mills except Domtar (Georgia Pacific) and Louisiana-Pacific

Mill Species Zone Price Unit Specs KATAHDIN PAPER COMPANY East Millinocket, Maine PULPWOOD TL ALL $ 53.79 ton Min top 3", Max butt 20" Min length 12'; Up to 1/3 rot. Hrs Mon- Fri 7:00 am - 11:00 pm US FUNDS $ 121.05 cord Risers required on trucks NOTHING OVER 2 MONTHS OLD Trucks without risers need to be in 4' PULPWOOD 4' ALL $ 110.02 cord Min top 3", Max butt 20" Length 46 - 49" stick scale by 2:30 pm CDN time

VERSO PAPERS -ISLAND FALLS Island Falls, Maine PULPWOOD 8' $48.90 ton Min Length 12' Min Top 3.5" Maxi Butt 26" no rot 4 - 8" over 9" up to 30%, sound red heart and Spruce & Fir 94"-96" $110.03 cord visible growth rings. Limbs trimmed flush to tree This market is currently filled TL $48.90 ton Same as Above $110.03 cord PULPWOOD Hours Mon - Fri 7:00 am -4:00 pm Poplar 8' 8' $ 46.94 Ton 5" min top, 21" max butt Rot up to 50% $ 117.35 Cord Poplar TL TL $ 46.94 Ton 3" min top, 21" max butt Rot up to 50% $ 117.35 Cord VERSO PAPERS - BUCKSPORT BUCKSPORT PULPWOOD 4' ALL $ 115.40 Cord Min top 4", Max butt 26", 47-49" Spruce & Fir The grade of pulp wood required for this market is high. No rot, Hours Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:40 pm U S FUNDS Logger training is required for all contractors. Landowners cutting less than 10 load/year on their own land are exempt. VERSO PAPERS - CHERRYFIELD Cherryfield, Maine Hemlock 8' ALL $ 26.41 ton 5" min top, 8'6" Rot up to 50% Hours Thurs & Friday only 8:00 am - 4:00 pm $ 71.33 cd Tree Length TL All $ 26.41 ton 3.5" Min top, 26" Max butt Length min 12' & up in multiples of 4' JUST HEM/PINE AT THIS TIME $ 71.33 cd No rot under 8" 30% allowed over 9" TAKING 8' PINE AT ISLAND FALLS Pine Softwood 8' ALL $ 29.34 ton 5" min top, 8'6" Rot up to 50% also $66.02 cd

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TL ALL $26.41 ton 5" min top, Rot up to 50% $59.45 cd Spruce & Fir 8' & TL Kraft ALL $ 24.45 ton

$ 55.04 cd Same as above Poplar TL & 8' ALL $ 44.99 ton 3" min top, 21" max butt Rot up to 50% US FUNDS $ 112.50 cd Same as above DEVON LUMBER 200 Gibson St. Fredericton, NB PULPWOOD Rails Spruce & Fir 10'4" $2.15 pc 4-5" outside bark Max Butt NONE Straight, well knotted NO ROT 8'Pulpwood 6' - 8'6" $ 34.23 mt Top 3.5 " Max top 12" Maxi rot 25% solid red is ok no crotches, no dead wood or excessive flares $ 69.83 cd JDI SUSSEX 5 Wheeler Rd. Four Corners, NB PULPWOOD Grade 1 Z1 $ 44.99 M.T. Min top 3.1", Max butt 20" 4', 8', Mon-Thurs 7:00 am -5:00 pm Spruce & Fir & Jack Pine $ 91.78 Cord Gr 1 must be 80% spruce no jack pine Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm 4' & 8' Must be 2 months old & < 2% rot Z2 $ 46.94 MT $ 95.76 Cord Z 3-6 $ 48.90 MT $ 99.76 Cord Grade 2 Z1 $ 35.21 M.T. Min top 3.1", Max butt 20" 4', 8', $ 71.83 Cord Must be < 6 months old Z2 $ 37.16 MT $ 75.81 Cord Z 3-5 $ 39.12 MT $ 79.80 Cord Spruce & Fir Grade 3 all $ 41.08 M.T. 75%SPRUCE, Min top 3.1", Max butt 20", needs to be 12 ' plus,

Tree Length PULP $ 83.80 Cord less than 3 months old White Pine pulp Grade 4 all $ 28.36 M.T. Min top 3.1", Max butt 20" 4', 8', $ 57.85 Cord Must be < 6 months old Mixed hardwood pulp Grade 1 Z1 $ 35.21 M.T. All hardwoods, up to 20% poplar, min top 4", max butt 20", min length 10' $ 79.93 Cord less than 3 months old Z2-5 $ 37.16 MT $ 84.35 Cord Maple pulpwood Grade 1 Z1 $ 39.12 M.T. all maple, min top 4", max butt 20", min lengh 10', less than 3 months old $88.80 Cord Z2-5 $ 41.08 M.T. $ 93.25 Cord FRASER PAPER Edmundston, NB PULPWOOD 4' Grade 1 $ 120.31 Cord 0 - 2% rot Spruce & fir Hours: Mon - Fri 7:00am - 3:00 pm Grade 3 $ 83.13 Cord 4 - 7% rot 8' Grade 1 $ 120.31 Cord Min top 3", length 47 - 49", May - August 4 wks old, Sept - April 8 wks old No Grade 2 price any longer Shuting off May 9/08 no dead or punky wood, knots cut flush, watch rot and undersize TICKETS REQUIRED Grade 3 $ 77.24 Cord

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YSC YARD AT RANGER SCHOOL Scaling and unloading PULPWOOD Wood not meeting spec will be culled, may be picked up within 10 days THURSDAY 8 AM - 4PM ONLY Spruce & Fir Grade 1 $ 80.00 Cord Min top 3.5", Max butt 26", sound, Red Rot is acceptable as long as woodyard is closed 4' only you can count the growth rings, Length 46" ONLY NO EXCEPTIONS for lunch hour -12:00-1:00 Spruce & Fir Grade 2 $ 70.00 Cord Min top 3", Max butt 20", less than 1/3 rot. Less than 2 months old on Thursday's Length 46" ONLY No Exceptions Must be cut from live trees DOMTAR (Formerly Georgia Pacific) Woodland, Maine HARDWOOD #6 $ 44.99 Ton Tree-length specs -Min top 4", Min butt 5", Max butt 30", Min. length 12' CONTRACT #6 Charlotte County Hwd, birch, & Poplar $ 112.47 cd at the present time will take pure loads of poplar CONTRACT#45 York /Sunbury Tree-length, semi-tree, 8', Semi-tree, random specs - Min top 2-3" , max butt 28", min length 8', max length OPEN 24 HOURS/DAY 7 DAYS/WK random, 8' #45 $ 48.41 Ton 17' Candian Funds $ 121.00 cd Mon-Fri 8 - 5 cdn time BIOMASS $ 27.38 Ton Min top 3", Max butt 26", Min Length 12', NO TRACTOR TRAILER DELIVERY O $ 68.46 cd 3 - 4" solid wood around the outside, ALL SPECIES OF WOOD TANDEM LOADS ONLY NO Punky Wood, NO BRUSH, NO ROOTS NO DEAD WOOD Wood not meeting spec will be returned on truck AV NACKAWIC 175 Mill Rd. Atholville, NB Poplar - Random Length $ 40.10 MT Min Top 3.0" inside bark, Max butt 24" outside bark, less than 2 months old Hours ( 8 - 22') $ 91.03 Cord Min length 8' Perferred Length 22' Mon - Fri 6:00 am - 10:00 pm (Apr 21st Not to be burnt, crotched or too knotty, no forks tickets no longer necessary Crotched bolts will not be accepted Hardwood-Random Len $ 44.50 MT All Loads must be separated ( 8 - 22') $ 101.02 Cord no birch or poplar mixed in with hwd

Birch- Random Length $ 44.50 MT ( 8 - 22') $ 101.02 Cord FLAKEBOARD LIMITED Church St. HARDWOOD $ 45.48 MT Min top 4", Max butt 20", Min Length 12' St. Stephen Carson Yard St. Stephen Carson Yard TL & $ 103.24 Cord Deductions will be made for excessive rot, oversized wood, poplar, dead stubs Hours Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Semi-tree and stems with excessive sweep. R A FEENEY WOOD YARD HARDWOOD hours Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm TL & $ 42.54 MT Same Spec as Hardwood above Semi Tree $ 96.57 Cord CHESTER FOREST PRODUCTS Chester, Maine PULPWOOD $ 31.30 Ton Min top 4", Max butt 24", Min butt 6" (inside bark) Mon-Thurs 7 am - 5 pm Hemlock/Tamarack $ 84.51 Cord Min length 12' Friday 7 am - 3 pm(cdn time) can be mixed No forks, crooks, crotches or doglegs. Well limbed. Max rot 25%. US FUNDS HARDWOOD $33.25 Ton Min Top 4" Maxi butt 24" Length 16' & up Lincoln $83.15 Cord Limbs & Crotches removed less than 50% rot, no sharp crook or elbow Houlton $30.32 Ton $75.80 Cord

STUDWOOD JDI SUSSEX

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5 Wheeler Rd. Four Corners, NB TL STUDWOOD Standard Z1-5 $50.86 mt Min top 4" Min butt 7", 20" maximum butt(excessive butt flare must be trimmed) Standard - grade 2 (grade 2) $103.75 cd treelength minimum 16 foot 6"(land-run , with no butt logs extracted) Mon-Thurs 7:00 am - 5:00 pm spruce/fir/jack pine For grade 2 -No rot under 10"diameter, max 1/3 rot for butts>10 ", Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm (in any proportion, no forked trees, butts cut flush and square with centre line of tree however jack pine must sweep no more than 20" over the length of the bolt be separated) in any 4foot section of a bolt:not more than 12 knots 1"to 3" diameter OR Select - grade 1 Select Z1-5 $55.75 mt not more than 8 knots >3" diameter.No excessively knotty pasture spruce 75% spruce, 25% fir (grade 1) $113.73 cd less than 3 months old Specs for grade 1 same as grade 2 above For Grade 1 -max of 3" rot for butts diameter >10", no rot in butts <10"diameter JDI SUSSEX 5 Wheeler Rd. Four Corners, NB 8' STUDWOOD Select Z 1 $ 56.72 mt Min top 4.5" Max butt 13" LENGTH 100" to 103" (8 foot studs) Spruce & Fir (grade 1) Z 1 $ 115.71 cd Select -75% Spruce & up to 25% sound white fir Mon-Thurs 7:00 am -5:00 pm Z 2 $ 57.70 mt Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Select GR1 Z 2 $ 117.71 cd Taper or sweep must be less that 2"over length of bolt. 75% spruce Z 3 $ 58.68 mt No Rot, No forked bolts, ends cut square AS OF MAY 26/08 NOT BUYING ANY Z 3 $ 119.71 cd in any 4-foot section of a bolt: not more than 12 knots 1" to 3" diameter OR STUDWOOD UNTIL FURTHER NOTI Z 4 $ 58.68 mt not more than 8 knots>3" diameter Z 4 $ 119.71 cd Z 5 $ 58.68 mt Z 5 $ 119.71 cd Standard Gr 2 Standard Z 1 $ 51.83 mt Min top 4.5" Max butt 13" LENGTH 100" to 103" (8 foot studs) (grade 2) Z 1 $ 105.73 cd Standard - Spruce,Fir, jack pine (in any proportion) Z 2 $ 52.81 mt Z 2 $ 107.73 cd Taper or sweep must be less that 2"over length of bolt. Z 3 $ 53.79 mt No Rot, No forked bolts, ends cut square Z 3 $ 109.73 cd in any 4-foot section of a bolt: not more than 12 knots 1" to 3" diameter OR Z 4 $ 53.79 mt not more than 8 knots>3" diameter Z 4 $ 109.73 cd Z 5 $ 53.79 mt Z 5 $ 109.73 cd JDI SUSSEX 5 Wheeler Rd. Four Corners, NB 9' STUDWOOD Zone 1 Gr 29 $ 56.72 mt Min top 4.5" Max butt 13" LENGTH 109" - 112" - 9'3" ALL 9' WOOD Standard - (grade 29) 1-40 mi $ 115.71 cd Standard - Spruce,Fir, jack pine (in any proportion) Mon-Thurs7:00 am - 5:00 pm Zone 2 $ 57.70 mt Select -75% Spruce & up to 25% sound white fir Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm 41-60 mi $ 117.71 cd Taper or sweep must be less that 2"over length of bolt. AS OF MAY 26/08 NOT BUYING ANY Zone 3 $ 58.68 mt No Rot, No forked bolts, ends cut square GRADE 2 STUDWOOD UNTIL FURTH 61-80 mi $ 119.71 cd in any 4-foot section of a bolt: not more than 12 knots 1" to 3" diameter OR NOTICE Zone 4 $ 58.68 mt 81-100 mi $ 119.71 cd Zone 5 $ 58.68 mt 101 + mi $ 119.71 cd Select - (grade 19) Zone 1 Gr 19 $ 58.68 mt not more than 8 knots>3" diameter 1-40 mi $ 119.71 cd

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Zone 2 $ 60.64 mt 41-60 mi $ 123.71 cd Zone 3 $ 62.59 mt Stained fir is unacceptable 61-80 mi $ 127.68 cd Loads with wood less than 109" will be rejected. Zone 4 $ 62.59 mt 81-100 mi $ 127.68 cd Zone 5 $ 62.59 mt Wood must be delivered with 3 months of harvest 101 + mi $ 127.68 cd JDI DEERSDALE 8' STUDWOOD Zone 1 Gr 1 $ 59.66 mt Min top 4.5" Max butt 11" Hrs: Mon - Thurs7:00 am - 7:00 pm Spruce, Fir & Jack Pine $121.71 cd Length Min 100" - 103" Friday 7:00 am - 11:00 am Select -GRADE 1 Zone 2 G1 $ 61.61 mt Up to 25% Fir Grade 1 $ 125.68 cd Zone 3-5 G1 $ 62.59 mt $ 127.68 cd Standard -GRADE 2 Zone 1 G2 $ 54.77 mt $ 111.73 cd Zone 2 G2 $ 56.72 mt $ 115.71 cd Zone 3-5 G2 $ 57.70 mt $ 117.71 cd

TL STUDWOOD Zone 1 Gr 1 $ 53.79 mt Min top 4" Min butt 7", 20" maximum butt(excessive butt flare must be trimmed) Select -GRADE 1 $ 109.73 cd treelength minimum 16 foot 6"(land-run , with no butt logs extracted) 75% spruce, 25% fir Zone 2 Gr 1 $ 53.79 mt For grade 2 -No rot under 10"diameter, max 1/3 rot for butts>10 ", $ 109.73 cd no forked trees, butts cut flush and square with centre line of tree Zone 3-5 Gr 1 $ 53.79 mt sweep no more than 20" over the length of the bolt

$ 109.73 cd in any 4foot section of a bolt:not more than 12 knots 1"to 3" diameter OR Standard- GRADE 2 Zone 1 Gr 2 $ 48.90 mt not more than 8 knots >3" diameter.No excessively knotty pasture spruce spruce/fir/jack pine $ 99.76 cd less than 3 months old (in any proportion, Zone 2 Gr 2 $ 48.90 mt Specs for grade 1 same as grade 2 above however jack pine must $ 99.76 cd For Grade 1 -max of 3" rot for butts diameter >10", no rot in butts <10"diameter be separated) Zone 3-5 G 2 $ 48.90 mt $ 99.76 cd CHESTER FOREST PRODUCTS Chester, Maine STUDWOOD 8' $ 37.16 Ton Min top 10", Max butt 26", 100", Sound, no shake NO ROT Mon - Thurs 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Hemlock $ 100.33 Cord Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm(cdn time) Tree Length $ 35.21 Ton Min top 4", min butt 8", max butt 26", min length 17' US FUNDS $ 95.09 Cord No forks, no rot, no ring shake. DEVON LUMBER 200 Gibson St. Fredericton, NB STUDWOOD 8' ALL $ 32.37 m3st Min top 4.5", Max butt 16" length 8'4" Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Spruce, Fir, Jack Pine GRADES $ 117.35 cord All loads must be visible from both ends of pile 1/2 tons must have 2 feet from headboard No White Spruce butt size 16" and smaller having long sawlogs removed and the SPRUCE AND FIR ANY AMOUNT smaller part of the tree cut into studwood) will be refused, 9'Grade 1 $ 41.82 m3st Min top 4.5", Max butt 16" length 9'4" MARKET CLOSES MARCH 20TH TIL 75% + Spru $ 151.61 Cord Straight, sound, well knotted, no shake, no flare butts, or sawhacks Grade 2 $ 32.37 m3st Wood with excessive knots (pasture spruce) will not be accetped NO FURTHER DELIVERIES NO DELIVERIES AFTER MARCH 7, 2008 25%+ Fir $ 117.35 Cord as studwood or tree length

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PLEASANT RIVER LUMBER West Enfield, Maine TL STUDWOOD ENFIELD $ 58.68 Ton Min top 4", Min Butt 7" (only 20% of load can be 7 - 9" diameter) Weigh in at Power Plant - Enfield Spruce & Fir OR $ 132.03 Cord Straight, sound, Logs cut from these trees must be included in load. Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 8% Fir DOVER $ 63.57 Ton 2" rot if diameter is 10" and up.Forked trees will be refused, US FUNDS $ 143.03 cord No shear cut accepted with split butt. NO PASTURE SPRUCE DAAQUAM MAINE, INC. Costigan, Maine TL STUDWOOD $59.66 Ton Min top 4", Min Butt 7", 7 - 9", no rot,10+ can have 25% rot, must see growth rings Hours: Mon-Thurs 7 am - 4:30 pm spruce $ 134.24 Cord Reasonably straight, free of visible defects along the bole, Friday - 7 am - Noon fir $50.86 Ton Min top 5" Min Butt 7" over 10" maxi rot 25% $114.44 Cord U S FUNDS Tandem Trucks Spruce $58.68 Ton Min top 5" Min butt 7" Lengths to be cut at 29' and 25' all other stems cut at 12' &16' Split loads on trailers volume will $132.03 Cord be weighed twice maxi fir Fir $49.88 Ton sames as above

30% $112.23 Cord J. D. IRVING - OAKFIELD Oakfield, Maine T L STUDWOOD Spruce $ 48.90 Ton Min top 4", Min butt 6" Spruce & Fir $ 110.03 cd Hrs: Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 100% Fir $ 46.94 Ton US FUNDS $ 105.62 cd SP/Fir $ 46.94 Ton $ 105.62 cd J. D. IRVING - OAKFIELD OR PINKHAM Oakfield, Maine T L STUDWOOD $ 45.97 Ton Min top 4", Min butt 10" HYGRADE $ 103.42 cd Hrs: Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Spruce only US FUNDS Pinkham $ 50.86 Ton Pinkham, Maine $ 114.44 cd Hrs: Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 3:00 pm 24 hours US FUNDS

SAWLOGS JDI DEERSDALE SAWLOGS Grade 1 Z1 $66.50 mt GRADE 1-Min top 6", Max butt 20", Grade 1- 75% spruce, 25% fir(white wood only) 41-60 mi Z2 $ 68.46 mt Length 12' & 16' ONLY plus 6" to 9" trim, less than 3 months old 61-80 mi Z3 $ 69.44 mt 60% of load must be 16' logs, 95% of logs must follow specs for diameter & defects 81-100 mi Z4 $ 69.44 mt UNACCEPTABLE SAWLOGS-Gr1 & 2 -excessively knotty: 101-120 mi Z5 $ 69.44 mt per 4' section more than:12 knots 1"to 3" in diameter, 8 knots > 3" or no forked logs, not more than 1/3 of gross log volume in defects from excessive flared butt or sweep, ring shake, worm holes and/or bark off Grade 2 Z1 $61.61 mt porcupine chews, unacceptable trim Z2 $63.57 mt Grade 2 - spruce/fir/jack pine,(in any proportion) less than 3 months Z3 $ 64.55 mt Min top 6" Max Butt 20" 12' & 16' logs only plus 6" to 9" trim J. D. IRVING - OAKFIELD/PINKHAM Oakfield, Maine SAWLOGS >8" Oak $ 254.28 12' 5", 14' 5", 16' 5" Spruce & fir 6-7" Spr Oak $ 205.38 No burn or char. No crooks, forks or pasture spruce Hrs: Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm +6 Fir Oak $ 205.38 Limbs/knots must be trimmed flush with the bole. U S FUNDS >8" Pink $ 264.06 Seams unacceptabl;e if affecting more than 2 sides. 6-7" Spr Pink $ 195.60 Sweep is 1" or less per 8' +6 Fir Pink $ 195.60 Rot: Spruce not to exceed 50% of gross volume Rot: Fir not to exceed 25% of gross volume Spruce & Fir logs must be separated Lengths are to be marked on the end of each log Tops are to be turned the same way.

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J.D. IRVING - GLT GLT Sawlogs less than 10 mt net SAWLOGS Grade 1 Z1 $ 68.46 mt can also be delieverd to Delivered to Sussex Z2 $70.42 mt JDI Sussex Z3-5 $71.39 mt Grade 2 Z1 $63.57 mt z2 $65.53 mt Z3-5 $66.50 mt J.D. IRVING - GLT SAWLOGS 290 Main St., Chipman, NB SAWLOGS Grade 1 Z1 $76.28 mt GRADE 1-Min top 6", Max butt 20", Grade 1- 75% spruce, 25% fir(white wood only) Hrs: Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm 41-60 Z2 $ 78.24 mt Length 12' & 16' ONLY plus 6" to 9" trim, less than 3 months old 61-80 Z3 $ 79.22 mt 60% of load must be 16' logs, 95% of logs must follow specs for diameter & defects 81-100 Z4 $ 79.22 mt UNACCEPTABLE SAWLOGS-Gr1 & 2 -excessively knotty: *Charlotte County 101-120 Z5 $ 79.22 mt per 4' section more than:12 knots 1"to 3" in diameter, 8 knots > 3" or no forked logs, not more than 1/3 of gross log volume in defects from excessive flared butt or sweep, ring shake, worm holes and/or bark off Grade 2 Z1 $71.39 mt porcupine chews, unacceptable trim Z2 $73.35 mt Grade 2 - spruce/fir/jack pine,(in any proportion) less than 3 months Z3 $ 74.33 mt Min top 6" Max Butt 20" 12' & 16' logs only plus 6" to 9" trim Z4 $ 74.33 mt 90% of logs must meet the above specs for diameter and defects z5 $ 74.33 mt Grade 3 Z1 $64.55 mt spruce, fir, jack pine, less than 3 months old, 12' AND 16' LOGS ONLY Z2 $ 66.50 mt 6" minimum diameter Z3-Z5 $ 67.48 mt GARANT Woodstock, NB SAWLOGS-HARDWOOD Prime >12" $489.00 mfbm8', 10', 12', 14', 16' Hrs: Mon- Thurs 7:00 am - 4:30 pm White Ash Sel >10" $420.54 mfbm6" trim Grade 1 $293.40 YSC - ST. STEPHEN CARSON YARD SAWLOGS All All $ 65.00 mt LENGTH 16' &12' ONLY 60% 16' ONLY 25% FIR 6" TRIM Hours Mon - Fri 8am - 5:00 pm Spruce & Fir mix $ 132.60 Cord Min top 6", sound, reasonably straight, well limbed $ 292.50 mfbmNo red rot or dead wood will be accepted NO DELIVERIES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

SHUTOFF TILL FURTHER NOTICE NO PASTURE SPRUCE & NO EXCESSIVE KNOTS YSC YARD (SAWLOGS & VENEER)

SAWLOGS - HARD MAPLE PRIME + $800.00 mfbm 14" + 1/2 ht, 4 cf, straight, sound, Length 8' 6"

NOT BUYING LOGS < 10" N.B Log Rule PRIME $600.00 mfbm10" + 1/2 ht, 3cf (1 defect) Length 7' 6", 8' 6" CDN FUNDS Grade 1 $300.00 mfbm10" + 2cf, sound, straight, Length 7' 6", 8' 6"

YELLOW BIRCH # 1 $570.00 mfbm14" + 3 cf+ , straight, sound, Length 8' 6" - 16' 6" Bangor rule scale # 2 $370.00 mfbm10" + 2cf+ , straight, sound, Length 8' 6" - 16' 6" WHITE BIRCH #1 $570.00 mfbm14" + 3 cf+ , straight, sound, Length 8' 6" - 16' 6" #2 $370.00 mfbm10" + 2cf+ , straight, sound, Length 7' 6", 8' 6" N.B Log Rule

SOFT MAPLE # 1 $ 250.00 mfbm12" + 1/2 ht 2 cf, straight, sound, Length 8' 6" - 16' 6" Bangor rule scale # 2 $ 200.00 mfbm10"+ 2cf , sound, Length 8' 6" - 16' 6"

OAK #1 $ 570.00 mfbm12" +, 3 cf, straight, sound, Length 8 ' 6" - 16 ' 6" #2 $ 400.00 mfbm10" +, 2 cf, straight, sound, length 8 ' 6" - 16 ' 6"

NOT BUYING BEECH AT THIS TIME BEECH

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ASH # 1 $ 415.00 mfbm12" + , sound, straight, Length 8' 6" - 16' 6" N.B Log Rule # 2 $ 335.00 mfbm10", 11", sound, straight, Length 8' 6"- 16' 6" VENEER HARD MAPLE Prime PL $1,550.00 mfbm14" + 1/3 ht centered Length 9' 5", 10' 5" Prime $1,200.00 mfbm14" + 1/3 ht no defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" Select $ 900.00 mfbm11-13" 1/3 ht no defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" # 1 Spec $ 900.00 mfbm14" + 1/3 ht one defect Length 9' 5", 10' 5" # 1 $ 800.00 mfbm11-13" 1/3 ht one defect Length 9' 5", 10' 5" # 2 Spec $ 750.00 mfbm14" + 1/2 ht no defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" # 2 $ 500.00 mfbm11-13" 1/2 ht no defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" # 3 $ 350.00 mfbm11"+- 1/3 ht two defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" BIRCH Prime PL $1,700.00 mfbm14"+ Straight, No defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" Select Plus $1,700.00 mfbm12 - 13" No defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" Prime $1,150.00 mfbm14"+ No defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" Select $ 800.00 mfbm11 - 13" No defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" # 1 Spec $ 800.00 mfbm14"+ One defect Length 9' 5", 10' 5" # 1 $ 700.00 mfbm11 - 13"One defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" # 2 $ 300.00 mfbm11"+ Two surface defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" # 4 $ 425.00 mfbm10" No defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" OAK Prime PL $1,200.00 mfbm16"+ No defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" Prime $1,100.00 mfbm14"+ No defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" Select $1,000.00 mfbm12 - 13" No defects Length 9' 5", 10' 5" # 1 Spec $ 800.00 mfbm14"+ One defect Length 9' 5", 10' 5" CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE # 1 $ 500.00 mfbm12 - 14" One defect Length 9' 5", 10' 5"

CEDAR JOHNSON'S LUMBER

Brown's Flats, NB

CEDAR LOGS 10' OR 12' $ 500.00 mfbmMin 5" top. only GOLDSMITH LUMBER - SWP INDUSTRIES St. Andrews, NB CEDAR 6' or 76" all $ 115.00 cd Min top 5" NO ROT UNDER 8" 2" ROT ALLOWED OVER 9",

8' or 100" all $ 120.00 cd Min top 5" ROT AS ABOVE, Straight; no butt flares Mon - Thurs 7:00 am - 4:30 pm TL Prem all $ 62.00 ton Min top 4.5" Min butt 12" Butt cut on semi tree must be 19'6" & 20' Fri 7:00 am - 3:30 pm please watch rot spec! Max 20% rot

10'4"or124" all $185.00 cd Min top 7" Top - STRAIGHT - NO ROT PREMIUM GRADE WOOD 8'4 OR 100 $115.00 cd Min Top 5" Maxi butt 12" NO ROT NO LARGE KNOTS MARWOOD 843 Route 124, CEDAR 6' sawstock $ 117.36 cd Min top 5" Min Length 76" ALLOW 4 -6" TRIM ON ALL WOOD Norton, NB 8' sawstock $ 132.03 cd Min top 5" Min Length 96" 8' accepted after Deductions made for Rot, Void, Poor Limbing, Crook & Dirt Hrs: Mon - Thurs 8:00 am - 4:00 pm delivery of 6' or 12' Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 10' Logs $ 366.75 mfbmMin top 7" Min Length 124" Premium Quality absolutely no defects 12' sawstoc $ 117.36 cd Min top 5" 6" trim Must supply 3 cords of 6' for every cord of other lengths ALLOW 4 - 6 TRIM ON ALL WOOD HAINESVILLE SAWMILL 2779 Rte 104 CEDAR 8' 4" $160.00 cd 6" top good quality for higher price must be sound NO ROT not butt flares min top 5" Middle Hainesville, NB E6E 1H3 10' 4" $185.00 cd Sound, straight, min. top 7" 12' 4"logs $200.00 cd Sound, straight, 7" - 10" top NOT BUYING IN WINTER MONTHS TL $120.00 cd Straight, no crotched wood, reasonably free of rot based on 3500 lb/cd

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This market is not paid through the Marketing Board, Hrs: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm but directly at Hainesville Sawmill. Hainesville sawmill pays the f.m. levy on top of the above prices. DEVON LUMBER 200 Gibson St. CEDAR TL $59.17mt 4" TOP 10'4" No excessive butt flare no rot over 50%, NO SEMI Tree Fredericton, NB Tree Length $94.13cd MUST GET WHOLE TREE Hrs: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Cedar Rails 10' 4" 2.93/p 4" min top, 7" max butt, Straight, well knotted, NO BUTT FLARE LINDSAY LUMBER 4705 Route 104- CEDAR 8' 4" $125.00 cd 4" & up Straight & Sound, 100" long Millville, NB HANSON'S SAWMILL Killarney Road CEDAR 10'4" $ 166.26 cd Min top 5.", Mid sized logs with and 8 - 9" maxi butt Fredericton, NB 8'4" $ 146.70 cd Min top 5" wood must be straight & sound Hrs Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Payment is made through YSC YSC WOOD YARD - FREDERICTON 1350 Regent Street CEDAR 8' 6" 8"& 9" $ 11.00 piece Min top 8", Straight, Sound, Absolutely no rot Fredericton, NB CABIN STOCK 10" + $ 15.00 piece

WA LOUISIANA PACIFIC Houlton, Maine POPLAR TL & Zone 1 $ 38.63 ton Min top 4" Max butt 30" striaght,limbed well,less than 50% rot onside bark CONTRACT#8870 ZONE 1 = 0 - 75 MILES Semi-tree & $ 96.80 cd TL-MIN 18', CUT TO LENGTH 9' , SEMI-TREE 18' or 27' (all + or - 6") Hrs 6:00 am 24 hrs ZONE 2 = 76+ MILES Cut-to-length Zone 2 $ 40.59 ton no random length as it will plug the in feed of the flaker Trucks to use S.H. Never's log (not taking pine at prese $ 101.50 cd 20% max balm of gilead per load, no basswood or hardwood, crook or sweep scales-located 500yds past the RED/White Pine Wafer TL $ 31.30 ton should not exceed 6" in any 9-ft portion of the tree, no dog legs LP entrance $ 70.43 cd Trucks with a gross weight in excess of 110,000 lbs or over

will be paid 1.00/mlb less than the regular price. Hrs 6:00 am 24 hrs HARDWOOD ALL $ 33.25 ton Min top 4", Max butt 30", same lengths as above with the poplar CDN FUNDS $ 83.15 cd up to 50% rot, green wood only,no white ash, brown ash, basswood, or balm, limbs & crotches cut flush, reasonably straight, no crotches or dog legs NOT PURCHASING TAMARACK / HEMLOCK AT THE PRESENT TIME VERSO PAPERS - ANDRO Andro Mill, Jay Maine POPLAR 8' $ 53.79 Ton Min top 4", Min butt 7"Max butt 18" length 86" - 100" Mon - Fri 5 :00 am - 6:00 pm $ 134.50 cd 50% rot, require 4"risers,(permanently attached) stakes at least 50" apart Sat 5:00 am - NOON TL $ 60.64 Ton Min top 4" Min Butt 7" max butt 18" Min length 16' multiples of 8' $ 151.60 cd 50% rot MUST BE STRAIGHT AND WELL KNOTTED, no seams, no dead wood PINE & HEMLOCK PURCHASED HEMLOCK TL $42.05 Ton Min top 3" Maxi butt 26" watch knots can have up to 50% rot ON A DELIVERY SCHEDULE $113.56 cd FULL LOADS OF HEMLOCK Sun 1:00 am - Sat Noon 24 hrs all HEMLOCK 8' $45.97 Ton other products $124.15 cd PINES AND MIXED 8' $45.97 Ton Min top 3" Maxi butt 26" watch knots can have up to 50% rot US FUNDS SOFTWOOD $103.46 cd Hemlock may be mixed with any of the pines

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