Exhibit 4 for Affidavit of Daniel Mathew Bryant - Arnold Bloch Leibler
Exhibit 4 for Affidavit of Daniel Mathew Bryant - Arnold Bloch Leibler
Exhibit 4 for Affidavit of Daniel Mathew Bryant - Arnold Bloch Leibler
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA AT MELBOURNE<br />
COMMERCIAL AND EQUITY DIVISION<br />
COMMERCIAL COURT<br />
r43.06<br />
CORPORATIONS LIST<br />
s ct 2013<br />
tN THE MATTER OF GUNNS PLANTATTONS LIMTTED (lN LTQUTDATION) (RECEIVERS &<br />
MANAGERS APPOINTEDXACN 091 232 209) in its capacity as the responsible entity <strong>of</strong><br />
the managed investment schemes listed in Schedule 1<br />
DANIEL MATHEW BRYANT, IAN MENZIES CARSON and CRAIG DAVID GROSBIE (in<br />
their capacities as joint and several Liquidators <strong>of</strong> GUNNS PLANTATIONS LIMITED (lN<br />
LTQUTDATTONXRECEIVERS & MANAGERS APPOINTEDXACN 091 232 2091<br />
First Plaintiffs<br />
and<br />
cuNNs pLANTATTONS LtMrrED (rN LTQUTDATTONXRECEIVERS & MANAGERS<br />
APPOINTEDXACN 09f 232 2091 in its capacity as the responsible entity <strong>of</strong> the<br />
managed investment schemes listed in Schedule I<br />
second praintiff<br />
CERT¡FICATE IDENTIFYING EXHIBIT<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> document:<br />
Filed on behalf <strong>of</strong>:<br />
Prepared by:<br />
ARNOLD BLOCH LE¡BLER<br />
Lawyers and Advisers<br />
Level 21<br />
333 Collins Street<br />
MELBOURNE 3OOO<br />
26 April2Ol3<br />
the Plaintiffs<br />
Solicitor's Code: 54<br />
DX 38455 Melbourne<br />
Tel: 9229 9999<br />
Fax: 9229 9900<br />
Ref: 01-1740130<br />
(Justin Vaatstra - jvaatstra@abl.com.au)<br />
This is the exhibit marked 'DMB-4" now produced and shown to DANIEL MATHEW<br />
BRYANT at the time <strong>of</strong> affirming his affidavit on26 April 2013.<br />
JI,LIA PAULA KRETZENBACHER<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> Blocñ Leibþr<br />
Level2l, 333 Collina Strcet<br />
Melboume 3000<br />
An Australhn Legsl Pracfilþner wihkr tlp<br />
meaning <strong>of</strong> the Legal Pr<strong>of</strong>ession Act 2004<br />
Be<strong>for</strong>e me<br />
<strong>Exhibit</strong> "DMB-4"<br />
Copies <strong>of</strong> Exemplar Grower Forestry Right Deeds and<br />
Management Agreement ¡n respect <strong>of</strong> the Gunns 2008<br />
Project<br />
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Gonstitution<br />
Gunns Plantations Limited<br />
Woodlot Proiect 2008<br />
Gunne Plantations Ltd<br />
AcN 091 232209<br />
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(0s) æ34 0361<br />
ÞX 70123 Lâunceston<br />
Refcrorloò DCM:CÞàO1 ó9
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Wooclìot ProJect 2008<br />
Constltullon<br />
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11.2 Baseline Pruning Expenses Account<br />
lnvestrne¡rt and Borrowings<br />
12.1 lnvestment Policy<br />
12.2 Borrowings<br />
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General functions, powers and dutles <strong>of</strong> the Responsible Entity 13<br />
13.1 Functions 13<br />
13.2 Powers 13<br />
13,3 Duties 13<br />
13.4 Specific Functions 13<br />
13.5 No Buy-Back <strong>of</strong> Sub-Forestry Right Deed and Management Agreemontsl4<br />
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14 Complaints<br />
14.1<br />
14.2<br />
14.3<br />
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14.5<br />
14.6<br />
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14.8<br />
Complaints handling<br />
Member complaints<br />
Resporrding to complaints<br />
Power to obtain further in<strong>for</strong>rnation<br />
Withdrawal clf complaint<br />
Asslstarrce and in<strong>for</strong>matìon<br />
Remedies<br />
Dispute resolution<br />
15 Compliance Commlttee<br />
15.1 Establishment<br />
15.2 Persons to whorn clauses 15.3 and 15.5 apply<br />
15,3 fndemnity<br />
15.4 Extent <strong>of</strong> lndemnity<br />
15.5 lnsurance<br />
15,6 Savings<br />
16 Foresters Report<br />
16,1 Forester's Rep<strong>of</strong>t<br />
16,2 Contents <strong>of</strong> Forester's RepoÉ<br />
16,3 Growers to receive copies <strong>of</strong> Forester's Report<br />
17 lnvestments Records<br />
18 Transfer <strong>of</strong> Grower's interests<br />
18,1 Right to Assign<br />
18.2 Signatures Required and Ëffective Date<br />
18,3 Responsible Entity shall decline to Register<br />
18,4 Entry <strong>of</strong> Assignment<br />
18,5 lnstrument <strong>of</strong> Assigtrnrelrt to be Retained by Responsible Entity<br />
18,6 Assignee to be Bound<br />
18.7 Notlce <strong>of</strong> Refusal<br />
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Pãitontr RePresentative<br />
ilå-;':':'" Resi stration<br />
Restrictions on Mernbers<br />
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Llrnltation <strong>of</strong> llability ot Mernbers<br />
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22.1 No claim against Members' I -'<br />
"n'..; Ë"t*itt*¿ òlait* against Nlembers<br />
Retirement or removal <strong>of</strong> Resporrsible Entity<br />
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a, 23.2 Removal<br />
233 o'tiä- ã"0 release on retirement or removat<br />
24 Remuneratlon <strong>of</strong> the Responsible Entity<br />
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WoQdlol Project 2008<br />
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Constltutim<br />
29.1 Distribution from the Wood Proceeds Portion and Carbon Rights Proceeds Por{ion<br />
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29.2 Accounts to be prepared 26<br />
29,3 Present Entitlement 27<br />
29.4 Fees 2T<br />
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30 Deductlons from lncome or Pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
30.1 Deduction from Income or Pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
30.2 lndemnity<br />
30.3 The Responsible Entity or Custodlan May Act Upon Advice<br />
31 Auditor<br />
31.1<br />
31.2<br />
31,3<br />
31.4<br />
31,s<br />
Appointment<br />
Removal and retirement <strong>of</strong> Auditor<br />
Responsible Entity to Fill any Vacancy<br />
Notice <strong>of</strong> Meetings<br />
Audito r's Remuneration<br />
32 Accounts and Audit<br />
32.1 Accounting Records to be Kept<br />
32,2 Where Accountlng Records to be Kept<br />
32,3 Yearly Accounts<br />
32.4 Auditor to have Accoss to Accounting Records<br />
32.5 Auditor's Report<br />
33 Termination<br />
33.1<br />
33.2<br />
33.3<br />
Perpetuity Period <strong>of</strong> Trusts<br />
Prior Terminatlon<br />
ïermination <strong>of</strong> membership<br />
34 Provisions relating to Termination<br />
34,1 Realisation <strong>of</strong> Property<br />
34.2 Postponement <strong>of</strong> Realisation<br />
34.3 Transfer <strong>of</strong> lnvestrnents<br />
34.4 Retentíon <strong>of</strong> Outgoings and Liabilities<br />
34.5 lnterim Distributlon <strong>of</strong> Entitlements<br />
34.6 FinalAudit<br />
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35 Lirnitation <strong>of</strong> liability <strong>of</strong> Responsible Entity<br />
36 Responsible Entity indennnity<br />
37 l-irnit on exemption fronn lìabllity<br />
38 Modiflcation<br />
39 Miscellaneous provisions<br />
39.1 Service <strong>of</strong> Notice<br />
39.2 Payments<br />
39.3 Discharge <strong>of</strong> Responsible Entity<br />
39.4 Retention <strong>of</strong> Documents<br />
39,5 Binding Effect <strong>of</strong> Constitution<br />
39.6 Copies <strong>of</strong> Constitution<br />
39.7 No Partnership<br />
39.8 Proper Law and Jurisdicflon<br />
40 lnterpretation<br />
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40.11<br />
4.0.12<br />
Reference to a statute<br />
Jolnt and several covenants<br />
Last day not a Business Day<br />
Headlngs<br />
Reference to otlrer Document<br />
Reference to a pafty<br />
Síngular, plural and gender<br />
Reference to a person and a body corporate<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional body<br />
Month and year<br />
Law<br />
Writing<br />
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Schedule 2 - Management Agreement<br />
Schedule 3 - Sub-Foréstry Right Deed<br />
Schedule 4 - Draft Wood Sale Agreernerrt<br />
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Coilstilutien<br />
Shlelds Hcrltage<br />
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pågé v
Woodlot Projoct 2008<br />
Òon6tltution<br />
This constitution<br />
Recitals<br />
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is rrr¿le ou /_ f T)e:an rg=c-<br />
2007 by<br />
1" Gunns Plantations l-td<br />
ACN 091 ?32249<br />
<strong>of</strong> 7E Lindsay Street, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250<br />
(Responsibte I4ntify)<br />
A. This Clonstitution is intencled to establish zurd gorran a managed invcstment schene to<br />
be knorvn as the Gu¡ns Plarrtations \Ã/oodlot Project 2008 to be ad:uùristerecl foÏ the<br />
benefit <strong>of</strong> Memirers.<br />
B. 'I'he Responsible Entity proposes to inr¡ite applicatiorrs fo entet jnto a Sub-Folestry<br />
Right Deed ancl a Managetlent Agreemont in respect <strong>of</strong> the Project.<br />
C. Prusua¡t to a Sub-Forestry Right Deecl the Growerwill be gantecl a F*orestry fught<br />
û'om the Rcsponsible Entity.<br />
D, Prusuant to a Managernent Ägleement thc llesporxible Entity will act as Manager <strong>of</strong><br />
the trV'oodlots <strong>for</strong> the ljfe <strong>of</strong>the Ploject'<br />
B, Tfie Resporrsible Entity lias agreed to act as re,sponsible entity <strong>for</strong> the Project'<br />
F. Thìs Constitution is macle with the intent that the Menrbers shall be bound by and<br />
entítled to the benefit <strong>of</strong> this Constitution,<br />
This deed witnesses that:<br />
1 Preliminary and definitions<br />
I.1 Definitions<br />
In this Constitution unless the ct¡ntext otherwise requires:<br />
Accounfs rneâns ail fi¡a¡cial ¡eports requile,rl to be preparecl ulr
Woodlot Pro]êcl 200E<br />
Cúnstitul¡on<br />
Adjustnrcnt Note inclutles any d
Woodlol Prc¡e-ot 2008<br />
Constltulion<br />
llank means ân authol'ised cleposit-taking institution a^s deflncd in sub-section 5(1) <strong>of</strong> tJre<br />
Bnrtkiug Act 1959, or a public authority coûstituted tndel a law <strong>of</strong> any State or l'enitory <strong>of</strong><br />
the Cornnrr:nrvealth <strong>of</strong> Australia, being a public authority that carries on barkin6¡ business;<br />
Iìank:r'upt or Bankruptcy ol a:ry sinJlar expression rneerìs a natulal persoll u4ro is zur<br />
insolvent urrdct administration as definecl jn seotion 9 <strong>of</strong> the Law or, a conï)ârry ol other<br />
body corpolate which is an extemally*adrilnistered body oolporâte as defined in section 9 <strong>of</strong><br />
tire Law, or a compauy ol'othol'body corpolate in t'espeot <strong>of</strong> uhicli r.vitcling up has<br />
comnenced or ìs deerned by law to har¡e conrmenced;<br />
Baseline Pruning Expenscs rne'dns the costs incuned by the Responsible Entity rn providing<br />
the Pruning Selvices;<br />
Baseliue Pruning Expenses A.ccourrt mcans arì account firrmed rnder thjs Constitution that<br />
is a hust bank account that colstitutes:<br />
(a) any iutlount paitl to the Responsible Errtify or the Custodian by a Glclurer, rtrrho<br />
chooses Planting Option 2, undet' clause 1 1; and<br />
(b) the Investments and the proceeds <strong>of</strong> Investments lepresentirrg tho sumrefen'ed to in<br />
patagraph ia) <strong>of</strong>this definition;<br />
BaselÍrrc Pruning Fee has tl:e same ureaning as jn the relevant Marragement Agreemcnt;<br />
Business l)ay means iury day <strong>of</strong>hel thal a Satulday, Srurday or public holittay irr Tastnania;<br />
C¡¡rbon Rights Proceeds has the same rlreaning as in the relevant Managcmcnt Agrecurelrt;<br />
C¡rrbon Riglrts Procectls Porticn moans the pzut <strong>of</strong> the Fund fbrrled undel this<br />
Constitution, <strong>for</strong> cach Plarrting Optiorr, that is divided into Sections with a Section fot a<br />
Planting Option constituting:<br />
(a) tb.e Carbon Rights Proceeds which the Responsitrte Bntity or the Custorlian reüeives<br />
frr"that Planting Option; ard<br />
(b)<br />
the Ïlrveshnents ald the plocceds <strong>of</strong> Invætments represetrtíng the surn refer:r'ed to in<br />
paragraph (a) <strong>of</strong> this definition;<br />
Cash í¡cludcs c[eque, bank chequc or lnoney older, and, if permitted by the Responsible<br />
Entit¡r. pa¡irnent by cr:edit card ot direct Ba::Jc trarsfer;<br />
Complainant rneäns a Menrbo: who nrakes a complairt to the Responsible Entity uncler<br />
clause 14.2;<br />
Compliance Comnrittee rneans a comnrittee to be established by the Responsiblc F,ntity in<br />
accorclance rvith the t'equiremetrts <strong>of</strong> the Law;<br />
Cornpliance Plan means the plan prepared by tlie Responsible ilntþ in accnrdance rvith the<br />
r equireme¡ts <strong>of</strong> thc Larv that scf s clut the measures to be appliecl by tlre Responsible Entity irr<br />
opu:atilg tlie PLojcct to ensrtre cotirpliance with the Larv ancl the Ccrnstitution ir so far as<br />
those measures &te not aheady incorporated ur the Constitution;<br />
Constitution tneans this deecl, aud inclurles the A¡nexures, as allrended fi'om tille to time;<br />
Contract uleal6 the agleenrent betu¡eeu the Responsible Entity and tlte Member to enter ínto<br />
the relevant Sub-Ïiorestry Right Deed and Management Agreemeitt cl'eated by the<br />
.¡.ìes¡lo¡siþle Entity's acceptance <strong>of</strong> the apptication tbr the relevant Sub-Folestty Riglit Deed<br />
and lr4anagenø'tt Agreenteüt by tiie \4etlbei';<br />
CjontríSutiug Cirrrwer llteans a Glowel u4lo has hacl Tlees Harvested in l'ospect clf their<br />
Wt¡odlot in accorcl¿uce tryitÏr daltse 7 <strong>of</strong> tlLe Managentent A¿¡reement;<br />
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Constitullon<br />
co'poration meaps a statutoqr c'rpo.ation, coljrol,ariô1l sore ôr co'1parl)/ <strong>for</strong>ned or<br />
incorporated accorcling tc¡ laur;<br />
fi;;roratiorrs Regulations mears regulatio:ns madc uncler the L,aw and fbr the time bcing in<br />
Custoclian lreans a cusfo
Woodlol Projæl 2008<br />
Conslìtulior<br />
(c) in the reasonable opìnion <strong>of</strong> the ltesponsible Entity, )ras the skill ancl conrpetcnce to<br />
be able to assess the l'elevant Plantations anrl the suitability <strong>of</strong> the silvicLlltur"al<br />
plactices ernployed by the Responsible Entity;<br />
Xnyestnrent rrii¿ìns arìy one <strong>of</strong> the holdings <strong>of</strong> investments fonuilg fol'the timc belng a par1<br />
<strong>of</strong> the lclevant .Porlion;<br />
L¿¡rd lras the sante meaning as in the F'olestry R:ight Deed;<br />
Land Orvner has the same mea:ring as in the lrorestry Right Deal;<br />
I¡ävy r¡öflìs tlte Corporations Act 2001 as amended fi'om tûne to time;<br />
Legal Personal Representative lreäns an execrrtor r:r adurinisttator: <strong>of</strong> tlle estate <strong>of</strong> a<br />
cleceased Mernber, tlre trustee <strong>of</strong> the qstate <strong>of</strong> a ìvlenrbet'under a legal disability or a persoll<br />
who holds a general powel- <strong>of</strong> attr.lmey glanted by a Me.mber;<br />
Mairte.nance liee has the same meirnirtg as in the rclevant Management Agreement;<br />
Maintcnance Serryices has the sarne rneaujng as in the Mærageirrent Agr:eetrrertt;<br />
Managemerrt zlgreement rneans thc agreenrent, in tlre fotm colrtained u schedule 2 or in<br />
such other <strong>for</strong>rn as the Responsible Fntity shall detenníre, to be entered into between the<br />
Responsible Entity as manager and the Menrbø:;<br />
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l\{anager nìeans the manager as definecl in the Managament Agree,ment;<br />
ù{ember llreans â persorì:<br />
(a) whose application to participatç h the Project has been acceptexl by the Resllonsible<br />
Entity;<br />
(b) who has paid their appJìcation utoney; and<br />
(c) whose name is enteleil in the Register and whcJ has not ceased to be a lr4ember in<br />
accor-dance with clause 33.3;<br />
Ofüce meäns the Responsible Entity's registered <strong>of</strong>lice foL the time being;<br />
Partirrlly Destroyed lroans the occunence <strong>of</strong> a lil'e or .floocl, as a result <strong>of</strong> wlric[ il the<br />
reasonable opinion <strong>of</strong> the Mâuager, a substantial and materialpropotlion <strong>of</strong> the trces on a<br />
Wo6cJlot have been darnaged ol desttoyed and the Woodlot can ur:t be oonnlercialþ<br />
har"vested;<br />
Perso¡r inclucles colmparly, cotporatior:, finn ol botþ <strong>of</strong>lpelsons;<br />
Plautation 1¡eans each pæcel <strong>of</strong> l¿nd to be divided into Woodlot.s on wliich the Res¡lorrsible<br />
Entity will conduct a coumerci¿l sih,icultural e,nteqrdse on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Gtot'i,els;<br />
Portio¡r ìleans the Applicatir:n Portion, Woc,cJ Proceeds P<strong>of</strong>iion and Car"bon Rights<br />
Pl'oceeds Portion;<br />
Plnnting Option has lhcr salre lle¿llllng as in the Managetnent Agreement;<br />
porver <strong>of</strong> Ättol.ne¡' lrczìlts tlre power <strong>of</strong> attorney granterl lry the Metltber irr Jh'our <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Respgrrsiþle tintity in the fo¡:r attacheci to tire Plocluct Disclosure Statement signecl by the<br />
Melìrber ap¡rointíng the Responsibte Entity to be the Menrber's attolney to elìtef into the<br />
relcvant S ub - F o r-estry Rigltt D ced aitd N4anagelti.ettt Agreemetrt ;<br />
Producf Illsclosure Statel$ent ureaus the prorluct disclosure statctlent issued by the<br />
lvlanagei'ir resltect <strong>of</strong> thg l)roject;<br />
Project lïeans lhe (ìurrns Pìantatiorrs Woocliot Ploject 2008;<br />
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rì.oportionar Inte¡.est nleaüs:_<br />
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in rclation to ihe Application ÌoÍio<br />
paid by a lr¡fember in r.especrt <strong>of</strong><br />
Managoment Agr.eenrent bðars to<br />
(excluclìrry any part <strong>of</strong> the Aqrlioatio<br />
auy Applicatìon Money hcld in t<br />
cou¡rleted application fbr.m md any<br />
time bcingl<br />
cr¡rçtitLrtion<br />
O) il section <strong>of</strong> t Pr¡rtiorr loL:<br />
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the rotal riu<br />
lt:rr that Planting<br />
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ncr¡uir*r,l b,v lll ûrr.m,ers <strong>for</strong> tltLrt<br />
(c)<br />
secliorr <strong>of</strong>the car^bon Rigtrts Prcceecls pr:¡f ion fur.n l,lanting; o¡rtio'<br />
hich the llumber <strong>of</strong>'woodlots acqr.ri'err rry rì cL.w,cr. Ior.trratì,I^,tirr¡¡<br />
'he total nurnber <strong>of</strong> woocrlots a{:'¡ui'erl b-y u' Grr.rwe's r'ò.r f rrnt<br />
snd<br />
(d) notwithstandfirg the furep.,oing, if a G<br />
Grower'.s prcll:lortional Interest is<br />
opinion <strong>of</strong> the Managor,, the cont¡i<br />
naterially and substantially reducccl fr<br />
had the Woocllot not been parfially Destroyecl;<br />
Pruning services rras the sanie meaning as i'tlrc Managenrent Agreement;<br />
RegÍster means the register <strong>of</strong> Melnbers (as the case requû'es) describecl jn clause 26;<br />
ffi'å:rtrlÌÏjïrÏiirï"*s Gunns Ptantations Lrct or any persor acting as<br />
'espons*rte<br />
cntiry<br />
saìes comrnission has the same nrealing as jn the::elevarit ìvlnnagernent Ägreertre'1.<br />
section ruears a palt <strong>of</strong> tlre wood I)roceeds Pol'tion orthe carbon Rights ploceeds p<strong>of</strong>iion<br />
refbrable to a planting Optìoru<br />
sr¡h'<br />
as G<br />
Jffi<br />
d ttreatm fh(: deed to be cntel'ed irto betwccn the Responsible Entity<br />
ber ¡s ¿r Grower ftr the grzurt <strong>of</strong> .r Forestry l{ight ín lesi:ect <strong>of</strong> a<br />
¿rinctl iLl schedule 3, or ìLr such otber fbrn:r as tho Resporisìüle h,utity<br />
Tax Invoice i'uclucles atty tlocutirertt or recor^d tt'ealecl by the ConrinissioneL oj.Tax¿lti.lì as a<br />
tax invoicc or as enabling the clairning <strong>of</strong> a' i,pr:t ír* "rjii-t¡r<br />
whjch an eutitle'renr<br />
olherwisc ar-ises;<br />
Trees has the same meanirtg as in the Management Aglee.nrcut;<br />
withch'arval Fund rrsans the funcl esîablished by the.ììesponsìbìe Eltìty p*rsuant fo<br />
clause 1 8z\;<br />
wood Proceeels Portiolt treatrs tite part <strong>of</strong> the Fuucl fomretJ under t6is constitutiou t¡at is<br />
divjcled irto sectíous fcrr each l'lanting option, rvith a s""tioir lbr a planting üption<br />
cou.stituting:<br />
(a) the sul paid iDto flie l'elevant tn-rsL l3ank âc:o0u[t by tlre llesponsible Ëntity or<br />
custodj¿ur (as the case lllay be) pursuaut to clause 3.4(c) fbL that planting o1;tion;<br />
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(b) ury proceeds payabìe to the Responsìble Bntity ot Curstodian (as tlie oase may hr)<br />
tom the sale <strong>of</strong> han¿e.sted rvood 1Ì¡r that Planting Option;<br />
(c) flre hlr,estments and the proceeds <strong>of</strong> Iur¡estlncnts lepresentirg the sums rcrfened to fil<br />
paragraplu (a) ald O) <strong>of</strong> ttús ctefinition.<br />
Wood Sale Agreentcnt ileans a sale agleerncut negotiated on a Growels' behalf by tlre<br />
Respon-sible tsntity in accotdauce with clauso I l.I <strong>of</strong> thc Managet:renf Agleernentl<br />
Wood Sale Proreeds has the same meardng as in the Management Agreernentl<br />
Woodlot has the sane nreaning as in the Managetrrent Aglerement;<br />
Woodlot Establishment Expenses means the costs aud expenses <strong>of</strong> perfonling the duties<br />
zurcl oblìgatiols <strong>of</strong> the Rcsponsible Eltity under clause 4 <strong>of</strong> the Managonent Agreement;<br />
/"<br />
'Woodlot Statement meaus a u'ritten staternent to be prornderl by the Responsiblc Entity to<br />
each Gror.r'er iu accoldance with clause 25; md<br />
Year means a period Ji'om l July to 30 June tefercnced as follows:<br />
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3.3 Gonstitution <strong>of</strong> project<br />
Conslltutlon<br />
The Project is co'.stituted by the lodgemcnr <strong>of</strong> the initiar Appricatìr:n Fec.<br />
3.4 Creation <strong>of</strong> the Fund<br />
(a) 'l'here may be createcl a Fui.rd in lelation to the project that consists <strong>of</strong> the:<br />
(1) Appticationporrion;<br />
(2) \Voocl prc¡ceeds p<strong>of</strong>tion; ald<br />
(3) Carbon RiglÍs pr.oceeds porriou;<br />
(b) To create an Application P<strong>of</strong>tion the Responsible Eutity ohall lodge or shall cäusË ro<br />
bc lodged, iD a trust Barrk account the Applicati;" M;;ö teccived by tlre cust.dian<br />
or Rcsponsìble Entity ilr respecT <strong>of</strong> the Érä;e"t to rreliliå bythe Responsible Ë:rtity<br />
upon trust.<br />
(c) 'ro create a Section <strong>for</strong> the woocl Proceeds Portion fcrr a planting opti.n, the<br />
Responsible Bqity shall lodge, or slull causc to u" roJg.à, ful a inrst Bank accou't<br />
fhc nrone-v received bythe custocfian or Responsible Eirtity ùr r.espect <strong>of</strong> the.wood<br />
s¿le.Proceecls <strong>for</strong> that Planting optiou to bä rrelcl by ù; Responsible li'tity<br />
'pon<br />
(d) 'lo üeate<br />
Respormib<br />
the Carbor<br />
bon Rights Pr-occeds Irortion fbr a pla¡tìng o¡rti', tlie<br />
or shall cause to b" rc,crg;ã, in a tru.st B¿rrlc accor:nt<br />
3.5<br />
Creation <strong>of</strong> the Baseline prunlng Expenses Account<br />
A Baseline P|u[ing Ëxpenses Account is created when t]re Custodiarr recei\¡es paurrent lì-om<br />
a Grower wln chooscs Planting option 2 ;o reimbr.üse the lìcsponsible Entity <strong>for</strong> the<br />
Baseline Pruning Expelses rrnder clause I l,l.<br />
3.6<br />
lnterests <strong>of</strong> lVlembers in Application portion<br />
I<br />
'AIl Applicarl shall ìrave an interest ìn the Ap¡rlication portion eqnal to its proportional<br />
Interest but strall n<strong>of</strong> ltave any lnterest in z1Iry particular part <strong>of</strong> the Applicatiorr por-tio¡r or in<br />
any lnvestrneul,<br />
3.7<br />
lnterests <strong>of</strong> Growers in Wood proceeds Fortion<br />
irf erest ur the section <strong>of</strong> the w.ocl proceecrs Follion ri': the pra'tiug<br />
Grorver cqual to the Grower.'s proportioual luterest but shall rrot<br />
particular part <strong>of</strong> that section <strong>of</strong> the wood Pr.oceecls pr¡rtio' or in<br />
3,8<br />
lnterests <strong>of</strong> Growers in Carf¡on Rights Froceeds<br />
A Gt'ower shall have an illterest in the sectiou <strong>of</strong> the calborr Riglrts lrr.oceeds portion fì¡r. the<br />
Plarrting option selectecJ by that Glows ec1ual to the Gr.oq,eî,s pr,i:orïìonal I'terest but<br />
shall not har¡e aly interest in ariy particular pát <strong>of</strong> that carboli Riglrts proceecJs po:.tjon or:'<br />
ariy luveshnent.<br />
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Consl¡tutlon<br />
No Merntrq shall havo arl]/ int€rost ùr the Baselinc Prunirg Expeirses Account,<br />
4 Entering into Sub-Forestry Right Deed and Managennent Agreement<br />
4.1 Applicatïon Fee<br />
T'he Responsible Entity nray invite percons to participate in the Plojec( zurd enter into a Sub-<br />
Forestry Rìglrt Deed zurd Mariagcment Agreeûtelt at a price beirrg the Application Fee.<br />
4.2<br />
Application <strong>for</strong> Sub'Forestry Rlght Deed and Management Agreement<br />
(a) Applications to enter into a Sub-Forastly Rigltt Deed anrJ a Managemetf Agreement<br />
must be:<br />
(1) in the fbürr attached to the cun'ent Procluct Disûlösule Statement or ìn such<br />
othcr fbmr as the l\espr.rnsible Entity rnay fol the time being penuit; and<br />
(2) be signed or executed by ol onbehalf <strong>of</strong>tlie Applioant.<br />
0r) The application contelrplated by clause 4.2(a) must be lodged at the Ofhce ot such<br />
other place as the Responsible Entíty shall fronr ti¡e to time detelmine or specify in<br />
the Protluct Dìsclosure Statement rvith such other inftimation or evidence as the<br />
Responsible Entity may lequire.<br />
4.3 Responsible Entity May Refuse Application<br />
The Responsible Entity may, in its absolute discretion, accept or lefuse aly application to<br />
enter into a Sub-Forcstry Right Deed aud Mzuragcmeut Agreement and jt shall not be borurd<br />
to give any reasotl <strong>for</strong> any such refusal<br />
'I'he lì-espon-sible Hntit¡' must accept or refuse airy application to entcr into a Sub-Forestry<br />
Right DeeA and Managenlent AgreÊiìlent not later than 28 days following therecejpt <strong>of</strong> the<br />
application. If an application is refused, the Responsible Entity nrust tnfbtn thc apphcatrt <strong>of</strong><br />
tlrat fact and lefütd, or ensur'ô tliat tire Custodian refunds, any Application Moneys paìd bv<br />
the Applicant.<br />
4.4<br />
Fina¡rce Arrangements<br />
(a) Notu¡itlßtancling ariy other prt-rvisiol ol llús Constitution, if it is notecl ilr arr<br />
applrcation that ftiance is rec¡uested, tlten:<br />
(t)<br />
the application shall be capable <strong>of</strong>'acceptance by the Respousible Ilntity<br />
s¡bject to the condition that a lendiug institution (wliich teuu shall inclucle the<br />
Responsible Entity or' ær associated entity rif the Responsible Entity) approves<br />
the Applicant's r*1uest lor finartce; atrrl<br />
(2, tlris is n<strong>of</strong> tcl bo taken to be a wâlranty, r-rrrcleitaliìng' covenant or agl'eell1Ônt<br />
on the part <strong>of</strong> the Responsible Entity or an associated errtity <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Respbusible Enlity tliat suclr fi¡ance will be provided or procured,<br />
(lr) If the Resporisible Entity ol tbo Applicant is not notifiecl irr wliting <strong>of</strong> thc decision <strong>of</strong><br />
the le¡cling rnstitution within 28 days aller the clate <strong>of</strong>'lodgenrent <strong>of</strong> the ap¡rlication to<br />
the le¡ding mstit¡tion to lend, then eithe.t pal'ty not notifiecl may by ncrtice ùr writing<br />
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'lr¡ lhc other rvithcl¡.¿lw o]. catoel the applicatíon zurd<br />
t'elirnd. or.shaì.1 Lrn$uLe rhar the C¡stodiårìr.runàr,lo r<br />
A¡:1:lication Moneys pnicl iu l.especr <strong>of</strong> the applicatiáoio<br />
Constltution<br />
trle finrity shall<br />
,'ì,,';;,i.;iri"<br />
jce ltdatcs.<br />
4.5<br />
Joint and Several Liability<br />
Jolnt Merrbers shall be jointlv and severally Hable to pay âlr arnouuts clure and payable b¡,<br />
thern trlless otherwise agreecr by the per.son to u,iroln the anrcunts are due,<br />
5<br />
Applicatlon Moneys and lnterest<br />
5"1 Application Moneys<br />
enl¿r l'nto a<br />
pplicolts di<br />
rle llnrjtv ir<br />
at thc Custodian plaoc;s (as the<br />
Respotrsible Entity releases ol.<br />
h clause B,<br />
6 Sub-Fo restry Right Deecl and Managernent Agreements<br />
6.1<br />
Preparation <strong>of</strong> sub-Forestry Right Deod and ltltanagement Agreement<br />
upon acceptance <strong>of</strong> au application, the Responsible Jrntiry will prepaÏe<br />
Riglrt Deed<br />
the sub-lìorestry<br />
anci l\danagenrent Agreement. ,fhe:<br />
(a) Sr.rb-Forestry ruS]i, q*t shall speci$, rhe S/oorltot or Woodlors (as<br />
requires) the case<br />
allooated by the Responsible Errtìty;<br />
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(b)<br />
(c)<br />
(2) in the case <strong>of</strong> an application receivecl after'30 June in â year! ou oïbef.'ore 30<br />
June <strong>of</strong> the fbllou'ing yeæ; and<br />
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Responsible Entity to retain Sub_F orestry Right<br />
Agreernents<br />
Deed and Managennent<br />
Mrurage,nenr ;\sL:ee,re11t,l,I<br />
presor'ìbct by thu ltcspormibJe Entity rrot e.xueeding $50,<br />
lt o, berm,f'<strong>of</strong> a N'Iember, other than a Grorver. such sub-[,.orestry<br />
ccrr:reut's rcceiverr by it and sharl stamp .,l.cause to rrave such sub_<br />
rnetrl A.greerncnls stÍìtìrpúrl 1jf reqrrir.ecl bl, lai\, ,u t* uto,,,p.d) uxl<br />
turril le'nrinrtion <strong>of</strong> the partic'rar sub-Fo'cst,] Rigl;; tr:
12.2 Bornowings<br />
Woodlot Project 2008<br />
Gonstltutlon<br />
The Resporisible Entity rnay borow <strong>for</strong> the prupose <strong>of</strong> the Ptoject 1:rovicled that the<br />
bonor¡,ings are not secu'ed iry, or repaid fi'on¡ property helcl on trust fbr Membors,<br />
13 General functions, powers and duties <strong>of</strong> the Responsible Ëntity<br />
'tr3.'! Functions<br />
The Respotxible Ëntity shall dr: ihe fbllowing:<br />
(a) srrdect to clause 3,5, make an'angenrerrts fol the custody <strong>of</strong> the I'und and Bæeline<br />
Pruning Expenses Accorurt (ilcluding appointing n Custodian) and hold the Funcl but<br />
not the Baseline Pruning Ëxpenses Accouril, as lrustee <strong>for</strong> the Members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
P:nject entitlecl thereto upon the ternrs <strong>of</strong> tlus Consfitution; and<br />
O) cally out the other specific f,urctions set out in this Constitution.<br />
13.2 Powers<br />
The Responsible Entity has all the powels <strong>of</strong> ¿ natural pefson and all Poweß that are<br />
r.easonabiy necessary <strong>for</strong> it to çarС out its ñ¡nctions a¡rd duties uncier this Constitutir:n having<br />
regald to the Responsible Eutity's role as tlte losponsible e,uti(y <strong>of</strong> the Project.<br />
13,3 Duties<br />
The Responsíb)e Entity shall exercise the powers and carry out its dutíes in accordance with<br />
ttre Law,<br />
13.4 Specific Functions<br />
The Responsible EntitY shall:<br />
(a) manage the business, invostments a¡rd affairs <strong>of</strong> the Ptoject and the arangements that<br />
relate to the Ploject;<br />
(b) enstne that:<br />
(1) all ser¡¿ices which a¡e reasonably requiled by Glowels un¿ler a Sub-Þ'orætiy<br />
*-utement As:eenrent are perfounerl in a prope' and<br />
H:L,,?::'*'äl<br />
(2) arry goods or selvices u,irich ale requù:ed to be provided or per<strong>for</strong>tned undet<br />
tlre tenru <strong>of</strong><br />
(A) arry contract with any per.son (othel than the Responsible Entìt¡r) to<br />
which Growel.s afe firvited to agree in any Pr*odttct l)jsclosure<br />
Slafement irl l'el¿tion to the Project ('hmter:ial agreements"); or<br />
(B) a Sub-Forcsily Right Ðeeci and \4anagement Agreerne'ut;<br />
*r-e provided or perfbrmerl in accoldance r.vith the lelevallt tnatet'iai ¿{greeflent<br />
arrd the (hnstitution; and<br />
(c) be at libcrty to establish and act as lesponsible entity <strong>for</strong> othcr managed ìnvestment<br />
schemes, w.hether <strong>of</strong> a sinrilar or cliflè,rent natute, and lo urarragc other invqstll:ettts'<br />
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13.5 No Buy-Back <strong>of</strong> sub-Forestry Right Deed and ManageÍnent AgreenrentsConstih,tlon<br />
The Responsiblc Ëntity is urder r:o obligation to pur'chase or. repurchase or buy,back a sub-<br />
Foræhy Right Deecr a'd Management Agrcement fiom a (hower.<br />
14 Gornplaints<br />
14.1 Complaints handling<br />
The Responsible lJntity must qtablish and uraintain a procedure <strong>for</strong> cJealing with conrplarnts<br />
by \4enbefs which is pnsistent ra¡ith the Australian stan¿ar¿ 426g onconrpJaints hærdi'g.<br />
.(<br />
14.2 Member complaints<br />
(a) A Member may by notice in.yritine to tbe Responsible Entity (or<br />
metbod<br />
by<br />
as the<br />
suclr<br />
Resporisible<br />
other<br />
E^tiry niJy upp*uài<br />
projeot.<br />
ü¿ge a complaint in reiation to flre<br />
(b) The ResponstbJe Entity nrust record the cr:nrplaint ¿rncl ths date it was received in a<br />
register. majntailred <strong>for</strong> that purpose.<br />
14.3 Responding to complaínts<br />
(a) The Responslì:le Ëntìty rnustl<br />
(1) ytihi" 5 B'usincss Days <strong>of</strong> receivir:g the complaint, notifi the complairiant t¡at<br />
it has receiveri the cnrnplaint and is-consideriig it; urrl<br />
(2) withiu 30 tsusincss Days <strong>of</strong> receipt <strong>of</strong> the complaint, detemrine and notìfy in<br />
writhg to the CJornplainani;<br />
(A) its dcoision regar.ding the cornplaint;<br />
(B) the remedies evailabie to the co'rp1ai'ant, if the comprairrant is<br />
dissatjslìecl rvith the decision; and<br />
(c) any âverues <strong>of</strong> appear that nay be availabre to the comprainant, if trre<br />
Coniplainant is dìssatisfierl with rhe de cjsion.<br />
tb) The Responsible Errtity is uot required to give ïeasoirs fbr any <strong>of</strong> its decisic¡ns ¡lrade<br />
under tlús clause.<br />
14.4 Power to obtain further in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
(a) For tlie prlrposes <strong>of</strong> ciause 14,3, the Responsible Entity may require the cìo¡rplaina't<br />
to provide all relevant infonnatir:n as the Responiible nntity tleteruines to bc<br />
necessaly to detennine lrre cor,plainl made by the ð.rrplaina*t.<br />
(bi lf the Res¡rorrsible Errtity malces a'eq-uest unde' parag'aph (a), the comlrlainant luust<br />
conrply wìth the L'equest within.S Business nuv. i'o* flie date <strong>of</strong> rãceipt <strong>of</strong> tire<br />
teqr¡est Ji.oln tite Responsible Entitlr.<br />
14,5 Withdrawaü <strong>of</strong> cornplair.rt<br />
(a) A Complainaut rnay u,ithcfuaw t]re complaiut at âlly timo be<strong>for</strong>e a decision regardilrg<br />
the complairt is made by the Responsible Entity,<br />
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(b) A with&awal <strong>of</strong> conrplaiut undot palagl'aph (a) is eftectir¡e from the date the<br />
Responsible Erfity receir/es the requesf to withdraw the complaint in r¡,r'iting fiorr the<br />
Con:plainant.<br />
14',6 Assistance and in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
(a) The Resporuìble ßntity ntust provicle a Complaina¡t wìth all ¡easonable assistance<br />
antl iufbmration that the Cotnplainant rna¡r require tbr the prupose <strong>of</strong> rnaking a<br />
ærnplaint a¡d understanding the corr:plerfurts handling ploceclules adopted by the<br />
Responsíble Entit¡,.<br />
(t) A Conrplainarrt locìgirrg a complairt must provide the Responsiblc Errtity ¡¡¡ith all<br />
ir<strong>for</strong>maiion the Responsible Entity may require in order to properlv dçal with and<br />
lesolve the complaint.<br />
14"7 Remedies<br />
Without liuritatiorl ihe Responsihle Brfity ma¡r in jfs
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(b) in coiucction with an appücation, in relatiou to such proceedings)<br />
grants<br />
in which the<br />
relief<br />
co'rt<br />
to the person unde¡ the Law,<br />
15,4 Extent <strong>of</strong> indemnity<br />
The indelrrrrity in clause 15,3:<br />
(a) is a aliltinuing obligation ûnd is en<strong>for</strong>ceable by a porson to whoru clause 15.3 applies<br />
even though that pcrson may have ""u**á<br />
ø a" a member- <strong>of</strong> the projcct,s<br />
Courplíance Cornurittec; and<br />
(b) operates only to the extent that the loss or liability is not cor¿erctl by insnr,zurce and i.s<br />
incuned in rhe ptoper pelfomance <strong>of</strong> tl¡eir.duties,<br />
15.5 lnsurance<br />
subject to the Law, ,re Responsible Ëntity rnay, fi om ihe Asset"s;<br />
(a) purchase ancl maintaj:u ürsurance; or<br />
O) pây or agree to pay a pr.emiun: <strong>for</strong> insurance,<br />
<strong>for</strong> any pol'son to wbom this clause I5.5 applies agajnst any liability incuned by the perscìn H¡¡<br />
a member <strong>of</strong> the Project's compliance corùnitteJi""h¿i"e, but not limitecl to, a ü;bility fbï<br />
costs ald expênses incurred irr tlefending proceeclings, wheiher civjl or crinÍnal aild whater¡er<br />
their oufcome.<br />
15.6 Savings<br />
Nothing in clauses 15,3 or 15.5:<br />
(a) atTects any other riglrt or remedy that a person to whom those clauses apply rnay ¡ave<br />
in respect <strong>of</strong> any ross ot riab'ityì'eferred ro i" trrår" "rauser;<br />
or<br />
(b) limits thc capacity <strong>of</strong> the Responsibte Hntity to inclemnify or provide insurance fur any<br />
person to whom those clauscs do not appþ.<br />
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16.1 Forester's Report<br />
'rhe Resporrsible Entity will plocule a written reporl fi'orn al Inclependent F.or.ester b¡r 31<br />
october in Yeal 2 and 31 octobet -in each Year thårealler until the schelne is f eunilated.<br />
16"2 Contents <strong>of</strong> Forester's Report<br />
The Forestel.,s Rep<strong>of</strong>t must contaín:<br />
(a) a review <strong>of</strong> fhe operations lelating to the Ploject siuce the prer,ious Forester,s<br />
Rep<strong>of</strong>t, and tlle tesults <strong>of</strong> those operätions;<br />
(b) particulars <strong>of</strong> auy significant ch{e! ìn rhe Responsible Entity,s policy as outlined in<br />
trre lrreviou.s FoLester's Report letating to silvicurturar activitics; and<br />
(") details as to whethet^ or not the Responsible Entity has clurhrg the perìgd si¡ce ¡re l¿ßt<br />
Fol:ester's Report ca:ried out the seruices to b" p*rtòrn ql"un,lår the sut-Forestry<br />
Right Deed zmcl Marrngement Ag'eements in a prop*l: and eilicielt mâr'rer,<br />
Shields Heritagc<br />
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Woodlot ProJect 2008<br />
16.3 Growers to receive cop¡es <strong>of</strong> Fo¡.ester's Report<br />
Constitutiorl<br />
'l'he Responsible Entitytrrust sencl a copy <strong>of</strong> tlre F'orester's Repoü refeu:ed to in clause 16,1<br />
to eacll Glowel and the Custodia:r within 30 days <strong>of</strong> receir'ìng the f,orestet's Reporl,<br />
17 Investrnents Records<br />
The Responsible Ëutìty shall nraintarn at the Oflce proper books and recc;rds in lespect <strong>of</strong> all<br />
Inr¡estmeirts, The books and recotds till be available fbr irrspectiou by the Auclitor during<br />
the uomtal business hour.s <strong>of</strong> the Responsible Entity,<br />
'! I Transfer <strong>of</strong> Grower's interests<br />
18.1 Rlght to Assign<br />
Subject to thi.s clause ancl clause 21, a Grower shall not be erúitletl to assigu the:<br />
(a) Sub-For:estry Right Deed to which it is a party except in the cìrounætances sct out in<br />
clause 7 <strong>of</strong>the Sub-Forestry Riglrt Þeecl; and<br />
(b) Management Agrccment to which it is a party exeept ur the circunr-stances set out j¡r<br />
olause 25.3 <strong>of</strong> the Managcrnent Agreement.<br />
18.2 Signatures Required and Effective Date<br />
Ary instrurne;nt <strong>of</strong> assigrunent shall be in writing sigrred by both the assignot' ancl assignee<br />
(and by the Responsfule Ëntity by way <strong>of</strong> acknorvledgment and confrmation) and shall state<br />
that the assignee agfees to be bound by this Constltution, Thc assignor sliall be tleemed to<br />
remain tlie lioldor <strong>of</strong> the Srrb-Forestry Right Deed and Manageuient Agreement until the<br />
name <strong>of</strong>lthe assignee is entered in tbe Register fir respect <strong>of</strong> such Sub-Forestry Right Deed<br />
and Management Agreement.<br />
1S.3 Responsible Entity shall decline to Register<br />
The Responsible Errtity sha.t1 decline to re¿¡'ister any instrutleut <strong>of</strong> nssignnrent unless:<br />
(a) it is duiy staruped (if applicable) and is accourpani"d by such evidcnce as the<br />
Iìesponsible lJntity nmy reasonably require to show the right <strong>of</strong> the assignor to lnake<br />
the assigmnent;<br />
(b) all fees which aie due and payable in respect <strong>of</strong> thc relevant Sub-Forætry Riglrt Deed<br />
atrd Managetnent Agreement have been pairl; ald<br />
(c) thc Resironsible Enlity approves <strong>of</strong> tlre assignee provided that such applorral is rrot<br />
urreasonably r¡,ithleld.<br />
18.4 Entry <strong>of</strong> Assignrnent<br />
Upo¡ beiug satisfied that the provisions <strong>of</strong> this clause have beett cornplied u,ith, tlie<br />
Resporisible Entity shall ¡rake the a1:plopr:ratc entry <strong>of</strong>'the assígnmenf in the Registcr,<br />
Shleids Herilagc Last print¿¡c 12l27nor7 12:lo:oo P\À pago 1 7
Woodlot pr.ojecl 2008<br />
'Í8'5 lnstrument <strong>of</strong> Assrgnment to be Retained by Responsibge Entity<br />
Constluti(xl<br />
;ii,.],i' to clause 39'4, e ety itistrutrtcnt <strong>of</strong> assþmrent sha[ be retainecl by the Responsible<br />
'18.6 Assignee to be Bound<br />
ô<br />
If the Responsible J'intity decline's to re¿¡ister tury nssign*renl it srrail,<br />
ftre date<br />
u,itrrir 2<br />
on<br />
rnontrrs<br />
which the<br />
aÍtel.<br />
assigrurierri *'as rodgeil rvitrr iicorriplyi'g wíth<br />
clause 18,3,<br />
th* requirem"ìrto<br />
serrd to the or<br />
assignol and the assigfree a notjco <strong>of</strong>.ìdc rleftsal.<br />
í. 184 Member,s Right to<br />
An nssignw irr t'espccl <strong>of</strong> a sul-.,-I'oÏestry Right Ï)tre¿l ¿urcl À4anagement Agr.eemcnt shall be<br />
deotred lo har¡e ag'eerd to be boturcl by the-proviolon, <strong>of</strong>tl" relev¿urt srib-Fore.stry Right<br />
D ee
Woodlot ProJsct 20Cß<br />
Corìst¡tuUon<br />
(d) pay to the WÍthdlawirrg Ap¡rlicant the \Ä¡ithdlarval Proceecls in accorda¡ce \¡ith<br />
olauses 18A.5 and 184.6,<br />
'18A.5 Wlthdrawal Froceeds and the Withdrawal Fund<br />
(a) l'r'jol to payirig the Srithdlawal Proceeds fiom the Withclrar¡¡al Frurd, the Responsible<br />
Entìty nrust consider the position <strong>of</strong> the Withdrawal Fbnd.<br />
(b) If tlrc Application Monel, paid by the Withdrawing Applicant in relation to tl:e<br />
Woodlot c¡r Vfoocl1ots that rvele not granted by the Requireci Forestry Right Glanting<br />
Date ale:<br />
(1) held ûi thc Application Fruril: and<br />
(2) are not ou,ned by, or belong to, the Responsible lintity ftr paynent <strong>for</strong> sewices<br />
unclsr the Sub-Forestry Right Deed or Managernent A.greernent,<br />
(Avaitable Äpplicatiou Money) then the Responstble lìntity rrrust transfer the<br />
,, (.<br />
Available Application Morey fiorn the Application þ\urd to the Withdrawal Fund,<br />
(c) If the arnount <strong>of</strong> the Availallle Application Money paid into the Withclrawal Fund fbr<br />
a Withù'awìng Applicant in accordance with clause 184.5 (b) ís less than the total<br />
Applicaiion Moneys paid by the Withù'arving Applicant in relation to thc \Moodlot or<br />
Woodlots that were not granted by tlie R.equired Forestry Right Granting Dato<br />
(Differonce), thon the Responsfule Entity must pay the Withdrawing Applicattt an<br />
amount fi'o:r the Withclrawal Fund in accordance with the folrnula contajned in<br />
section 60l.KD <strong>of</strong>'the Law.<br />
184.6 lssue from Withdrawal Fund<br />
Following the tlansler <strong>of</strong> the funds into the Wittrdrawal Fund uncler clause 18l\,5, the<br />
Resporuiblc Entity must pay the Withcharving Applicant the'Withdrawal P¡ocecds.<br />
18A.7 Status <strong>of</strong> Withdrawal Fund<br />
The Rasponsible Entity hol
!¡ur oodlr,i Þro)ect 2ol]D<br />
C0rstilut¡orì<br />
Responsible Entity as having any tÍtle to or jnte¡'est in such sutr-For.cstry Riglil Deed aìd<br />
.h4anagement Agreenr elt<br />
24.2 Title to Vest ín Lega! personal Representative<br />
Ïjl,.T;ï]irTi<br />
ol intel'est in<br />
naute.<br />
.('or bei,s e,nÉ ('i se*er.ar joirrr<br />
ible EntitV as liavirrg. any trtle i.<br />
ent ÂgreerrrÈrlt tïgistrlrccl ìl its<br />
2A3 Apptication <strong>for</strong> TransmÌsslon<br />
Any pemon becoming efiitled to any Sub-<br />
20.4 Rights and Restr.!cfions Be<strong>for</strong>e Registration<br />
21 Restrictions on Members<br />
No i\4etr1:er may:<br />
(a)<br />
(b)<br />
requiÍe the tl'ansfer to hilrl or hel <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> the plopei.ty beinn par-t <strong>of</strong> thc<br />
'elei,aut<br />
Furrcl; or<br />
irrterfþre with the exel'cise rìr'rolr exorcise by trre Rcsponsiblc E'tity, orarrv o1.the<br />
po\jvers anthorities or criscretions confe'.ecr on the n"rpon*ìti" Entity by this<br />
Constjtution or ùr r-especT <strong>of</strong> sucdr plopefly.<br />
22 Limitatiolr <strong>of</strong> ltability <strong>of</strong> Members<br />
22.1 No claim against Members<br />
subjcct (cr c'lause 22.2,.rteither tJre Resporisìble Ëutity r1or. nry crcrclitor <strong>of</strong> the Resp.rrsilrle<br />
lint.itS', or the Ploject, strall havo any claim o f any ,",rtír* rgñr liìy ilrt"n.,tr..-r o f ther prnjcct<br />
lirr' zury lial¡ilities inc:urred in corireciion with any Lnvestnreli o,,ir rcspcct .f any acti.n taken<br />
by eithel <strong>of</strong> theu lrcrcuncJer.<br />
Shields Her-ílagn<br />
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22.2 Permitted claims against Mennbers<br />
Woorllot Ptoject 2008<br />
Constltr¡lion<br />
Nothing jn. cìause 2?.1 ptevetis the Resporrsible Ënfity fr'om recovering û'orn 'anlr Mentber:<br />
(a) i¡,here f.he lvlenrber <strong>of</strong> the Project girres an expless indemnity to the Responsiblc<br />
Ëntity, whethel in a Sub-þ-orestry Right Deed or Managetlent Agreeurent ot'<br />
otherwise;<br />
(b) any loss or clzunage incun:ed by the ResponsiLrle Eutity causecl by a breach <strong>of</strong> this<br />
Constjtution, the Sub-Forestry Rigtrt Deed and Managernent Agleement, by the<br />
À4ernber;<br />
(c) any amount <strong>of</strong> tlie Application Fee due and unpaìd by the Mernbet'to tJre Responsible<br />
Erttity;<br />
(d) äny anmunt owìng to the Responsible Eutity tom a Menùer uncler a Srtb-Forastry<br />
Right Deed or Managetnent Ageonent;<br />
(e) ¿rny fee i¡curcd by the llesponsible F,ntity as a result <strong>of</strong> a cheqrte or orclcr <strong>for</strong><br />
paynenl given by the Menrber being dishonoured; and<br />
(0 any monev paicl to the Memtrcr in excess <strong>of</strong> the monies propor'þ payable under this<br />
Comtifution or the Sub-Forestry Rigfit Deed, Managetneut Agt"eement or Wood Sale<br />
Agreement.<br />
23 Retirement or removal <strong>of</strong> Responsible Entity<br />
23.1 Retlrement<br />
Despite any other law, the Responsible Ëntity may ouly retjre as responsible entity <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Projoct in accorclance with the Law.<br />
23.2 Removal<br />
Despite aly other law, thc Responsible Entrty may only bc lemoved as lesponsible entity <strong>of</strong><br />
the Project in accorclance wìth the Larv.<br />
I<br />
23.3 Duties and release on retiremènt or removal<br />
On ifs letir.ement <strong>of</strong> removal, the Responsible Entity is releasetl fi'onl all obligaticrns in<br />
lelatiou to tl're Project arisittg aftol the date <strong>of</strong> its retirolnelrt.<br />
24 Remuneratlon <strong>of</strong> the Responsible Entity<br />
(a) The Reslronsible Entity sirall t'eceive by u,ay <strong>of</strong> lenttueration in relation lo tlre Ploject those<br />
fèes in i.elatior to the pïoper pelför:lance <strong>of</strong> its cluties provided <strong>for</strong> irr this Constitution and<br />
a¡ry Srrb-b'orestry lliglrt Deeci ancl h4anagenrent AgLeenretrt Lbr'its sen,ices ir carrying on the<br />
business and gaining alcl ploclucing incorne aucl c¡thet-wise tnanaging the Plarttation that lelate<br />
to that Pr:ojcct- arrcl propelly carrying orú jts cluties ancl obligations uuder this Constit.utiou,<br />
(b) If GST is c¡r ,,vi11 be ûnirosøl orr a supply rnacle under
(1)<br />
(2)<br />
\¡/oodlot Prcject 2008<br />
Constitutiön<br />
rlc,:ease the conside.ation otherwisc ¡rrovicred <strong>for</strong> that suppry under<br />
cc¡nstitution this<br />
by the anount <strong>of</strong> that GS,l.; or<br />
otherwise recovel.tom the recþient the amount <strong>of</strong> that GS.l.,<br />
(c)<br />
25 Certificates<br />
25.'t lssue <strong>of</strong> Woodlot Statement<br />
'l'he Responsible Eiltity nrust issue v/oodlot statemerrts to each (ìr.c¡wcr within 6 monfhs<br />
ater thelelevant:<br />
(a) sub-Forestry Right Deed and Management Agreeureff is ente¡ed<br />
.irrto; or<br />
(b) assignnient or tralrsnrjssion application is registered.<br />
25.2 Form <strong>of</strong> Woodlot Statement<br />
Each Woodlot Statenrent must:<br />
(a) have a distinguishing nunbor;<br />
(b) specify the nârne <strong>of</strong> the Glorver, the Pla¡tation. and the numtrer ancl dascr:iption <strong>of</strong><br />
Woodlots to w.bjc r it relates;<br />
(") specifu the balance (if any) <strong>of</strong> t'e Application Fee paya,lc; and<br />
(d) be signecf b), or on behalf <strong>of</strong> the ResponsibJe Enriry.<br />
25.3 Lost or destroyed Woodlot Statement<br />
subject tÔ the Laq¡, if a woodlot statemefl is lo,st or destroyed, the Respornible Ëntity r:rust<br />
ìssue a nerv TVootjiot Statellent to the Gr.owel..<br />
26 Register <strong>of</strong> Members<br />
29,1 Responsibie Enfiry to Keep Register<br />
T'he Responsible Entity sirall keep an rry-to-date register <strong>of</strong> Mernbers in respect <strong>of</strong> t¡e pr,oject<br />
and there shail be enterecl in thosã Regiìter:s;<br />
(a) the rarnes a'cl adci'esses <strong>of</strong> all Members that relate to tire prnject;<br />
O) tlte Plantatiou, ancl v/oocllots to be acquilerl by the reler¡ant Meurber resl:ectjvely;<br />
.9hields l-lelltage<br />
L.ast ¡rrinted 1227f2007 12:10:OA pM<br />
paîa 2.2
Woodlot Ptcject 20Ct8<br />
Congtitutlon<br />
(c) the date on which the na:le <strong>of</strong> every Menrber rvas registel'ed in the lelerr,¿ltlt Registet<br />
as a Menber aud the date <strong>of</strong> each Gro\ryer's Sub-Fot'estry Right Deed zurd<br />
Mzrnagemeirt A gr eemcnt;<br />
(d) the date. ald marurer fu r,r4rich any lt4ember ceased to be a lt4crnbcr;<br />
(e) tlre anrr:uut <strong>of</strong> Application Moneys paid ancl outstanding (if any) in rcspect <strong>of</strong> each<br />
applicant's application, or the anount <strong>of</strong> fees paid by the Ct'ower ur,der the Sub'<br />
Folestry Riglrt Deed and Management Agreement (as the caserequu'es);<br />
(Ð any other details considered necessaty by the Respottsible Entity.<br />
26.2 Location <strong>of</strong> Register<br />
The Regrster shall be established and rnaintained at tlre Office.<br />
26.3 Ghange <strong>of</strong> Ðetails<br />
fuy chnrrge <strong>of</strong> name or address on the part <strong>of</strong> any Menrbet' shall be notiñed to the<br />
Responsìble Entity and upon receþt <strong>of</strong> such docunlsntation as the Responsible Entitl, ¿1 ¡*<br />
cliscretion consiclers necessary) the Responsiblc Ëntity shall alter the F,egister accordingly,<br />
26.4 Glosure <strong>of</strong> Register<br />
The llegister may be closed by the Responsible Entity fi:r such period (not exoeeding 7 days)<br />
as the Respnnsible Entiry shall
Wxxllot Projoct 2O0B<br />
27 Meetings<br />
Constituilorr<br />
27,1 Right to convenê rneeting<br />
Ë:,Hiît;ilbJlff:* urav at anv tirne co¡venc a meering orMerubers an
Woodlol Projccl 2006<br />
fì<br />
28.3 Payments in Respect <strong>of</strong> the Project<br />
Constltullorì<br />
Except where the Responsible Entity is entitlecl to be reimbulsed under clause 28.2, it shall<br />
ì:c respousible fbl payment <strong>of</strong> all othet expe,rces in relalion to the Projeot including but not<br />
lirnited to tlie follolvilrg expenses:<br />
(a) all costs, expÉnses, comrlissions, fêes, rates, tarias (incluciing ìncr:rne tari), snperuisiotr<br />
ancl rnanagcrnent chat'ges, and other charges or outgoings payable fu accordance with<br />
this Constitutiotr iu respect <strong>of</strong> the Investrnents in the Fu:id;<br />
(b) all costs reasonably incured by the Responsible Enttty jn Lraintaining the Register <strong>of</strong><br />
\4enrbers (as the oase requires), includng, without Linritatiorr, expenses inuuued fur<br />
calculating the distributions 1o Growels;<br />
(c) the lea.sonable lees antl expe,nses <strong>of</strong> the Auditol in connection rvith the audii, aly<br />
inspectiolrs ol i:rquirics provided <strong>for</strong> by clause 31 and the auciiting <strong>of</strong> accourts and the<br />
preparatioll and loctgenient <strong>of</strong>taxation retuïs in telatiori to tlre Project;<br />
(d) all cosls eurd expenses ilcurred iu or in c¡utection with the preparation <strong>of</strong> arry<br />
arrrendmerrts, nioclificatiorls or additions to the provisions <strong>of</strong> this Constitution,<br />
including äuy costs or experlses reasonably aad properly incuned in or in counection<br />
rvjth its apploval and execution <strong>of</strong> any decd supplemental hereto, or obtaining any<br />
approvals rvlúch may be requirecl by law ol otherr¡¿ise in respeot <strong>of</strong> any such<br />
supplellental cleed, and arry costs or expenscs reasonably arrcl propcrly íncurred in<br />
conveiljng any rneeting <strong>of</strong> Metnbers or any sepalate meethg <strong>of</strong> Meuùors <strong>for</strong> the<br />
ptxpose <strong>of</strong> obtairring their apploval in respect o!'any such amendments, nrodifioations<br />
crr aclclitions;<br />
(Ð iury costs or expenses reasonably and properly incut"red or paid by tlre Responsible<br />
Entìty in connection with any realrangêlllent <strong>of</strong> the capital structure <strong>of</strong> the Pl:oject;<br />
(f) all costs inoüred by the Responsible Entity in keeping or causing to be kept the<br />
books <strong>of</strong> acc.ounts (ir accordance rvith clause 32), including, without lirnitation,<br />
expqnse$ in connection with the establishnent alrd mahrtonâtrce <strong>of</strong> accounting records<br />
and systgnrs <strong>for</strong> the llut?oses <strong>of</strong> the.Project;<br />
(g) the fbes zurd conmissions (if any) payable in respect <strong>of</strong> any persor-t agteeing to<br />
subsclibe <strong>for</strong> a Sub-Folestry Ríglrt Deed aud Mzu:agetnent Agreemettt, or agreeiug to<br />
p¡ocurc subscriptions <strong>for</strong> a Sub-Foriestry Right Dced zurd a Managcment Agreement;<br />
(Ð x¡sts <strong>of</strong> couvening ancl hoklìng any ineetûrg <strong>of</strong> Meinbers or any separate nreeting <strong>of</strong> a<br />
class <strong>of</strong>Mer¡bet's;<br />
(Ð arry costs ot' expellses leasonably and irlop*tLy incurrecl ilr coturectiotr tvitli the<br />
ìtrspectiou <strong>of</strong> the Plarltatiotrs by the l{eqronsible Eutit¡';<br />
0) ¿ü)/ costs and clisbusemenls rcasonably and properly iricurred v¿lúch are P¿)'âble to<br />
any consultant, âdviser, specialist, åccountant, lawyer ol othel' pi'olbssìonal adviser'<br />
properly engaged by the Ræponsíble Entiiy;<br />
(k) cr:sts <strong>of</strong> postage in respect <strong>of</strong> all cheques, âccounts, distribution statements, uotices,<br />
repot-is alr
Wocdlot Projæl 2008<br />
(tn)<br />
(iÐ<br />
(o)<br />
Cônstitutton<br />
costs <strong>of</strong> prepariug aud pfinlùrg ¿É(Ðunts. cljstl'ibufion state'rents, cheqr.res ancl .thcr<br />
ff.:i]'.i:t r'ø¡uued to be pì.eparu,r i,v ir'. R--p";;ilr.'Ë;it f.r crispatch ro<br />
costs. clalges and expenses in conncction<br />
and postasã oiult n',ou"ialaîd<br />
<strong>for</strong>watd to ?.,her-r-ep0r., ffir,,it,1ii,i_,,]::1f<br />
all or u), <strong>of</strong> thc lr,renrrois å<br />
paragi'aph<br />
covet"ed b1'<br />
<strong>of</strong>tlÍs zllothcl'<br />
clau.se 28.3;<br />
sition. registration, custody, rJisposal <strong>of</strong> or.<br />
(p)<br />
(q)<br />
:.i,ì#,J'ï,'i,:',il,liî,rïîilî:jïii,,iï:f i,:<br />
'rsrr¿'re prcvrrirnrx arrcl legtrl m"qfs a'tj u,.oJ,"*|]Jl;r*lt'ot*-u fecs' t'a:gj51¡atiou fc*s,<br />
,i.-T;;**aration antl loclgetment <strong>of</strong> retur¡s by rhe Respo'sible Entitv pur.sua't ro<br />
lection u,ith lhe per.ftlrtuance ol. exercise<br />
(r)<br />
al1<br />
F_st<br />
co<br />
p0wers u¡ttiel, this Crulstitution or rulcler.<br />
nt Agr.ccmatt; and<br />
expellses associated with the co'rpria,ce cl0'ulittee (.if<br />
rlitor requiled to be appoilrted in'connectio,., ,rith trì"<br />
29 Distributions from the Fund<br />
2Ð.1<br />
p:Tif"",'.n from rhe wood proceeds portion and Garbon Righrs proceeds<br />
(")<br />
30 ot'this Constitution, on or befì¡rc cach<br />
sha.ll distributc, or shall ellsure that the<br />
(b)<br />
ast Accountjng perìorl.<br />
the Custocliau, o.,-, shall ensure that the<br />
c.h Contributiug CÏ.ourer. its prrr¡rortional<br />
glrts proceeds portion fbr. the r.elevant<br />
Agreenrenr ar t^c saure rime cfistr.ibu,io,,, ulitllo#ia:lr,Iïrl"",rîant, A4auagerrrent<br />
2s.2<br />
Accounts to be prepared<br />
'!'ot the pulÏL)se <strong>of</strong> ascerlairtirr¿l thc ¿¡muuul (if any) Lt¡ lle clistlibuted to a co'tr.ibuti'g<br />
Gro$'ef pul"sttattt t0 cl¿une:ì9.1, the llespansil:le lìrtity shall, r*ñr" a:iy such distr.itrution,<br />
pl''ìlråre accorìnls <strong>of</strong>'thc incollte ¿rttd exfrç¡¡difu'c and lina¡lcial positiorr <strong>of</strong> the r.clerva't se ctjt.rn<br />
¿:f thc woocl l'Loceerls Ïrr.rtti¿¡u, in ruc+i'tlar:cc *ith gurc,airv-""".pt"., acc'untirg practice,<br />
statrclt'tt'ds, il:ethods and plinciples ulrless the Responsñre Ër:tiy J*i,i,r,'¡r, other.,¡¡iser.<br />
$hiclds ileritoûe<br />
I ast prirrtertJ 1 2127 l2Aú 1 2i1 0:00 p[.4 Þago 1)(ì
WoorJlot Proiect 2008<br />
29.3 Present Entitlenrent<br />
Consiitutlon<br />
29.4 Fees<br />
Notwithstancling anything contained in this Constitntion, at 30 .lune in each yeru each:<br />
(a) Contlibuting Crorver "qhall<br />
be pÌesently eutitlerl to its Propoltional Interest in tlie<br />
Sectiorl <strong>of</strong> the Wood Proceeds Portion <strong>for</strong> the Planting Option tliat it has selecte the amourt that the Responsible Entity is reirnbursed under clause 28.2þ) <strong>of</strong><br />
.any incorne tÐq withholding tax or any other tax or duty requirerl by law to be<br />
deducted; and<br />
(3) any rmpaid expenses (anrl interest if applicable) payable by tho Growet'u¡der<br />
the Sub-Fotestry Right Deed or Mauagøuent Agteement,<br />
which is pa:id ol payable to or by the Responsilrle Irntity ol Custodian (as the case<br />
rnay be) in respect <strong>of</strong> that Menber.<br />
(b) A deduction refenecl to ir pæagaph (a) may be urade 0t an¡r time and<br />
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(d) A decructi'n refe*ecr to i' paragraph (a) .<br />
nray ,e marle<br />
noiwithstancling<br />
fll aÌry time<br />
that it arir<br />
coulcl haue îeen ,*á., i,it u,as r)ot<br />
pr:evionsly<br />
urads) fi.orx<br />
paid<br />
moneys<br />
to that Member..<br />
30.2 lndemnity<br />
Thc Responsible Ëntity or the Custod<br />
itdendfied anci held llarnfsss by each<br />
respect <strong>of</strong> any tax or duty r.efeued to ju c<br />
ûr ihe Custodiatr (as thc case ffia¡, ¡s¡ or.<br />
<strong>of</strong> thc. \VooiJ pr.oc¿erJ.s lloriion tá Urá ne<br />
bc) md llot dccluc;te
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32 Accounts and Audit<br />
32^1 Accounting Records to he Kept<br />
Tlie Responsible Entity shall keep 01' cause to be kept accounting t'eco¡ds as required undel<br />
1he Lau¡,<br />
32.2 Where Accounting Records to be Kept<br />
'I'he accountiug records shall be kept at the Ofñcc ol the princþal <strong>of</strong>ñce <strong>of</strong> the Responsible<br />
Entity.<br />
32.3 Yearly Accounts<br />
(a) At ttre end <strong>of</strong> each Financial Year', the Raspousible, Entity shall, if required by 1aw,<br />
pl'epffe or c&use to be prepared the Accorurts. Subject to the [,aw, within 3 months<br />
after thc en
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(b)<br />
(l) fo t¡e a Growel; ancl<br />
(2) to be olr the Register;<br />
thö temlillñtion <strong>of</strong> th€ Project in accorcla'cc with clu.se.s 33.1 zurrl 33,2.<br />
ColtstitLrtion<br />
34 Provisions relating to Termtnatlon<br />
In ot"der to terminate the Project, the follou,ing pr.ovisions shall have efflect:<br />
34.1 RealisatÌo¡r <strong>of</strong> property<br />
srtbject to the stlcceeding provis.iott-t <strong>of</strong>'this clâuse, and suì:ject l.' the Law and to a'y orclers<br />
<strong>of</strong> any relevaft cour1, thc Ìi.esponsible Ëntity shall át ,ãnï'o* pracricable afler it is requirecl to<br />
temrùute fhe project:<br />
(a) sell' call in antl convert into money, or cause to 5e sor¿, callerl ur ard corlverÌecj irto<br />
lnoney, the Investurenl,s and plopell)/ l.elating io tlie project; anci<br />
(b) djvide the bajalce <strong>of</strong> the relevant<br />
, saìe, calting in and<br />
brokerage fees arrd<br />
reler¡ant Mernber^s (<br />
34,2 Postponement <strong>of</strong> Realtsation<br />
34.3 Transfer <strong>of</strong> lnvestments<br />
The ltesponsible Entity rr<br />
Pr.oject to the lesponsible<br />
arry othel trust (rvhether o<br />
ol in any way associated tvitir such other.<br />
Cash equìva_lent to the value <strong>of</strong> such Inv<br />
fr¿urslèr is pennitted uncler the Larv,<br />
salc, calling in ancl couvelsion <strong>of</strong> any part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
roject <strong>for</strong> such time as it thinks it rtesir"able so to<br />
case requires) in relafior to any project ¿tncl shajl<br />
o such postponement,<br />
34.4 Retention <strong>of</strong> Outgoings and Liabilities<br />
The Resl:onsible Entity may rerain in its han<br />
conversior aurr clistr.ibution co'tai:re
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accorut <strong>of</strong> their respccti\,ç ontitlemcnts unrlel this clause an¿l in proporlìon to theil<br />
Propottional Interests as the Ras¡xrnsible Bntity determines.<br />
34.6 Final Audit<br />
Llpon the wi:rding up <strong>of</strong> the Projoct u¡der clause 34.1, an indepenclent auclit <strong>of</strong> the final<br />
accourrts <strong>of</strong> the Project shall be conducted by a registered compatl' auditor appointed by the<br />
Responsible Entity (whioh auditor rnay bc the sanre persôn as the Auditor).<br />
35 Li¡nitation <strong>of</strong> liability <strong>of</strong> Responsible Entity<br />
To the Ëxtont per:nittecl by law, thc Responsible Entity is not liable <strong>for</strong> any loss or damage io<br />
?ìny pøson (including a:ry Menrber) alisilg out <strong>of</strong> any mâtter v,lrore, in r:espect <strong>of</strong> that :lattet':<br />
(a) it acted as requìred by any lavr;<br />
O) it actcd in accrrrda¡ce with the Constitution a¡d its duties;<br />
(c) it relied in goocl fhith upon any signature. malking or docuurents; or<br />
(d) it followed a direction given to it by a resolution passed at a duly c¿nvenad rleetìng<br />
<strong>of</strong> Membels.<br />
36 Responsible Êntity indemnity<br />
(a) If the Responsiblo Entity acted in accordance with this Constitution and its dutics as<br />
Reslronsìble Entity, the Responsible Entity will tre indeturified and t"eimbu'scd out <strong>of</strong><br />
thc Fund in t'espect <strong>of</strong> those nÌä.tf,els provided in clause 28,2,<br />
(b) The lighl; <strong>of</strong> the ResponsJble Bntity <strong>of</strong> indernnity and reinrbrrsernerrt out <strong>of</strong> the Fund<br />
is ava.ilable only in rçlation to the ploper pelfi:nnanoe <strong>of</strong> the Responsiblc Entity's<br />
duties'<br />
(c) The light <strong>of</strong> iuderrnity refèned to in par"agraph (a) in respect <strong>of</strong> a matter (arr<br />
.lndemnifierl Mafter) shall not be lost ol impaired by reason <strong>of</strong> a separate ruâttel'<br />
(whether be<strong>for</strong>e ol after the Indernnified Matter) in breacli <strong>of</strong> trust or in breach <strong>of</strong>this<br />
Constitution.<br />
37 Limit on exemption from liability<br />
No plo'r,ision <strong>of</strong> clauses 35 or'36 shall have tlie effect <strong>of</strong> ìnderurúfl,ing tte Re.sponsfule Entity against<br />
lìability <strong>for</strong> bloach <strong>of</strong> trust where the Respousible Entit¡r f¿ilg to .show the clcgree <strong>of</strong> care ancl<br />
diligence requii'ecl <strong>of</strong> a trustee having legalcl to the polvers, autholities or discletions confened on<br />
the Responsible Entity by tlis Constitution.<br />
38 Modificatlon<br />
Subject tç the I-aw, thìs Constitution rnay be modifiecl by the Resl:ousible Bntity, tlr by special<br />
lesolutiorr (as that tel'm. is clefinect irr the Law) <strong>of</strong> M.embet's.<br />
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39 Miscellaneous prov¡sions<br />
Ci0nÊtitut¡on<br />
39.'f Servlce <strong>of</strong> Notice<br />
plopel'ly addr.essecl and poste.d, and a st<br />
so posted ¿ìnd whe¡l shall be conolusirre ev<br />
39.2 payments<br />
{<br />
Any nrcneys payable by fte Responsitrle Entity or custocrian (as t)ic c¿ìsË,<br />
Member<br />
u¿- vuçu<br />
undcr lrlay ur4- be)<br />
trre pr-ovisì'ns to a<br />
<strong>of</strong> trlis constitutror: ,'lry tr. pìi¿ uv,r--<br />
(a) crossed ',not negotiable', cheque rrade paya<br />
case <strong>of</strong> joint holclers) made pal,ilble to the<br />
rcgistered adch'ess <strong>of</strong> the Menber or that oue<br />
Register;or<br />
or benrer ol. (in the<br />
arel.a¡d selrt to the<br />
lvho js nalncd on the<br />
G) if pennìí.ed by jfie Responsflrle Eri<br />
the cæe may be) is so dilecterj jn<br />
Respor::sìlrle Entity or. the Custocl<br />
flnanoial in-stitutiolr specific
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39.6<br />
Copios <strong>of</strong> Constitution<br />
(a) A copy <strong>of</strong> this Constitution (as maybe rnodified û'om tìme to tune) shall at all tirnes<br />
during usual lrusiness hours be nrade available ìly the Responsible Entitv at the Office<br />
<strong>for</strong> the inspection
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40,4 l-leadings<br />
Constiluilon<br />
Ëxcept in a schedulc, heaclings in tiris constitution are <strong>for</strong> con\¡enie'ce and irlentiircation <strong>of</strong><br />
olauses only and do not otherõ:isc affect its irr"6;;il;;.<br />
40.5 Reference to other Doournent<br />
subject to :ny<br />
contrary pi:oviniorr<br />
i .t1T- constirution, 1 re-fer-ence to any other deea,<br />
agreemelÌ' instrunent or eo¡ìtfaü i'cludes . *r.t"uri to that other deed, agreenlent,<br />
instnrn:ent ûr oorltl'rlër as aneücredn supprernente¿ o, uurirã ÍÌom tùre to ti're.<br />
40.6 Reference to a party<br />
lJrrless contrary to the settse or co.tttcxt, a reference to a ¡:arty iücludts .thirt ¡;ar.ty,s r:xecrlto:,s,<br />
admilústratorq petsonal representatives' successors and ãss.igns, ancl if a party c.u:rpr.is.* trvo<br />
or rno-re persolls, the execrrtors, administratots, persoiai"rq;Ã;;lí*,'*u"".*rnrs and<br />
assigru <strong>of</strong>each <strong>of</strong>those peïsons,<br />
4t.7 Singular, plural and gendêr<br />
Where applicable;<br />
(a) words derroting the silrgular include the plural;<br />
(b) words cle'otfug t'e pJ':.al i'clude the singutar.; anrl<br />
(c) words clenoting a gender include each gender,<br />
40,8 Reference to a person and a body corporate<br />
'Where applicable;<br />
(a) a reference to a bocJy corp<strong>of</strong>ate includcs a nafurar pemon; ancr.<br />
(b) a reference to a person includcs a borly coryomJe.<br />
rl<br />
40,9 Fr<strong>of</strong>essional body<br />
A t'efelent:e fo a pr<strong>of</strong>ixsional body includes a succossor to or substitute fol.thal body,<br />
40.10 Month and year<br />
40.'11 Law<br />
unless contrary fo thc sense ot"context, month 1ne,l16 a carendar tmonth, arrd year *leâns a<br />
calenclar yeat.<br />
'lelLns defirled in tlte Law are used íll this constitution witri the same<br />
the<br />
definecl<br />
cont ext<br />
niearri'g<br />
requ fu.es unless<br />
ano thel. ùiteqrret atíon,<br />
40.12 Writing<br />
A lelÈrence to wliting irrcludes an erectronjc <strong>for</strong>nr <strong>of</strong> writing,<br />
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Schedule 1 - Forest¡-y Right Deed
Forestry Right Ðeed<br />
Gunns Plantations Limited<br />
Woodlot proJect 200g<br />
G¡.rnns Iimited<br />
AllN2900fl475 148<br />
And<br />
Gqnne Plantations Limited<br />
ABN 3ó 09r 232209<br />
53 Câmeron Streel<br />
trElla 7260<br />
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Table <strong>of</strong> contents<br />
G/ause<br />
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Definiúions and intarpretation<br />
1.1 Definitions<br />
1.2 lnterpretation<br />
1.3 Business Day<br />
tonditions Subsequent<br />
2.1 Necessary approvals and documents<br />
2.2 Cease to have effect upon notice<br />
Grant <strong>of</strong> Forestry Right<br />
3.1 Right to the Trees<br />
3.2 Rights <strong>of</strong> access<br />
Grant <strong>of</strong> ancillary rights<br />
4.1 Right to construct roads and buildings<br />
4.2 Removal <strong>of</strong> material to construct roads or tracks<br />
4.3 Signs<br />
Registration <strong>of</strong> Forestry Right<br />
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Forestry Right Fee<br />
6,1 Payment<br />
6.2 Review<br />
6,3 Limitatíon <strong>of</strong> Review<br />
6.4 Minimurn Plantation Land<br />
GPL's Govenants<br />
Gunns' covenants and acknowledgnnents<br />
Assignment, licensing and granting rights<br />
9,1 Assignment<br />
9.2 Right to licence or grant rights<br />
Extension <strong>of</strong> term<br />
10.1 Notice <strong>of</strong> extension<br />
10.2 Dispute<br />
Defau¡lt and Ternninati on<br />
11.1 Termination events<br />
11.2 GPL entitled to remedy default<br />
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12.1 GST pass on<br />
1?.2 Price calculated by reference to turnover<br />
12.3 Tax lnvoices/AdjuJment Notes --<br />
Dispute resolution<br />
14 lndemnity<br />
l5<br />
16<br />
Notices<br />
15.1 Hc¡w ltoilces may be given<br />
1.?.2 When notice taken aJgiven<br />
3<br />
19<br />
Change <strong>of</strong> address or iax number<br />
15.4 lf notice not ¡eceivecl<br />
General<br />
16,1<br />
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16.3<br />
16,4<br />
16.s<br />
16.6<br />
16.7<br />
16.8<br />
16.9<br />
16.10<br />
16.11<br />
Costs and expenses<br />
Governing law and jurisdiction<br />
Waiver<br />
Further acflon<br />
Whole agreement<br />
Variation <strong>of</strong> deed<br />
Unen<strong>for</strong>ceablo provision<br />
Counterpafts<br />
Survival <strong>of</strong> provisions<br />
No representations relíed on<br />
Plans 13<br />
Schedule I . Reference Table<br />
Schedule 2 - Form <strong>of</strong> Mortgagee's Cor.¡sent<br />
Schedule 3 - Registration lnstrument<br />
A. Tasmanian Land * Registration lnstrument<br />
B. New Souilr Wales Lanã _ Registratiorr lnstrument<br />
Schedule 4. Land Map<br />
Ëorestry Rtght Deed<br />
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Fot'estty Riqht Deed<br />
This Forestry Right Deed<br />
Recitals<br />
1' ffilïLfffiï"rä<br />
r irnited<br />
is made on<br />
This deed witnesses<br />
20t'l between the following parlies:<br />
<strong>of</strong> 78 Linclsal'Stleet, Lautceston, Tasrnania, 7250<br />
(cPL)<br />
2" Gunns Linnited<br />
ABN 29 009 478 148<br />
<strong>of</strong> 78 Lindsa], St, Laurìaeston, Tasrnauía,'7250<br />
(Gunns)<br />
Â. Gunrrs is lhe legisteled proprietor or registet'ed lessee <strong>of</strong> the Land.<br />
B. GPL has requestecl that Gunns gralt to GPL the Forestry Right over the<br />
Land to carry otrt the Pentitted Aotivities,<br />
C. Gunns has agreed to glant the Fo¡esb:y Right upon the tertrls ard<br />
conditions r:f this deed.<br />
that in consicleration ol among othel things, the tnutual pronrises contained in this<br />
deal, the p:uties agree:<br />
1 Definitions and interpretation<br />
t)<br />
1.1<br />
Definitíons<br />
Iu tlús deed:<br />
A{justment Note insludös any document cu'tecord treated by thc Conlnissioner<br />
<strong>of</strong> 'laxation as an adjustment note or as cnabling tbe clainring <strong>of</strong> arr input tax<br />
credit <strong>for</strong> which an entitleinent otherwise a::ises;<br />
ßnsiness Ðay meals a day on which trading barrks âIe open fot bnsineso' ill<br />
Launoeston, except a Saturdal,, Sunday ot public holiday;<br />
Car.bon Rights lneans the eutitlement to any legal commercial or other^benefit<br />
(wþether pl'esent ot fLrtule) assoçiated rvÍth the trees gl'o'Jvn on the Land lesulttng<br />
fïom tlie ability <strong>of</strong> those tlqes to absotb gree:rhouse ga.ses;<br />
conrmencemcnt Date means the date specified in iteur 6 <strong>of</strong>'scheduJe I;<br />
CFI rneans Consurner Price Indcx (411 Croups- All Capital cities) cornpiled ancl<br />
uprlated liy the ¡\ristralian Buleau <strong>of</strong> Statistics ftom time to time;<br />
to the Lanrl;<br />
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I.irst Payntellt Pe.iod 1llea1's tlie pcriod fi'ou fhe couluencenrenr<br />
First Payurcnt Date<br />
Date;<br />
to the<br />
First Pa¡'r¡e¡rt Ðatc means the fu.st occuu:ing rayrnent<br />
execution<br />
Date<br />
<strong>of</strong><br />
fiillowi:rg<br />
tlris<br />
trre<br />
deecl;<br />
Fixt¡rÌes means alr f'c-es,<br />
pipes, cottcruits, crraitrs, r.vater"cour-ses, equilr:ment on or wires aflct<br />
ovc,t,the La:rá; -<br />
fransp<strong>of</strong>ation embargo or failure ol. dela-v<br />
(includLng larvs. rcgulations. airappio:uat, o, fàirure<br />
governnrent<br />
to<br />
or goverrnentar 'ppro'e)<br />
<strong>of</strong> any<br />
ageucy ivh*th' natio'ar, ,r*niliprior otrrerwise;<br />
Forestry Right rneans the'iglrts grarÍcd rurder. crause 3 <strong>of</strong>rilris deedl<br />
Fo*estry Right Fee rlreans the arulual fee speci,tied i' itenl 2 r:f scrrerfulc r;<br />
nleaü_s any governrncnt or any go\/ólllmcntal,<br />
tivg<br />
setn.i_<br />
lìscal or judicial bocly,
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Registlation trnstrument means the lelevaú registt'ation jnstrurnenl ùr schedule<br />
A,A;<br />
RevÍew Datc nlearß every ll0 June cluring the Teiut;<br />
Tax lnvoice includes ary document or' ::ecord trcated by the Commissìoncr <strong>of</strong><br />
Taxatiou as a tax ìnvoice or as enablfitg the claimir:g <strong>of</strong> eur input tax crerlit <strong>for</strong><br />
lvhich an entitlemerrt otberwise enises;<br />
T'errn means the periocl ûnm the Corntencement Dal.e to the Tenujnation Date ol<br />
as otherrvjse agleecl betweetr the parties;<br />
Termiuation Dnte lneâns ihe date specifiecl i¡r item 5 <strong>of</strong> scheclule J ; and<br />
Trees rneans the trees gfo\4¡n on the Land fr:r'ruing part <strong>of</strong> the Project whcther irl<br />
the lbmr <strong>of</strong> seedlilgs, trees, logs, timber or otirerwise.<br />
1.2 lnterpretation<br />
In tlis deed, headings af,e only fbr convenience ancl c1o not affect interpretation<br />
a¡d. unless the context rcquit'es otherwise:<br />
(u) words in tJre singular inclurle the plural and the other way a::ound;<br />
(b) worcls <strong>of</strong> one gender inclucle any gender;<br />
(c) a Lcfcrence to a person inciudes an hdividual, a cornpany, paflnership,<br />
joint ventule, association, ccrrporatiotl ot' olher body corporate and a<br />
Ciovenlrrletrtal Agency;<br />
(,1) a refersnce to a party to this deed includes that party's executors,<br />
adrninistrato ts, sllccels so rs and p errnitted assigns ;<br />
(e) a pronrise or agreement by 2 or ruore persolts bjnds each perspn<br />
incliviclually ard all<strong>of</strong> theni jointly;<br />
(Ð a refe,rence to a clause, party, schedule, amrexute or exhibit is a ref'eletice<br />
to a clause ol and ¿r par1y, schedule, aruloxure and exhibit to, tlis deed and<br />
a refbrencc to this deed ircludes any schedule, annexure or exhibit;<br />
(g) a reference to a thing (including, but not lilnited to, a riglrt) inclucles any<br />
part <strong>of</strong> that tbirrg;<br />
(Ð a rpfèr:euce to zi right inoludes a t€medy, Þower, autltolity, discretjon or<br />
lrenefit;<br />
(Ð<br />
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(k)<br />
(1)<br />
a rcfel'ence to legislation includes any amendmeut to that ìegislation, any<br />
co¡isoiiclaT.ion or replacenrent <strong>of</strong> it, ald arry subordinate legislation made<br />
under it;<br />
a refèlenco to án âgteement Other tþan this deed includes an unclertakilg,<br />
cleed. agreenlent ot' 1ega1l5r enfbrceable artangetneut or unde't'standing,<br />
s,hethet ol not itr writirig;<br />
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Forestry R¡ght Deed<br />
(rÐ a rrlovisi.n must :rot be construed against a pil1y nre.ery beoause that<br />
party was respo',ribie <strong>for</strong>: preparing this ¿eea oLìnat prnvisión; a'cr<br />
(n) a refe'rence to a body, crther. than a party to this deed (incrucring, but rLot<br />
lirrrited tr, qr associatiorl arrthoriiy, iorlror"liãr, b.dy corporate or<br />
irrstitution), whether statutory or not:<br />
1.3 Business Day<br />
(l ) which ceases to exist;<br />
(Z) which is reconstitutccl renanrecl or replaced; or<br />
(3) rvhose powers or fi¡nctio's are transfemed to a'other body,<br />
is a ¡efe¡ence to the body which r.elrlaces it oi whicb son/es suhstnntin)ly<br />
the salre ptu?oses or has the sânle powers or functions,<br />
where the day on or bywlrich something must be clone is not a Business Day, that<br />
flring rnust be done on or by the next Buõiness Day,<br />
2<br />
Conditions Subsequent<br />
2,'a Neeessary approvals and documents<br />
It is a condifíon subsequent to this deed that within 6 r'onths alier the<br />
Cc¡nnrencemellt Date:<br />
(a) all *ec,essary app'ovals from arl competent authorities to the proposed tree<br />
farming on the Land a-r'e obtai'ed to tie satisfaati"".rclpïi; ,"¿<br />
(b) GPL obtains:<br />
(1) if the land is rocated ín T'asmani4 dedicatio' <strong>of</strong> the Land as a<br />
Plivate Timber Reserve pußuant to tlte Ì,-ore,st pracríces Act rgBS<br />
(Tas), aud<br />
(2) if the land is located in New South s/ales, authorisation <strong>for</strong> the<br />
i:roposed prantation o^ the Land putsua'f to the pr*tttrßions aud<br />
R.etffirestation Act 19g9 (NSW),<br />
1n<br />
Cease to have effect upon n<strong>of</strong>ice<br />
quent specifÌed in ciau.se 2.1 arenot satisfiecl or othel,ise<br />
the time provideci this deed rvi1l irnncrliately cease to liave<br />
Rigirt Fees paid to Ouuns nrust be r.epaid io CpL in flill<br />
3 Grant <strong>of</strong> Forestry Right<br />
¿r4<br />
Right to the Trees<br />
Gururs g1'ants to GPL the lbllowing riglrts in r.elation to the I-ancl fcx.the TenÏ;<br />
(a) the r:ight to cany oui the pennittccl Ac-,tivities;<br />
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(lr) all riglrt, title ând irrtelest in the Tlees; ancl<br />
(Ð allright, title and inierest in the Calbon Riglrts.<br />
3.2 Rights <strong>of</strong> access<br />
Gums grants to GPL, ftrr the Term, the right to accrlss the Lzurd <strong>for</strong> the purpose <strong>of</strong><br />
canying out the Pelrnitted Activities,<br />
4<br />
Grant <strong>of</strong> ancillary rights<br />
4.1 Right to construct roads and buildings<br />
Gunrs al.so glants to GPL the fcrllowing rights in relafion to the Larrd, <strong>for</strong> the<br />
'l"ernr:<br />
(a) the right to c¡¡nstruct a¡rd use roacJs ald tlaclcs (includilg but not lilnited to<br />
culvcrts a:rd br:ìdgcs); and<br />
(b) the right to @nstruct a¡rd use buildings and othet worlcs and faoilities,<br />
<strong>for</strong> the puqlose <strong>of</strong> carrying out tlre Pennittcd Activities.<br />
4.2 Removal <strong>of</strong> material to construct roads or tracks<br />
For the pulpose <strong>of</strong> oonstructing ol maintaining any roads or traoks under clause<br />
4.l, GPL tllay, at no oharge, take and use sancl, gr avel aud othet nuterial available<br />
from the Land or any Neighbouring Land owned or- lease.d by Guntr"s provided:<br />
(a) the consent <strong>of</strong> Gunns has been obtained (such cotseut will rrot be<br />
unreasonably withheld) ; and<br />
(b) rvhere GPL has removed any material <strong>for</strong> these puryoses, GPL will teturn<br />
lhe sulfaoe <strong>of</strong>the affected land to a stanclard acceptable:<br />
(1) in'Iasmania, rulrler the Tasnrarrian þ'orest Ptacticcs Code; and<br />
(2) in Nerv South Walcs, ulrder the Plantations ancl Reaf<strong>for</strong>estation<br />
(Cloile) Regulation ?001,<br />
4.3 Signs<br />
Gruus ¡p"ants to GPL the light to erect sigrrs on the Land, at its own cost, cletailing<br />
the name, area, tree speoies, year <strong>of</strong> plantrng and such other mattet's pertaining to<br />
the'I\'ees as GPL deems appropriate.<br />
Ë<br />
Registration <strong>of</strong> Forestry Rigttt<br />
The parlies ivili sign the lelevant Registration Instrutrrent and an¡' other docurnent<br />
lequiled to enable the Forestr:y ìliglrt, or: arry lights corrfen'ed by a subsequent<br />
glant <strong>of</strong> the Foïestry Right, to be legistered againsi the titls or titles to the Lanrl:<br />
(a) In lespect <strong>of</strong> Tasmaliau land, pursLlant to the ForesttV Right Regístutíott<br />
Aü 1490 $'as), l,and. I'itle,s Act 1980 ('Tas) m.c\lot r¡rc Regístraríott <strong>of</strong><br />
Deeds Act 1935 (Tas); and<br />
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(b)<br />
In respect <strong>of</strong> New souilr \Ä/ares lancl, pu:suant ro the conve)mncing Act<br />
1ele (NSw)<br />
6<br />
Forestry Right Fee<br />
6,1<br />
Faynrent<br />
(a) Subject to clauses 6.1ftJ, .GpL<br />
wilr pnv the Fbr.esrry Right Þ-ee fi¡r each<br />
yea:'<strong>of</strong>the Temr quarrerry in arrears on äa* <strong>of</strong>the pffiàüi nur".,<br />
(b) The amount payabre.undcr clause 6, r(a) on flre First pnyncnt Date wj, rie<br />
deterurined by applyrng the follo ,.ing'fonnula:<br />
6.2 Revlew<br />
e: [-¡_ x n'] x Ë<br />
(36s )<br />
where:<br />
A = Anrount to be paid on the Frrst payrrerrt Date<br />
F = Forestry Riglrt lree<br />
D : Number. <strong>of</strong>clays in the FiÍst payment peilod<br />
Ë = lt4inirnunt plantatiori Lanrl<br />
Varied Forcstry Right Fee<br />
ate the Forestry Right Fee wíll be varied<br />
nrost recently puhlished Mnroh cluar.ter<br />
inrmediateþ befu ¡.e the courmelicerrlent<br />
r suriscq * u,,r<br />
i Jlî¿iï *:î:î,iliî.(fcr<br />
the<br />
6,3<br />
6.4<br />
Lirnitation <strong>of</strong> Review<br />
åtåiJi:|,i-,iì:<br />
Foiestry Rìght Fe<br />
Minimum Plarrtation Land<br />
e rass rhan the aru,uar rîorestry<br />
or trie<br />
.:[if i.å*r::rT<br />
thc Laud is not ascer.taincd at the<br />
¿n estùrate <strong>of</strong> the Minii[um planJation<br />
to be conducfed to detenlLlc the actrm¡<br />
nt Date. If a survey cletermites that the<br />
carcurate
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u,ill be calculated on the ¿lr'ea <strong>of</strong> the Land and any nÇcessary adjushneut to thc<br />
Folestry Right Fee will be made to Gunns in the npxt Fot'estry Right Fee paynrent.<br />
7 GPI-'s Covenants<br />
GPL mustr<br />
(a) n exercising its rights under this deed, cause as little intel'felence as<br />
possible to the occupict' ol occupiers <strong>of</strong> the Neighboruing Lærd;<br />
(b) prnrnptly tepail'a:ry damage cause
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the Lzulcì to irs conditio' inrnediately prior to the cor,'rerlccrnent Dater<br />
(Ð<br />
acktorvledges that at the end <strong>of</strong>the Tenrr GpL will not ber<br />
(1)<br />
(2)<br />
lecluìred t' l'emor¡e any stunus or debris û.om the Lancr or remove<br />
an'v roads or track"s const'uoted in accorda;rce wit;h uri* aeli; ;;- -<br />
liable t, l'cimbu'se Gunns <strong>for</strong> auv costs âs,sociated with Gr¡nns<br />
rernovirrg suoh stumps^ nead or tracjrs.<br />
Assignrnent, liienslng and granting rights<br />
9.1<br />
Assignment<br />
1_fttt nìust not.assign its rights undø ilris creed unress it rras the othu party,s<br />
w'tte'c{"rnsent, A pa::ty must not uueasonabrywitthor
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(e) <strong>for</strong> the avoidarce <strong>of</strong> any cloubt, it is ackuowledged that tlús clause 10,1<br />
alscr applies to any such fuithçr grant <strong>of</strong> a Foresily Riglrt and GPL may<br />
girro a Delay Notice as <strong>of</strong>ten as a Delayfurg Event occuls;<br />
(Ð this deed rnay rct be extended pusuant to this clause 10,1 fol a period in<br />
aggtegate geater than24 tnonths;<br />
(e) the Forætry Right Fee u'ill be paicl by GIL druing any extended period<br />
upon the same tenns and conrlitions as set out in this deed.<br />
ß.2 Ðispute<br />
Any dispute arísing uncler clause tO.I wili be detennined in accorda¡rce with<br />
clause 13.<br />
11<br />
Default and Termination<br />
11,1 Termlnation events<br />
A party may tenninate tlis deed if the other party breachæ a provision <strong>of</strong> this<br />
cleèd, urcl that bleach is uruemeclied <strong>for</strong> ó0 days from tlre date that the patty gives<br />
the other party writtun notioe <strong>of</strong> the breach,<br />
11.2 GPL entitled to remedy default<br />
GPL is entitled, but not obliged, to remedy any default by Gunns which, exoept in<br />
an emergenoy, remains unremedied at least 7 days after notice fiom GlL. All<br />
costs and expenses reasonably incun'ed by GPL under this clause 11,2 will be<br />
paid by Gunns to GPL on demand.<br />
12<br />
GST<br />
12,1<br />
12.2<br />
GSï pass on<br />
If GS:l is or g,ìll be irirposed on a<br />
cleed, the suppliel nay, io thc exten<br />
that suppt5, ond"t this cleecl is not st<br />
in connection with this<br />
otlren¡rise provided fot'<br />
aû amount in respect <strong>of</strong><br />
GST on tlre supply:<br />
(a) increase the corsideration othelwise plovicied f.or that supply uncler this<br />
deecl by the amount <strong>of</strong>tl:at GS'T; ot'<br />
(b) othenrrise ):ecovct û.ort the recrpient the anrount <strong>of</strong>tliat GST.<br />
Price calculated by reference to turnover<br />
lf tlre cons<br />
consiclerati<br />
<strong>for</strong> those o<br />
supplies.<br />
deed is calculated by leference to the<br />
ing that calculation, ihe consideratiou<br />
nt in respact <strong>of</strong> GST payable on those<br />
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12.3 Tax lnvoices/Adjustnnent Notes<br />
leut.<br />
13 Dispute resolut¡on<br />
(Ð If a dispute between the palties a'ises i¡ rerati.n to trris tleed trre ¡.r.,r'r.ies<br />
must use thei'best endcavours [o<br />
'esolve<br />
that disi]ute belu¡ecn thenxel'es.<br />
(b)<br />
(c)<br />
(d)<br />
(e)<br />
(Ð<br />
(s)<br />
(lÐ<br />
(Ð<br />
If the parties fbil ro resolve the clispute í' accorclance with clause r3(n)<br />
then the parties nrust appoint * r*p*rr, agre.a to by both trre parties to<br />
determhe the rlisprrt e.<br />
Il'the parfies fhir to agree on the alrp.irrtr¡cnr. <strong>of</strong> íuì üxrrert uncrer clause<br />
l3(b) then tlre parties must requesf irrç À¡rsr'aiia,r cn,,.,,n.r*iìi ni*put"*<br />
cerúre or â successor rloay to appoint a,i *r¡*n to crelcr:,ire irrc dislrute.<br />
If the exper:t appoirfcd,under crause J3(b) or clarrsc l3(c) is unabrc to<br />
cal'ry out tlre detemination zurotrrer à"p*rt nrusf be appoirrted ìn<br />
accord¿rnce with clause l3(b) ot clause illc)'to aøer¡¡ue ure ååp.,r".<br />
Tbe expert appointecl rulder tlús olause acts âs a' expe't ancl<br />
'.t an<br />
albitlator.<br />
The clisprrte resolution^p'ooeedurgs under this crause âre not ar{rit'ation<br />
ptoccc;dings rmdcr the Contmercial ¿rb¿irlit¡on Act ) 9g6 (I,as).<br />
The cxpeú's cretemination is final a'd birrcring on the parties antl trre<br />
expert rnust girre reasons <strong>for</strong> the deter línation.<br />
Thc partics must bea¡ the experl's costs equally.<br />
unless tr party to this cieed lras compliecr u,it.h this clause r3, a pafl,/ rl.rust<br />
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15 Notices<br />
15.1 How notices may be given<br />
A notice, request, denrand, consent or approval (each a uotice) under thÍs deed:<br />
(a) nrust be in writilg;<br />
(b) may be signed ñr the party giving it by the party's authoilsed <strong>of</strong>fice't,<br />
attomey ol solicitor;<br />
(c) may be delivered pø'sorrally to the person to whonr it is adcilessed, or left<br />
at or seut by prepaid post to the penon's address, or faxecl to the person's<br />
fäx number, givcn trelow:<br />
(1) ifto cPL:<br />
flnnnnnnnnaress'låÏåîÏtreet'Launceston'rasmaria''Z''<br />
Attention; WayneChapman(ConrpanySecr:etary)<br />
(2) ifto Gunns:<br />
f:'*-'<br />
15.2 When notice taken as given<br />
ä1r;îffïtreot'I-aunceston'rssmania"lZsl<br />
Attontion:'Wa¡meChapman(CorlpanySecletary)<br />
A lotice is takerr as given by the sender arid received by the intended recipientl<br />
(a) if posted, 3 Business Days after postíng; and<br />
(b) if faxed, on cotnpletion <strong>of</strong>transmission,<br />
but if tlelivery or receipt is on a clay which is not a Busiress Day or is after<br />
5.00 prn at thà phce <strong>of</strong> tlelivery or receipt, it is taken as given at 9.00 arn on the<br />
next Busiress DaY'<br />
15.3 Change <strong>of</strong> address or fax number<br />
A party may change its adclress or fax uunrbet fot notices by givìng notice to tire<br />
other PattY,<br />
15.4 lf notice not received<br />
A rrotice that is postecJ is valid even it the intended lecipierrt cloes not receive it or<br />
it is retulrred unclaimed to the sender'<br />
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16 General<br />
'16.f Gosts and expenses<br />
Each party must pay its otvn legal co_sts and expenscs <strong>for</strong> the uegotiation,<br />
pleparation, cornpletion and starnping <strong>of</strong> thjs deed,<br />
16.2 Governlng law and jurisdlction<br />
(a) T'is decd is gorrerned by t'e ralv <strong>of</strong>rasrnania,<br />
(b) eac! nS irevocably submifs to the non-exclusive jurisrliction <strong>of</strong> flie<br />
c'urts <strong>of</strong> Tasurania aud courts hea: i'g appeals fiom thern,<br />
16,3 Waiver<br />
(a) A pzuiy waives a rigrrt undel this deed if it tloes so in wr.iting.<br />
(b) .¡\ party 'nly<br />
does not wajve a righf sinply becar¡se it:<br />
(l) fails to exercise the right;<br />
(2) delays e,xercisìng the right; ol<br />
(3) only exercises part <strong>of</strong>thc right.<br />
(o) A waiver <strong>of</strong> one breaoh <strong>of</strong> a telrl <strong>of</strong>this deed cloes not operate as a<br />
<strong>of</strong><br />
waiver<br />
another breach <strong>of</strong> the szur¡e tenn o¡ any other ferm.<br />
16.4 Furflrer action<br />
Each palty must promptly sigl aly docurnent and do anl¡ing else that is<br />
neccss¿u:y or reasotlably reguested by the other parly fo give flrll cffect to this<br />
deed.<br />
16.5 Whole agreement<br />
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whole<br />
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16.8 Counterpañs<br />
This deed may be executed in a number <strong>of</strong> countetpafls, It comprises all the<br />
countelparts, takeu to gether.<br />
16.9 Survival <strong>of</strong> provislons<br />
A provisíon <strong>of</strong> this cleed tllat has not been rnet on, ot carr bava effect after,<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> the transaction contenrplated by this deecl, or tet:lrination <strong>of</strong> this<br />
cleed, continues to apply after cornpletiou or termûratiou.<br />
16.10 No represêntations relied on<br />
Eaoh <strong>of</strong> the parlies acknowledges and declares that in entcring into this deed it has<br />
not relied on any prorruso representation wafl'aûty or undertaking given by or ou<br />
behalf <strong>of</strong> the other <strong>of</strong> them with respect to the Land orthe Pernritted Activities,<br />
16.11 Plans<br />
In lespect <strong>of</strong> the lancl located in New South Wales:<br />
(a) the plan that accourpauies the folestry right ('the PIan") will be eíther;<br />
(1) a
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Schedule I . Reference Table<br />
1 L¡ud<br />
linsert descrtpüonl (refer to Land Map in Schedule 4)<br />
2 I'ore.stry Right I'ee $ per net plantablo hect¡re per a¡rtrurn<br />
:::: 3 }ryme¡ltÞsTex; 1 tÍi,räñ4,, 1'ÄpruT Jùi¡ù; T ö¿1,,ñär; üi iäctr y*u.rlur.ing tho<br />
Terrrl"<br />
4 Minimrrm plant¡tion Landl<br />
5<br />
ó<br />
Termination Date<br />
The day <strong>of</strong> [<br />
the later, unless thls deed is tenninatãd earri*r urder crause i i, -_ - -<br />
CommencementDate:<br />
] 2gr l or the date <strong>of</strong> completion <strong>of</strong> Harvest, whiohever is<br />
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Schedule 2 - Form <strong>of</strong> Mortgageens Consent<br />
I/\Ã/e<br />
BANI( OF AUSTIIALIA LIMII'ED<br />
(the 'Mortgagee") being the urotfgagee nalned in Mortgagc No.<br />
registered against the Land (the "l\4ortgage") IIFREBY CONSENT(S) to the<br />
grant to GPL <strong>of</strong> the Forestry Riglrt and to the grant <strong>of</strong> the valious othø rights ovor<br />
the Lald as sef out in the u'ithin the Folestry fught Deed a¡d AGREES THAT:<br />
(a) the Morlgagee rvill at GPLrs request (and at GPL's cost) produco the<br />
duplicate certificale(s) <strong>of</strong> iitle relatfirg io the L¿nd at the Lalrd Titles<br />
Office to enable the rvithin <strong>for</strong>estry right to be registercd;<br />
(b) the Trees and Calbon Rights will be and will remain the propetty <strong>of</strong> GPL<br />
or afiy othef person or entity tbat derives title tr: the Trees and Calbon<br />
Riglrts t}rough GPL;<br />
(c) the lvlortgagee will at the GPL's t'equest (and at GPL's cost) províde tc:<br />
GPL a deed releasing the Tlees and Car$on Rights fi'om the Mortgage;<br />
(d) tlie Mortgagee will, fu the event <strong>of</strong> the exelcise <strong>of</strong> tlre po"ild <strong>of</strong> sale or any<br />
other power or remecly <strong>of</strong> the Mortgagee on deÍbult uncler tlie Mortgage,<br />
exercise the same subject to the riglrts <strong>of</strong> GPL under tþe withü: f<strong>of</strong>ostry<br />
light; and<br />
(") the Mortgagee will not assign fhe MoÍgage or ary t'ights under the<br />
Moilgage without fust an'anging <strong>for</strong> the assiguee to enter into a deecl <strong>of</strong><br />
covenãnt with GPL in a <strong>for</strong>nr approved by CìPL under which the assignee<br />
agree$ lo comply with and be bou¡d by the provisions <strong>of</strong> this mcrrtgagee's<br />
consent as if named in this mortgagee's consent in the placc <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Morlgagee.<br />
Ëxcept as provideal in this m<strong>of</strong>igagee's conse11t, this mortgagee'S consent will be<br />
rvithout pteìudice to tþe rìghts, po'wers and remedies set out in the Mortgage.<br />
Iu this rnortgagee's consent:<br />
(i)<br />
(ji)<br />
references to GPL and to tlre Morlgagee will hclude theil ¡espective<br />
successols ancl assigns; aud<br />
worcls ancl cxlrressions defurerl in tlie witli:in folestry liglrt rtill have thc<br />
same ureauing urlæn used itr this mortgagee's consent.<br />
EXECUTED as a deed,<br />
DAIIED this day <strong>of</strong> 2007<br />
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Schedule 3 - Registratio¡r lnstrument<br />
A. Tasrnanian Land - Registration lnstrument<br />
lnstrument creating <strong>for</strong>estry right<br />
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TASMA}TIANT LAND TTTLES OFTICE<br />
Vol,<br />
Fage <strong>of</strong><br />
Plges<br />
F ol.<br />
Blank Instrument Form<br />
Land Ti,tles Act ]l980<br />
Voluure<br />
DESCRIPTION OF L.AND<br />
I.'olio <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Folio<br />
Volulme<br />
Irolio<br />
( Instryment crcatÍne a <strong>for</strong>qstry rleht<br />
l"'l Pulsuant to Section 5(2) Fore.str.y R.igh,f.s Regislration Act. ß9A and Sectiolt 10'l Land 'Iitles Act 1980<br />
We Gunns Linited AßN 29 009 478 148 ('(Gunns") beirrg ihe registered proprietor or registered lessee <strong>of</strong><br />
the lard oonrprised in the above folios <strong>of</strong> ther-egister ('the selient land") heleby grants Gunns Plantations<br />
Lirniterl ABN 36 )gL 2gZ 209 the regìstered <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> which is situate al78 Lindsay Strest Launccston in<br />
Tasmania ("the Company") the followrrg ttrrestry l'ight:<br />
I<br />
2<br />
J<br />
t.l<br />
5<br />
The right to establish, mailrtain and h¿u"vest a trrlaltation <strong>of</strong> trses on the servient land, the Part<br />
ref"rrdl therein being s¡or.vn hatched on the Forestry Right diagraus lodged electronically herewitir<br />
(see bokrw) ancl filed with the plan <strong>of</strong> title documents sr:pporting the folios, toge{hel with ancillary<br />
rights <strong>of</strong> acces$ and <strong>of</strong> constructing and usûrg such tracks and facilities afi uray be necessary to<br />
comply with the tems <strong>of</strong> the deed made the clay <strong>of</strong><br />
200'l and nrade betTr/een<br />
Gu¡rns Limited anrl Gunns Plantations Limitetl, a copy <strong>of</strong> which is attached and tnæ'ked "4";<br />
Thc F'orestry Right ald appurtenant rights (if any) are to be held fbr a term commenoíng on the<br />
70 aná ending on il't" 20 or the date <strong>of</strong> completion <strong>of</strong><br />
harrrest whichever is the later"<br />
The For.estry Right anC apprutenant rights (if arry) at'e to be helcl exclusively by the Cornpany, its<br />
success<strong>of</strong>s and assigns.<br />
'lhis irstlurrrent is loclgetl with a CD-Rom disk containing <strong>for</strong>estry riglrt diagr:ams pursuant io<br />
section 8(1) <strong>of</strong> the Foie"rtty,Rrþ/rls RngÌsn'ctti.on A.cl 1990. ll'he signatul'es <strong>of</strong> the parties <strong>for</strong> these<br />
diagrams ate pt'ovided on the annexule to this clealirlg tnalke
PN O-E S'I:APTEIIE&E<br />
DONOTGI'I\4 THIS<br />
FORM TO THE ]NSTRIIX,Í ANT<br />
A¡D"EXURE PAçJ!]<br />
page 0f<br />
Vol. - !.o1,<br />
pagos<br />
PI,US OTIIBRS<br />
Re:fel to cìescr:ìption <strong>of</strong> iand pauel<br />
ANNX]XURE B<br />
Dated this<br />
da3, cì¡<br />
2007<br />
Exeouted by Gunns Liurited<br />
by beir:g signed<br />
au authorised psmon;<br />
Executed by Gunns plantations Lilnited<br />
by being signed by<br />
an authorised pefsol1;<br />
, I / We . being the Caveator/s p.ursuant to Caveat No<br />
\ c the reglstlation <strong>of</strong>this dealing<br />
t)<br />
lLereby consenl<br />
Sþed by the Caveatods or by tlie Solicitors<br />
Actlng ou behalf <strong>of</strong> the Caveator./s<br />
in thc pr.csence <strong>of</strong>l<br />
Vy'itness - Signature:<br />
Wituess - Nanre in Fult:<br />
Witness Adriress:<br />
Witness<br />
NOTE:- Every arruexecl<br />
corpor.ai:e bocly,<br />
to the deaiirrg,<br />
Ve¡sion 1<br />
page sJrall be signed bv the parties lo dre dealing¡ er. yrhere the party<br />
be<br />
is a<br />
signed by the !ers
Woodlot Froject 2008<br />
Foreslry Riglrt Deed<br />
B. New South Wales Land - Registration lnstrument<br />
(<br />
a\<br />
(<br />
ShloldË lls itaQe Last pr¡nted 12t27P407 12;',l1:00 PM page 19
Transfer creating <strong>for</strong>estry right<br />
l. Annexu¡e A - pa:liculai.s <strong>of</strong> Forestry Right<br />
Annexure ,4,,<br />
Ï'lüs is the atrDexr¡re 'o' gotfï!|s-<strong>of</strong> rloresû'y Right) refe'r'ed to in the ,I'¡.ansfer crentirrg a ltorestry<br />
Rlght (T¡rnt +r) md ForesLl nfglt lcrilron<br />
-Si¡r.,n,.rior,¡<br />
Dntedl<br />
2007<br />
Bctrveenl<br />
trul¡rs Lirrítecl<br />
A_BN 29 m9 478 148<br />
(Grûrur)<br />
and<br />
(<br />
l.\'<br />
Gunns plnntations Limit¿d<br />
ABN 36 091 232209<br />
(Traueferee)<br />
Part¡curars <strong>of</strong> the Forestry Rrght (Timber) and Forestry Rùght (carbon sequestration)<br />
1" Particulars <strong>of</strong> Forestry Righf (Tlmber)<br />
Tïe particulars <strong>of</strong> the lìortst¡y Right (ì:intbÐ are as followsl<br />
(a)<br />
(l')<br />
(c)<br />
(d)<br />
The rìght ro enter tle Foresfry Right lånd,<br />
The light to esttblish, maintain and llarvest a crop <strong>of</strong> Trees on ilre Folestry Right.L,ancl.<br />
The rÍght to corlstl'uct ¿nd use such buil
4. Term<br />
The Forestry Rigtrt will comrtreuce o¡ the comntencirrg date set out iu ltenr (G) 2 <strong>of</strong> tÌ¡e Transfer nnd contintte<br />
<strong>for</strong> a ternl <strong>of</strong> xx year-s and (unlcss temriltated or encling eudicr in accot'clâncc with the pror.isions <strong>of</strong> the <strong>for</strong>eslry<br />
coveuânt^s s€t out in A¡lexu¡e'B') will temrinâte on dre tormilatiug clate set out in ltenr (G) 3 <strong>of</strong> the Transfe¡'.
2, A¡nexurc B - A cornpired pran <strong>of</strong>the Forætry Right Land or a Limited sr.rrvey pran <strong>of</strong><br />
the Foreshy Righr Land<br />
Annexure.B,<br />
¡.Ïi*"iå"îïexure 'B' úo tlre Trnnuru' crrcaüug a Foresrv Rlghr (T¡o.ber) anc Foresuy Right (car.bon<br />
Dâted: 2W7<br />
Befweent<br />
êunns Limttcd<br />
43N29 009 478 148<br />
(Guno)<br />
Gu¡rn¡ Planütions Linitcd<br />
ABN 3ó 091232209<br />
(Trrnsferee)<br />
compiled Pr¡n <strong>of</strong> the x'oresey nËghtL¡nd /Linrtbrtsurvuy flnn <strong>of</strong> theï.or.,ûryRrghtlåÌd
3, Arurexure C - Pafiir:ulars <strong>of</strong> F'orestry Coveuants<br />
Annexure'C'<br />
This is the annexure 'C' referred to in the Transfer creatlng a Forestry Right (Timber) and Forestry<br />
Rig ht ((Carbon Sequestration)<br />
Dated:<br />
2Ot7<br />
Eorweerr: Gur¡ns Llmlred ABN 29 009 478 I48 (Gr¡nrrs) and Gu¡rns Plantations Ltuited ÂBN 36 091 7'32 209<br />
(Tr¡rnslerco)<br />
(.<br />
(\ 1<br />
Partloulars <strong>of</strong> the <strong>for</strong>eslry covenants - Forestry Rlght (Tímber) and a Forestry Right (Carbon<br />
Soquestratlon)<br />
l.l<br />
Ackn owle dglment <strong>of</strong> <strong>for</strong>estry covenants<br />
The parties ackrrowledge that the provisions <strong>of</strong> this document are incidental to tbe Fole,st(y Ríglt with dre<br />
inænt tlrat all tlre provisions are folestry coyenants as contemplâted by section 874 <strong>of</strong> lhe Corw1alaing<br />
Aet t9l9 (NSW).<br />
2,<br />
Term<br />
2,1<br />
Term<br />
This document takcs effect on the Conunencing Date and (unless terminated or ending eariier in<br />
accot,dance with the provisions <strong>of</strong> this document) en
ilnmeriiately be<strong>for</strong>e the colnnlelrccrrenr <strong>of</strong> üre Terrn (f
4,2.1 'I'he Tlarisfelee owts the Carbon SequestLation Riglrts aud (lall"lon Seqrrestrntion BenefJts<br />
procluucd hy or derived fi:clm the Forestry Right and lelated Plantation Produce and<br />
4.2.2- The l'r'ansfelee is bcnefÍcially entitled ro all procecds from the sale <strong>of</strong> any Carbon Seqttesuation<br />
Benefits prorluuetl by ol derived fi'om ttre Þbrestry lìights and relatsd Plântítion Produoe<br />
Ownership <strong>of</strong> Sallnity Credits and Salinity Credit Benefits<br />
4,3 The Tl'ansfelee orvns tl:e Salilrity Cledits and Salinicy Cl'edit Benefits produced bv ol clerivecì ÊcrlL the<br />
Folestly Right nnd related lllantation lì'oduce.,<br />
4.4 Thc Trunsfi:tee is beneficiall),elrtitled to all ploceeds:frum the salc ol'uny Satinity Cr'cdit Benefïts<br />
plocJuced by ol rlerived f,'onl the lbreshy Right and rclated Pìantation Pl'oduce.<br />
5, The rights <strong>of</strong> the Transferee<br />
General<br />
5.1 l'lte Tl'ansfet'ee rnay do any <strong>of</strong> thc fcillot¡'ing:<br />
5,'].1 Est¡blish, nain¡ain, manage and llar'vest a clop <strong>of</strong> Tletrs on the Forestrl, RightLand,<br />
j.1,2 Access thc Fc¡estly Rigfit Land and whele applÌcable the Acljacent L.and, <strong>for</strong> the prupose cll<br />
canying out the APpt'oved Puçose'<br />
5.1,3 Mnrkct, tmnspolt-and sell the Plant:ation Produce in thc manner l'easonaì:ly determined by the<br />
'I'ra¡rsferee in accordance with tlús documcnt.<br />
5.1.4 Do anytliiug else necessary rn the reasonable opinion <strong>of</strong> the Trarlsferee <strong>for</strong> tbe exet'cise and<br />
enjoynient ol the 'Il'ansf'cree's r ights unrler this documeut and at law including fol: the exe¡cise and<br />
enìoyutent <strong>of</strong> lig,hts in relatïon to fhe Approved Put'pose,<br />
(<br />
5.2 Nothing in clause 5.1 will derogate from any rights that the Tl'arlsfelec wr¡uld have at coDunon law as the<br />
holdu crf a proñt à prendre.<br />
Conslructlon etc <strong>of</strong> roads<br />
5,3 Tbe f'ransfel'eemay dct any <strong>of</strong> the followiug, witl Gurt¡s' priot written corlsellt:<br />
5,3,1 Colstruct and nt*¡ttrrio suc.b roads, tracks, blidges, culvctts, skid sit¿s and other facilities on rhe<br />
Forestry RighÈ Land â$ ¿ue reasontbly regnlred by it to provide êccess to tlìe F<strong>of</strong>åsny Right Land,<br />
which, in túe re¿sonablc opinion <strong>of</strong> the'flansf'erce, is tire most pracÚca) t'oute <strong>for</strong> the type <strong>of</strong><br />
vehicles an{ m¡c:lrilery ustd to tr¿mslxìrl the Plnntatìon R'odr.tce t¡r ancl f'l'om any public road<br />
designatcd by thc'I\ansfetee and/or the Manager.<br />
5,3.2 DeteLnin¿ aid be entitled ro use the access ròute ovet Adjacent Land to the Forestly Right Land<br />
which, in the ¡easonal¡le opiniou <strong>of</strong> the TransfcttÈ, is the trrost practical route <strong>for</strong> the type <strong>of</strong><br />
ve¡icles anrl nra
Lighting <strong>of</strong> tires<br />
5.8 'lTe'lìunsfer.ee may nt its own cosr:<br />
5'8' I Thke nll fl<br />
¡ably to ensure that 'ecessary<br />
ary fires that ocòur<br />
Right Lrn<br />
or are lit on the Fbresh¡,<br />
conl,oiled anrl supcr.vised<br />
5'8'2 cottstn¡r:t firei¡realcs and elect nrfto*"r, acljacent<br />
mannel þ rhe For:esû)r<br />
a¡d Riglrt<br />
to tlre Lancl<br />
ertent in<br />
requiled tfie<br />
hy l¿rw.<br />
5'9<br />
l$ili^rTrqi":rïlï:<br />
n"t light or knou'inglv ¡llow the lighting or a^y fire r¡r rÌe Ì.bresûy rìight Land in<br />
Eradication <strong>of</strong> vermin and noxious weeds<br />
lnsurance<br />
"5.1I The Trans<br />
o¡rs to e.radicate vern¡.in and rt
Storage <strong>of</strong> dangerous mafarials<br />
6 5 'I'he'I'r'¿rnst'r:rcc nrrst onl¡r use and stole any influrnruable, noxious ol dattgerotts chentical or sr¡bstance on<br />
the Forestry Iìight l.,and in acoord¿nce witlr applicable legisìative requilenrents aud/or cork:s <strong>of</strong> pmctice and<br />
aftcr consulting u,itlt Cìururs.<br />
Buildings and caravans<br />
6.6 'Ihr: hansfcrcc mûy uot e.r'ect ¿in)/ building, nol use ârr¡, tur,ouutt {),) the Foresh'y Right f,arrd tbr<br />
accomnrodation purposes,<br />
7. Gunns' rights, obligations and prohib¡tions<br />
Access <strong>for</strong> the Transferee and Gunns<br />
7 ) Guruts nlust aìlow tbe Transfcree" the Penritted Persons aud the Mtrnager acoess to the Plantation ovel'tlìe<br />
Forestry Ri¿ht Land fol the Peunitred Açfivities ancl the A{acent Land <strong>for</strong> prtq)oses anc,illaly to ûe<br />
Ite¡mitted Aoti vities.<br />
1 2 'I'hìs access by the Transfet:ee, the Pe¡mitted Pelsons nnd the Manager (and their respective employees'<br />
ågènts and co¡ìfiactors) may be ovel Adjacerx Lznd that gives access r.cr the PÌa¡tation fi'onl ¿ puh)ic road.<br />
'7.3 '<br />
Cu6s ntust not otherwisc umecessalily interfae with any actívities ot operations carlied out by the<br />
'fransl'erec, the Pen¡itted Persons o¡ the Managel on the FolesLry Right LaDd 01'Ìhe Adjaconr Land as paü<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Pe,mritted Activities.<br />
Ëasennents<br />
1,4 Il'r:equilcrl by thc Transt'eree GuDns nrrst grùnt the Tr¿nsfþt'ee tlt! easeruent over thÈ Forestrl' Right l-and<br />
ancl the Adjaæ¡rt Land to allow access to tlre Forestry Right Land fcrr vehicles and maclúneqr nonrinatecl by<br />
the Transferee,<br />
7.5 The Eâsement must:<br />
7,5.1 Be on tenns reasonably requiled by thc'I ansfêrce and the l-andlord <strong>for</strong> the Fermitted Activities'<br />
't.5.2 Be in r.egisnaþle <strong>for</strong>m over those parts <strong>of</strong> the Forestr:y Riglrt I.and or all)t Adjacent Land<br />
noruinateã by the Transferee benefiting the Forestry Rìght l-and,<br />
'1 .5.3 Eriplre upol the ter'nlination or expiry <strong>of</strong> this d
Grazing <strong>of</strong> rivestock, erection and maintenance <strong>of</strong> fonces, gates etc<br />
7.ll (lrrnns<br />
Gunns<br />
ghr<br />
acting lr:l' l'e''<br />
the<br />
rlotiÇÈ<br />
lirrnr il<br />
I the plantatinr¡ arr
8.7 If t'ec¡uesfed lry tìre Tlarrsferce, Gururs will (nt the T¡ansferee's cost ¿ìnd subjcct to ary express pr'ovision to<br />
tle contt'aty) use its leasonâb]e endei¡voru's t0 cnsur€ that Carbcn SequestJation B¿nefits and Snlinity Credit<br />
Belief, ts becolne vestecl in the'[\'ansf'elee.<br />
Acknowledgments I indemn lties and repre$cntations<br />
8.8 The Tran.rfetee assumes the sole and abmlute risk in ri:lation to t¡c m¿ttters set out in this cluuse I and the<br />
'l'ransJ'el'eel<br />
8.8,1 At:linou,ledge.s that thele is not and in the future there nray not be any Carbon Sequestration<br />
iicheme, Carbon Sequestr"ntion l3enefits, Salinity Cleçlit Belefits and Salinity Creclits.<br />
8.8.2 Aocspts all the lisks that no Calbon ,Scquesh'ation Benefits, a Ca¡bon .Sequestation Schenrc,<br />
Salinity Clledit Benefits or a Salinìty Credit Schemc will eventuaæ ancl if they do it rnay be irr a<br />
<strong>for</strong>m ot' structul'e that dr:es not deliver âny value to the'ûansferee.<br />
8.8.3 Àcknowledges thst Grìrurs has not made. any reÞrcsen¿ation or given sny \ry¿rnanty regarding tJre<br />
futule avoilability, natrue ot vaiue <strong>of</strong> C¿rbon Sequeslration Benefits, a Carbon Sequestlatìon<br />
Schenre, Salinity O'edit Benefits ol n Salinity Cledit Sclreu¡e,<br />
8,8.4 Acknowledges thal Gururs ha.s no obligaCon (except in regard to Gunns those set out in this clause<br />
8) in Lelatiou to the urfltte,l's set out inthis clause 8.<br />
9, Extension <strong>of</strong> terrn<br />
Notlae <strong>of</strong> extensiolr<br />
9.I Ifl at ú,ny point dLuing tle Ternl<br />
(a) wjthin the l¿st 12 monlhs, thel'rans<strong>for</strong>ee's ability to per<strong>for</strong>nr its obligations uudel this document<br />
ale nrateríally adversely affccteci by a For'ce Majeule Þ;vent ol any othel cause whatsoevel bcyond<br />
rhe reasonable control r:f the Î:ansferce jn Íts l{arvest on the l¡rnd so tlat the T\ansfe.¡'ee<br />
lcasonably considers tbet it \^'ill be uual¡le îo ooñplète its Ha¡ vest pr'itr- Termi:ration Date; or<br />
a Dr-ouglrt occrìrs at nily time rluring tle Ternt,<br />
(h)<br />
(both o Delaþrg Event) thenl<br />
(c)<br />
(d)<br />
the Transferee will promptly give Gunns written notice (the Delny Notlce) <strong>of</strong> the Delaying Event<br />
and the effect whiclL the'ftunsfe¡ee expects that thc Delaying Evert will have çìn tlre gl'owtlr <strong>of</strong><br />
trees ot rhe [,and and/or the Halvesi and, in particul¿r, the date on which the Transfetee expects<br />
i:hat it wìll conrplete lÌe Harvest (tle Extended Ternrin¡tÌon Drte); and<br />
aftelteceivìng the l)elay Notice, ûunns is deemed to have granted a furlher'Folestry Right to the<br />
Transfer'ee fot- the period ÍÌom fJre date <strong>of</strong> expiry <strong>of</strong> the l'elm until the Extended Termination Datc<br />
and tlre tcrrns <strong>of</strong> t}ris clocunrent wìll apply to that fu¡-tllq' graut <strong>of</strong> Forcstry Rigbt (with the<br />
llecessrry changes),<br />
provìclerì thnt:<br />
(e)<br />
(f)<br />
(g)<br />
<strong>for</strong> the avoidance <strong>of</strong> any doul¡t, it is acklowlctlged ¡lat this clalrse 9,.1 also applies to arì)¡ stlch<br />
fnLther granl: o1' a Þbreslry Right ald the Tlansfelee rnay girre a Delay Noticé as clften as a<br />
Dela_vin g Evelrt occu Lsl<br />
this rlocnment tilây not lre extenrlcd pulsuaDt to this clause 9.1 f'or a ry,riod ìrr aggleg.ate greater<br />
than 24 monthsl<br />
the F'orestr1, ltight l.ee will be paid b),the'i-ransferee cìuling ñny extended pef iod upon tllc sal¡e<br />
tcmls ¿nd oonditions as set out irr this document,<br />
1A. Final Harvest, expiry <strong>of</strong> this docurnent and releasa <strong>of</strong> Forestry Right Land<br />
Rehabititation following the Final f-iarvest<br />
10, I Ou complelìon <strong>of</strong> I]ilal Halvest lhc: Ttatlsfe¡ee must do the followirtg;<br />
| 0 LI Lcave the loLesü'y Iìight t.atrd in a clean and tidy condition.<br />
1 0. 1 .2 Leave ¿il ciebris on t.he FirrestLry Right l.,and wilh in the. outside l'ow <strong>of</strong> surttps or left as otherwise<br />
agteerl by Gulrns and tile Tt'arrsft'.1'ee,
l0'2 Subject t'cnrnplitncr:.wit} the pt.visjons <strong>of</strong> cla.se 10,1, Grnns acknowlerJges tl¡t thel.e is no obligation<br />
on rhe'fra¡sferee ro reinsr¿ìre ttre RoL"st,y night Lând r,.l iil .¿ïirî'iîàediat"¡, l:e<strong>for</strong>r rhe conmrcncing<br />
End <strong>of</strong> thls document<br />
l0'3 without affecting cl¿rtrse 10, this clocume.nt concs to an enrr<br />
'llce<br />
trre Tl¡nsfer.æ has pe'<strong>for</strong>med its<br />
obligations under this clause I0 un¿ ounns rnd the'i'rrot",* a," satisfiecl, eilch iil their re¿sonable<br />
opinion rhar rhe'e are no tui.rher, orrigãtioi,s'År o";,ú **Güto' t i"'roro'.a,<br />
Registration <strong>of</strong> this document<br />
10.4<br />
The Tla<br />
10.4,r<br />
gistration <strong>of</strong> thi.s dooument ñ'om the titre to theþ'oresr.ry Right Land:<br />
culîerrÍ cxpires in accordance with irs rrlrm or it is ten¡inaieil iiìi, r" tt.<br />
10'4'2 At the cost <strong>of</strong> Gun¡ls Ì1'this clocurncnt is temi¡atÉd due to ùc clef'auit <strong>of</strong> Gunns or otherwise.<br />
11. Default and Termination<br />
I<br />
Tarrninatlon events<br />
l1'l r\ palty may ler:uinate rhis document if r-he.othe1 party breaches a p'ovision <strong>of</strong> dlis document, and th¿t<br />
ii:ffil." u'emeclied rb' 60 davs fro'r tlre date thi th; ü;t si;;*ih" oth"r parry wrinen norice <strong>of</strong> rhe<br />
11.2 The T'rrrnsferee is entirled, but not oLrligecJ^ ro ren<br />
remains un¡emediecr rt rea,;i ã;y;äñlìl^"ori..<br />
inc,rrt ã uy tr'.iin.rr" ec un¿er this c lause l l .2<br />
rur.s which' except in an enrergency'<br />
A'll costs and expenses reesonabíy<br />
to the Iì'ansfer,ea on de¡nand.<br />
12' Manager act¡ng as agent or attorney <strong>for</strong> Trarrsferees<br />
Acknowledgrnent by the partles<br />
ll<br />
Declslon making<br />
l2'2<br />
âuthorjsed uncler û¡e Nfaragentent Agreemenr. tr¡ nrake decisi'ns o, behalf <strong>of</strong> the<br />
thi¡ document. Any crecisiorr-nrade by är ¿o"üi"n't agreed by the Manager ås<br />
'genr<br />
ol.<br />
'r¡uustèr'ees under trrc Mauagement Ag.eemeut çviil bincl the Tr.ansferec under. this<br />
Acfiolrs by and notices by Transferee<br />
l2'3 Any clause in this clocuntelrt requiri'g or permitting arry notice by a T'ansfer.ee oL aotion 5y a Transferee<br />
rua-v be satisfTed by the rVranage'givirrg trre norice or"tnr,¡ng,¡. ,.iío".<br />
"<br />
13. Notices<br />
How notices nlay be gÍven<br />
13 1 A notic'e, r'equestl dentand, consent or app'oval (each a lotlcc) h) unclel.thi.s document:<br />
¡r'rust bc in rvriting;<br />
(b) rnay be sigr:ecl <strong>for</strong> the parry giving ir by rhe pany,s<br />
(c) L nttol.ney<br />
may<br />
or solicitorl<br />
be deliverecl pelsunaliylo thä penon to whonr i<br />
post<br />
left at or..sent tty pr.epaìd<br />
to the per.son,s addres.s, ol faxecl to the per.son,s<br />
n below:<br />
(.i) if to the Tr.ansfel.ee;
(i¡)<br />
Addl'essr<br />
Fax:<br />
Atùuntion<br />
ìf to Gun¡s:<br />
Add¡ess:<br />
Fax:<br />
78 Liudsuy Street, Lnunceston, Tasmania, ?250<br />
(03) 6334 790!)<br />
Wayne Chnpman (Company Sec:etnry)<br />
78 Lindsay Street, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250<br />
(03) 6334 7909<br />
Attention:<br />
Vy'ayrre Chapman (Company Secretary)<br />
When notlco taken as given<br />
13.2 A notice is taken as given by the scudel and rBceived by tbe inte.nded recÌpienf :<br />
(¡) if posted, 3 Business Days af;er postìng; anrl<br />
(b)<br />
if faxed, on conrpletion <strong>of</strong>ûansrnission,<br />
but íf delivery or l'eceipt is on a day which is not a Business Day or ís after 5.00 pm at tbe plnce <strong>of</strong> delivery<br />
ol receipt, it is taken ås given at 9.00 an on ùe l:ext Business Dny.<br />
Change <strong>of</strong> address or fax number<br />
13.3 A purty may change its ¿ddress or fax nmrber fol notices b¡, givìng notice to the o[her pafiy.<br />
0f noÉice not received<br />
13,4 A notice that is posted is valid even if the intenderl recipient does not receive it or it is returned u¡claimed<br />
to thc sender.<br />
14. lndemnity<br />
ïransferee's lndemnlties to Gunns<br />
I 4,I The Transferee must:<br />
(a) in cxercising its riglrts under this docunrent, eause as little intefferpnce as possiblc to the occupier'<br />
ol occupiel's <strong>of</strong> ìaud neìghbouling the Land;<br />
(b) p¡omptly lopair any damage caused by a lèrmiüed Person, to any roads, tracks or fe¡æs on lanri<br />
neighbor.rring the I,and;<br />
(c) cornply with the ternrs <strong>of</strong> any statute afl'ecting its use. <strong>of</strong> the Lancl;<br />
(d) only consþìrct buildings on ùe, Land to lbe extent required to caüy out the Fermirted Activìties<br />
Bnd to ¡:emove any such buìldings as soon as no longer t'eqttired; and<br />
ensure. thal all deblis fi'cm Harvesti¡rg is corrfined within the Land.<br />
(c)<br />
14.2 The'l'¡ansfe¡ee u'ill keep Gums inder¡rrifìecl against all clahrs, tctions, losses an(l expense.s <strong>of</strong> any nature<br />
rvllich Gunns may suff,el or incur or <strong>for</strong> which Grtnns rnay become liable in fespecl. <strong>of</strong>
16,<br />
r 6.l<br />
Default interest<br />
If any suru dr¡e 1'ot lrnvmerlt tlndel tlris clocunient is not paicl on ùe due datc the Trarly lrat is tiallJe to pay<br />
rhar sLrnr mrsr pûv ¡re'esi o¡ rhar su' r.0,,., t¡*-jr"'ã;;.-r;;ï ;;.kî; är,Lllii,,rrrent carcurared on a<br />
dav to day brrsis ¡r rhe Defnurt Hot". :¡ rr.lnlã';;ì;;, ie capitarised nrontrrly.<br />
X7, Miscellaneous<br />
åïä:t:r:ßterafions mav be carried our bv Gunns and rhe Transferee,s emproyees, agents and<br />
1'7'l Any activity or *pet'ation that oums or tl:e ï'r'ansfe'ee is pe::mitted ïo_ciìr.ly out r¡ndcr fhis docuìront may<br />
ffoliä: otrt by an emplovee, oÀtoioil*n octor <strong>of</strong> that parry,-i".ì,åi'g in the case <strong>of</strong> thc T,rarisrèr.ee, dre<br />
Approvals and consent<br />
(\<br />
lbold an ¡ltprr)r,al ot.ccltì$(ìltt tc)<br />
to those coltclitions rjch:nr.¡ì¡leil<br />
.lrling l colscrrt. tr I'or. girring a<br />
to thc ,sati.çlàc¡iort" r:f a parì,v,<br />
Whole agreement<br />
l7'3 This document rcplaces any plevious agreement, rcp|esentation, w¿rnrûnty or. urLder.standjng betwee¡ t}e<br />
paftíes concetning the suLrjcct matter anriiònrrin.s trreï¡ole rär*rïîi ¡.tweerr tbe parries.<br />
Gounterparts<br />
i.tul,n.r tnt* tlocunlcnt nray bc e'recutecj in a nunrìle.r' ol counterparts, It conrprises arr tbe 'or.'r/jrparts,<br />
raken<br />
Ft¡rtlrer actlon<br />
17"5<br />
iii,-o,JåT,,'il,ï:,f,:ïl,",Jd'ilJiJ,,ii¿î,ïhij'Í*01,,åïhirg erse ¿har is necessa,v c¡r r.easonabry<br />
Governlng law and jurisdiotion<br />
17.6 Tlris docunent is governeC by ihe Jaw oJ,.l.¿smnnia.<br />
17<br />
'1 ftrlJfìlår#îil'ilïo:"-<br />
ro rhc no'-exclusive ju'isrtictiorr or dre courrs orråñnrênia 0nd co'r,rs<br />
Joint and several liability<br />
f'<br />
17 '8 where lhe'e is nlor'e (h¿n otlÊ ptrsorì r:a¡red in or'bcrund by thìs docunrent as lhc T'ansi.cree. t¡e rig.lrts ancl<br />
obligationo'<strong>of</strong> rhose pe's.,,s ui¿ler.trlis crocunleut wiil be joirt and sever.ar.<br />
Costs and expenses<br />
17'9 iiilil,ïl]rijj:5.1lrll,*"*^<br />
Je-sal cosrs arrd cx¡re'ses ltr'che nesotìation, pr.epararion, corn¡rrerion anri<br />
No partnership or agency<br />
l'1 .10<br />
dtjs docurn¿nt wíli crtate or constitrrre, cteare<br />
the<br />
or<br />
parlies, fbl the ¡rurposes ol the p<br />
<strong>of</strong> ;ule .l.ax<br />
any jurisrJictìon. z\, par.ly nl!ìstt not âct,<br />
Unanfo<br />
crf or. in arr¡r way bincJ or conr¡:lit the other.<br />
clf out as<br />
17.) I<br />
tltis rjocLrment partl_v i¡val blt irr any .iulisdicrio:t, that<br />
ar.t <strong>of</strong> it that is ifc,rcr¡ble rr ;t.ì,r¡ in that jr.ujsdiction, hc<br />
fi.orn this docun s nol ¡fÏer:r fcircarbility <strong>of</strong> dre ¡.cniainine<br />
rlrísdíction, or.r.l .nvisiru in l ;,;<br />
,r:on.
Variation <strong>of</strong> docunnent<br />
1'1.12 A valiation <strong>of</strong> this docutnent nìust bcr in u,riting and signed by both pârtjes or by pelsons ûuthorìsecl to sign<br />
fol the.nr.<br />
No representations relled on<br />
11 .13 Each <strong>of</strong> tJre. prnies 'dcknowledges and dc¿lâles that in enteling into this
Lald lneans the lancl the su bject <strong>of</strong> the Fbrcstr y ttight as desr:ri berì in jtem I <strong>of</strong> schedule I .<br />
ênbargo ol' täiluLe ot deltt5r rll trânspoltation' act <strong>of</strong> ooci o'act (iuclucling laws, legula[i.ns, ilisupp''vals o¡. laiiur.e<br />
to alrprove) <strong>of</strong>tuty govenrment ot gou.rrlurentrtl agency *ù.tr,.r-ìi.tional, nrunícipol 0r otherrvise.<br />
f'orestrycovelr:¡nfsrneansthef'olestrycovenr.ûfsunclerDivisioü 4
Snlitrity CredÌts nìeans an)r benefil to be derived as a resuit ol ao abilit¡r to <strong>of</strong>f-sct the effects <strong>of</strong> clryland salinify that<br />
nray bc urrded or othelwise deult rvith whether or not it is nnuted a 'salinity cr.edit'<br />
Snlinity C¡'edit Benefit means lhc legaì, oorlmelcial or other bene.fits (whethel presenl or futule) <strong>of</strong> a Salinìty<br />
Õ'edit by an¡,existing ot'fl11:ure'[]ee ol'folest on the Forestry Right Land affel tlle date <strong>of</strong> this document.<br />
Srliuit¡' Cretlit Scherte me.ans a Jaw, procedure or' policy implemurted by the Cornmonwealth, Statc or Local<br />
Govenrment which is in f'olce at thr: clate <strong>of</strong> this document, or corrres into <strong>for</strong>ce iu the future, that conf.bl's on a<br />
person, ol'enables â persorì to nlal(c an âpplicat¡on io a lìeler¡ant Authority fbr a Sùlinity Credit Bencfit iÍrcluding a<br />
law rvhich cr:ealês and enables the tradirrg <strong>of</strong> errtitìements ol barefits relating to Salinicy Credits.<br />
'l'sx Invoice i¡rcludes auy doctwent or lecold treatecl ì:y the Commissiorrer <strong>of</strong> Taxatio[ as a tax i¡lvoice ot as<br />
enabliug the clairnin-e <strong>of</strong> an input tax c¡edjt <strong>for</strong> which an entitlernent otherrvise arisqs.<br />
T'ern rrre¿ns tlre pcriod fro¡r the Comnrencing Dutc to tlre Tetnriuation l)ate or as other'¡,ise agreed between the<br />
parties,<br />
Ternrin¡¡tion Drte nrea¡s the date specified ,in itcm 3 <strong>of</strong> sche
Sohedule I . Reference Table<br />
Lr¡rd<br />
línsert detcrþüor{ (refer to Laud Mbp in Schedule 4)<br />
Forestry Rlght trec<br />
$ per.flet plantable hectarc per atnum<br />
Teln¡iuatiolr Dafe<br />
Thc dûtÉ sp€clf:ed lå lrenr (ül j (<br />
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Executed as a deed:<br />
Signed <strong>for</strong> Gunns Llmited<br />
by an Authorised pemon <strong>of</strong> Gr:n¡s Limited,<br />
Signatru.e <strong>of</strong> Autlrorised Person<br />
I<br />
Slgned <strong>for</strong> Gunns plantations Llmlted<br />
by an Authorised person <strong>of</strong> Gunns pla¡rtations Limitecl,<br />
F\llt<br />
þlease pdnt)<br />
<strong>of</strong>Authorisod Psrson<br />
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Conslllutlon<br />
Schedule 2 - Managernent Agreernent<br />
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1.<br />
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Management Agreement<br />
Gunns Plantations Limited<br />
I<br />
(<br />
Woodlot projec,t 2O0S<br />
Gunns Plantations Llmited<br />
ÁEN 36 091 732209<br />
Gunns Llmlted<br />
ABN 29 009 4?8 148<br />
aud<br />
The Grower<br />
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()<br />
63 Cameron Street<br />
Auslralla Z260<br />
E44 Facêtmfte (08) 6Og4 0961<br />
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Woodlol ProJect 2008<br />
Management Agteement<br />
Table <strong>of</strong> contents<br />
Clause<br />
Page<br />
1<br />
Definitions and lnterpretation<br />
1.1 Definitions<br />
1,2 lnterpretation<br />
1<br />
1<br />
5<br />
2<br />
Term <strong>of</strong> agreement<br />
2,1 Term<br />
2.2 Survíval <strong>of</strong> provisÍons<br />
6<br />
6<br />
6<br />
3<br />
Appointment<br />
6<br />
(<br />
4<br />
Establis hme nt Se rvi ces<br />
6<br />
5<br />
Maintenance Services<br />
7<br />
6<br />
Pruning Services<br />
I<br />
{\<br />
7<br />
I<br />
I<br />
Harvest<br />
7,1 Timing <strong>of</strong> Harvest<br />
7.2 Conduct <strong>of</strong> Harvest<br />
Llcence<br />
Manager's díscretion<br />
10 Payments<br />
10.1<br />
10.2<br />
10,3<br />
10,4<br />
11 Agoncy<br />
Estaþlishment Fee<br />
Maintenance Fee<br />
Baseline Pruning'Fee<br />
Sales Commission<br />
11.1 Sale <strong>of</strong> Wood<br />
11.2 Carbon Rights<br />
11,3 Public liability claims<br />
12 Off"take arrangêmênt<br />
12.1 Offer<br />
12,2 Consideration <strong>of</strong> Qffer<br />
E<br />
I I<br />
I<br />
I<br />
I<br />
o<br />
II<br />
10<br />
r0<br />
10<br />
10<br />
10<br />
10<br />
10<br />
11<br />
13<br />
lnsurance<br />
13,1 Rcquested lnsurance<br />
13.2 Public Rislcs<br />
11<br />
11<br />
11<br />
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14 Manager's undertakings<br />
15 Termination<br />
15.1 Tel.mination events<br />
15,2 Default by Manager<br />
15,9 Etfect <strong>of</strong> iermination<br />
16 Financial asslsfance<br />
17 Ðefault ln payrnents<br />
1!.1 payment by the Manager<br />
17.2 Repaymeni by Grower- -<br />
18 ¡Accounts<br />
18.1 Custodian<br />
18.2 Deduction <strong>of</strong> costs and expenses<br />
18.3 Distributions - -"r--<br />
19 No warranty<br />
20<br />
21<br />
22<br />
23<br />
24<br />
25<br />
Operation <strong>of</strong> project<br />
20.1 Growefsobligations<br />
GST<br />
21,1<br />
21.2 by reference to turnover<br />
21.s<br />
ustment Notes<br />
21.4<br />
Dispute resolution<br />
Llmltation <strong>of</strong> !iabi lity<br />
Force Majeure<br />
General<br />
25.1<br />
25.2<br />
25,3<br />
25.4<br />
¿o,c<br />
25,6<br />
25.7<br />
25.8<br />
25,9<br />
25.10<br />
Relationship<br />
Governing law and jurisdiction<br />
Assignment<br />
Waiver<br />
Whole agreement<br />
Notice<br />
Delegation<br />
Costs and expenses<br />
Severabiliiy<br />
Gunns Limited<br />
Woodtot prqlect ?008<br />
Managenrent Agreement<br />
12<br />
12<br />
12<br />
12<br />
13<br />
13<br />
13<br />
13<br />
14<br />
14<br />
14<br />
14<br />
15<br />
15<br />
15<br />
15<br />
l5<br />
15<br />
1s<br />
15<br />
16<br />
t6<br />
l6<br />
17<br />
17<br />
17<br />
17<br />
17<br />
17<br />
'18<br />
18<br />
18<br />
1B<br />
1B<br />
18<br />
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Woodlot Projeci 2008<br />
Managemon[ Agteement<br />
Schedule 1 - Details<br />
Schedule 2 - Dnaft Wood Sale Agreennent<br />
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21<br />
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Woodlot Projer:;l 2008<br />
lvlânago¡,ll èht AgrsemGnt<br />
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Th is Managennent Agreernent<br />
is r¡ade on<br />
2007 between the following parties:<br />
1. Gunns plantations Limited<br />
ABN 36 09123220s<br />
<strong>of</strong>lS Lirrdsay Streot, Launceston, .I-asm utia,7250<br />
(ùfanager)<br />
2. Gunns Limited<br />
ABN 29 009 478148<br />
<strong>of</strong> 78 Lindsay Steet, I-,aunceston, Tasm atia,7250<br />
(Gunns)<br />
3. [rhserf namel<br />
linsen namel<br />
<strong>of</strong> [inserf detallsl<br />
linseri detailsl<br />
[rnsert details]<br />
(Grower)<br />
Recitals<br />
A'<br />
lllhe Grower has acquirar trre Grower's Forestry Right and wisires to cilry<br />
on f'restry opøations to clevcrop tlre Grower,, Þu.'ätion.-<br />
tì<br />
The partles agree<br />
B. 'l'he parties have a¡,¡eed tjral th¿ Man.ager rvill b ro âct as<br />
Manage' on behaif, s,f the Grou,er and pJrronr: ttrc<br />
ths Grower's plalrtation in accoldance with f.he ter<br />
rres¡rect <strong>of</strong><br />
clitjons set<br />
out irr lhìs a¿lreemø¡ìt.<br />
C. The parties have ageed that the Manager rvill be appoi¡ted to act<br />
ageût<br />
as sole<br />
to market, into negotiations 9,'ter and sell the"wood on the<br />
behalf in Grower.s<br />
accordance with th" t.r*, and co'ciitions set out i*<br />
agr"eement.<br />
this<br />
D'<br />
The parties have agrecd trrat where trre Manager, as agent <strong>for</strong> the Groq,er,<br />
prop'se.s to sell the w"ooct, the M nager rnust firsi otf"îto ,Li t1,* wood to<br />
Gunns,<br />
in consideration o{ aul'ng othel tliings. the mrtual promises co¡tainecl i' this<br />
agreen]ent:<br />
1 Definitions and lnterpretat¡on<br />
1,1 Definitions<br />
1n this agreement;<br />
.¿{ccounús rneans the rec¡rds to be lnailrtained b¡r the Custodjan to tecoLd the<br />
r:everlue aohieved undel the prnject ard the cost.s and ,*u.*r, n*rocjated with the<br />
Project;<br />
p¿rg6 1
Woôdlo1 Prcljeot 2008<br />
Mânûgement Agresment<br />
ArJjustmeut Notc includcs Íìny docullent or lecnlcl troated by the Cornmissioner<br />
<strong>of</strong> Taxation as an adjustlrtent notc or as enabljng the clairnirrg <strong>of</strong> an input tax<br />
cl'edit <strong>for</strong> which an entitlelnent crthowise arises;<br />
Application 1neâns the application îliln subrnitted by an investor to parfiuipate in<br />
ttre Project pursuant to the teins <strong>of</strong> the Product Disclosure Statulent;<br />
A,pplication Fee means the application lèe <strong>of</strong> $6,820 (inclusive <strong>of</strong> GST) per<br />
Woodlot paynble by an applicant secking pæticipation in the Prqect in<br />
accordaìce with the terms <strong>of</strong> the Pro
!{codlol pro¡eci 3008<br />
i''rlanagBmer tl Agr eem er rt<br />
Estab'shment Fee rn:ill the fee Þâyabre by the Grower trr trre ìvlanager iri<br />
cousiclefaTion <strong>of</strong> thr,'Ëstablishment så*.ã-, t. bc paicJ iu accorcra:rce with clause<br />
1 0,1;<br />
Establlshnent services ,'ears the se.rvices providecl by trrc Mrnagcr to thc<br />
Grorvcr specilied in clause 4;<br />
'Final l{an'est rrlea.ns tbe }{arvesting <strong>of</strong> a1l Tlees on the Growcl.,s wooillots such<br />
that no 'rrees capabre <strong>of</strong> pro,ucing .ñr;J';;,r^, o. those wooarot.s;<br />
Forcstry Right means tbe riglrts gra'ted to the Respo'sibre<br />
the Woodlot E'üity in<br />
uncler<br />
r.espect<br />
clause s <strong>of</strong>the f"*rovnigi,i<br />
<strong>of</strong><br />
o.ä, """/¡v L'u*r<br />
Forestry Itight Ðeecl ìllLril.lls thc clec,rl errte¡r":rl irrto b¡, the Resp-:o¡sible ËrLtity ancl<br />
the Land orryncr grzrnring. n t o,**rìyìffiììr ,,"rp""t <strong>of</strong> the iand co'rarni.g the<br />
Gro wers Woo r,l lo t.s, rlescibecl in iteril : oi**t,.Oul. r ;<br />
Grower nleans the party specifìeir iu item l <strong>of</strong> schedule 1 anrj includes whcre thc<br />
context allows:<br />
(a)<br />
(b)<br />
the Gr'wer"s executo's, aclrninistratc¡rs, success<strong>of</strong>s ånd assig's; ard<br />
any pe.t:son audlorjsed by the Grower;<br />
Groryels rìlealts the investors in have e<br />
.liorestry Right Deed<br />
a Suband<br />
¿ Mana<br />
nt with<br />
<strong>of</strong> one or rïore woodlots arur<br />
tïtr-,i<br />
on has<br />
Responsible Eutity;<br />
G'ower's Plantation means the cmrver's Forestry Rights and the,rrees;<br />
f*i<br />
Grolvcres Forcstry Rights rnearls alr <strong>of</strong> tile Ëorestry Rights in respect <strong>of</strong> the<br />
'woodlots granrecl to the Growcr under trrc project, desc,l.ibeã i,, it"n,, 3 <strong>of</strong> schedule<br />
1;<br />
GST nleans gottds ancl sen'ices tax or othel' si¡rilar value aclded tax levied clr.<br />
irnp.sed iu Austraiia pul'suüìf fo the GST raw or <strong>of</strong>herwise on a supply;<br />
Gsr Act<br />
'eans<br />
''r Ne"nt Tax ,sy¡¡¿u, (Goods at¡cr. servir:e,r^ ï'nx) "4* r ggg (cttt):<br />
GSlf Larv ius the saure meanilrg as in the GS,I Act;<br />
xndcpendellË Forester ilreârls van Diemen Forestr.y consultants pty L', or.r_lther:<br />
fureste): appointecl jì.om fjme to tiire ¡y it ,, ¡¿*rug"r;<br />
l'a¡rd d-)w¡¡er lias the saule nreaning as in the Forestry Right Deecr;<br />
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Wuodlot Project 2008<br />
i\¡ãnagoment Agrâêmen(<br />
Management Agrcemeltt lrcaru an agrcuilenl betrveen the Managcr and ill<br />
ûrvestor in the Proiect fol' ihe managemelrt <strong>of</strong> the investor's plantatiou ancl<br />
includes this agr"eement;<br />
Nlaintenance -Ii'ce nea¡s the fee af Za/o plus GST <strong>of</strong> the Grou,ef s erfitlenrent to<br />
Wood Sale Proceeds delenlined and pa),able by tlie Glower to the Manager in<br />
accordance ivith clause 10.2;<br />
Maintenance SelvÌces uroans thc sen¡ices providal by tho lVlanager to the<br />
Gtower specí1ied in clause 5;<br />
Net Csrbou Rights Proceeds nrearts the Grower's entitlement to Carbon Rights<br />
Procceds as distlibutecl by the Custodian to the Gl'ou¡er (less appllcable<br />
deduc,tions) in accordzurce with the Ccrnstitution;<br />
Net Wood Sale Proceeds rneans the Gror,r,et's entiflement to Wood Sale Proceeds<br />
as distributecl by the Custoclian to the Grower (less applicable cleductions) in<br />
accordauce with the Constitutior4<br />
Non-Patticipnting Grower nreans, in respeot <strong>of</strong> a parlicular Woodlr:t, a Crrwer<br />
''.vho has marle a successful claim under a policy <strong>of</strong> insuranoe agirinst darnage to,<br />
or destr-uction <strong>of</strong> I'rees growing orr ihat V/oodiot;<br />
Plantation means all <strong>of</strong> the Wclocllots acqut'ed by Grou,ers and theplantation <strong>of</strong><br />
treÊs to be estailljshe,.d and developed <strong>for</strong> Hawest undet the Project on those<br />
Woodlots;<br />
Planting O¡ltion meüms the planting, pruning, thinníng and harvesting rcginre<br />
applicable to speoifred qrecies <strong>of</strong> Trees as selected by the Grower jn the<br />
Application being Planting Option l, Planting Option 2 or Plantiug Option 3;<br />
Plantilg Option 1 means grorving Eucalyptus uitens and/or Eucalyphrs globulus<br />
<strong>for</strong> thc purïose <strong>of</strong> pl'oducìng h¿udwood pulpwood;<br />
Plantiug Option 2 means growing Eucalyptus uitens anrVor Eucaþtus globnlus<br />
fbr the purpose <strong>of</strong> proclucing hardwood veneer logs and ha¡dwoocl pulprvood;<br />
t'\<br />
Planting Option 3 meâns growing Pinus Radiata fot' the purpose <strong>of</strong> ple-rducrng<br />
s<strong>of</strong>twood velleer logs, sawlogs and s<strong>of</strong>twood puþwood;<br />
Protlirct Disclosul'e Statement lLeâns the producl, clisclosure statelilent issued by<br />
the Manager in lespecrt <strong>of</strong> thc Pttrject clated on or about IIþ/SERT DAT'H;<br />
Project lueans the rranaged investnerrt .scheurs kuor,¿n as the Gumrs Plantatjo:is<br />
Woodlot Projeot 2008;<br />
Pruuing Servlces lrleaus the .çelvìcos consistilg <strong>of</strong> the pruning <strong>of</strong> 1ì'ees or.. Not-<br />
Conrmercial'l'hinritg (wliichever is applicable), to be provided by thr: Malager to<br />
the Glower in aocord¿urce with clause 6;<br />
Rate tneans the rate 20/,t pet arnum above the Austr-alian and Neut Zealand<br />
Banking Grclup Limitecl ovel'clt'afl reference l'ate or, if the index late is<br />
cljscontinued, suÇh altemative quotecl rate whiclr the bank cutifies as being the<br />
closest equivaleut to tlie ìndex late;<br />
trtental li'ee has the same tleanìng as ûr the SuLr-Fores'tr7 Riglrt Deed;<br />
Srles Comrnission lr:,ealls the commission <strong>of</strong> ZYo plts GST ol lhe Growet's<br />
entiJlement to Woocl Sale Procæds, deteilrriLred and payable bythe Glower to the<br />
Managel in accr:l:d'¿roe rvith clause !0,4;<br />
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Managemenl AgrÊement<br />
Seedlíugs ll:leâns the seedìirigs required to grow the Trees;<br />
|:ilåi mealls the Establishment services, Maintenance selices ancl pr.uring<br />
sub-Forestry Rlght Deed mearls the agreerrrent befwecn thc Manager and a'<br />
rnvestor in the prciect ftr' trre gïânt <strong>of</strong> a ñorestry nigrri *ì."rp-ct <strong>of</strong> one .,1.ll1or"e<br />
V/oodJots;<br />
Tax lnvoice i<br />
Taxatio¡ as a<br />
whích an entitl<br />
or record trelted by the Conrnrissioner <strong>of</strong><br />
ling the clairning <strong>of</strong> an input rax or.edit <strong>for</strong><br />
Terur me¿ns the periorf set out in clause 2;<br />
Trees neans the trees to be pranted as seedrings a'd growl on the Grôwer,s<br />
Woodlots;<br />
t <strong>of</strong> a tree stertr or trce trunk rlerivecl from the Trees,<br />
logs,<br />
-ø*<br />
or. otherr¡rjse and rvhether able to b. ur"á<br />
otherwise;<br />
woodlot means a pil:"1<strong>of</strong> land<strong>of</strong> appr.oxin:atery r hectare, in respect <strong>of</strong> wirich a<br />
Fot'e'stry Right is Eranted by the vr*"s"t to an investor in tie pio.ject pu'suanr to<br />
a Sub-Forestry Rìght Deed;<br />
\ilood Sale men's a sale <strong>of</strong> Wood, whether as a result <strong>of</strong> corurrercial Thiruirg,<br />
Final lï.rrvest or otherwir", lrur"uunt to a wood sale Agreement or ôther, similar<br />
agreement;<br />
wood sale ^A.greement meâns the agreentent enterecl into between trre Manager<br />
anrl a pu-chaseÏ <strong>of</strong> part or all <strong>of</strong> ü1. "wooä on tems ard conditions substaltially<br />
sirnilar to those contained in the nran Woø Sate RgreeÃ"rrr, -' "<br />
wood sale proceeds nreans thc proceeds dedved Êom any wood Sale; and<br />
ñ<br />
Year mea¡s a perioti from l July to 30 Jurre refer.enced as foll.ws:<br />
(c) fbr Year 0, the furanciar year in whioh the Growei.,s apprication is<br />
accepted;<br />
(d) <strong>for</strong> Year l, the financial year following the year in whioh the Growct,s<br />
applioation is accepted; and '<br />
(c) <strong>for</strong> Year'2 and subsequent yea$, the leleva't number <strong>of</strong> years fulrorving<br />
the year.in tvhich the Grower.,s application i*<br />
"""rft*a.<br />
'. ,<br />
1.2<br />
lnterpretation<br />
In this agreement unless the context other.wjse rec¡uiles:<br />
(a) headings and bold.i'gs are <strong>for</strong> conveuience only a'cr d'n,t affect trre<br />
interpr"etation
Woodlot Projeot 2008<br />
l\4anagernent Agreement<br />
(e) an expression impÒrting a nat¡¡'al persou incltrdes any company,<br />
paÉnership, joint veütule, association, corporation or other body corpor:ate<br />
' and vice vorsn;<br />
(û a reference to a person includes that pelsonns successors and perrnittecl<br />
a"ssigns;<br />
(g) a reference to a clauso, parly or schedule is a reference to a clause oi and a<br />
party and schednle to, this agreement; and<br />
(h) tenls used ilr olause 2l which lrave a def,rned rneaujng in the GST Act<br />
have the same rncarring as in the GST Law unless the context oths¡wise<br />
indicates.<br />
2 Term <strong>of</strong> agreement<br />
(ì<br />
2.1 Term<br />
This agreement oomrnences on the Cornmencernent Date and termínates on the<br />
earlier <strong>of</strong>:<br />
(a) the date <strong>of</strong> cornplefion <strong>of</strong> the fural dis¡ibution <strong>of</strong> Net Wood Sale Prcceeds<br />
by the Custodian to thc Grower, r'efe¡r'ed to in clarue 18; or<br />
(b) the date <strong>of</strong> terrnination as otherwise specified in lhis agreement.<br />
2,2 Survlval <strong>of</strong> provisions<br />
Clnuses 13.1(c)(3), 15.3, 1B and 21 will survive the tsrndnatiou <strong>of</strong> this agreenent,<br />
(ì<br />
3<br />
4<br />
Appointment<br />
The Grower appoints the Manager to per<strong>for</strong>m the Services and the Marrager nrust<br />
perfonn the Services <strong>for</strong> the Grower during the Term,<br />
Establishmênt Services<br />
(a) Flon conrmencenrent <strong>of</strong> the Tet'm uncler the For:e-stry Right Deed, the<br />
Managel nrust do nll thiugs necossaly <strong>for</strong> the plontiug <strong>of</strong> Seedlings olr the<br />
Grower's Woodlots in accordance with good sihícultulai practice,<br />
includrng:<br />
(1) all ploughing and cultivatìon recluit'ecl fr:r the purposes <strong>of</strong> plantir:g<br />
the Seecllurgs; and<br />
(2) ¡rrocur-ing the supply <strong>of</strong> healthi' Seedliugs to an avel'age density per<br />
hectare ts stated in itern 4 <strong>of</strong> schedule I '<br />
(b) The Manager must effect tlie plantiug <strong>of</strong> all Seedlings in accorclance rvith<br />
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Woodlot Project 2DOå<br />
Managemenl Agrêernont<br />
(A) the Establishment Fee is paid; ol<br />
(B) trre Manager: is ftst pcrndtted unde'the sub-F-orostry Right<br />
Deed to access the rrincr <strong>for</strong> the puq:ose ,i-.ornrä"irrg to<br />
carry out tbe Esta.blislunent Servìcu,<br />
(d)<br />
(2) 30 Jrure <strong>of</strong> the- fina'cíar yem irnmediatery fòrìow:irrg<br />
year<br />
rhe<br />
in<br />
furanciar<br />
r.vhich o -"- -)<br />
the Establi.shnent Fee is paiil.<br />
The Managu'is'ot liable to the Gr.we¡ fìlr ury ross or damage caused to<br />
the Grower <strong>for</strong> anv failu'e to_con4rieteìri"'no¡rri*fuiront se,lvices bel.bre<br />
the dates determinád in accordalce with clause +1c¡.<br />
tvhichever.is the later; arrd<br />
5 Maintenance Services<br />
lr<br />
(lr)<br />
(c)<br />
From commence'ent <strong>of</strong>trre sr¡b-Forestry Rig't Deect, the Manager nrustl<br />
G) do alt things necessary to rear the Trees and maintain the (îro.,o¡er.,s<br />
ü/oodlots in accor"cran.e with good silvìcurturar practice, incr.ding:<br />
(1) the replanting <strong>of</strong><br />
(A) any<br />
.Irees on a<br />
during the first<br />
9e%o <strong>of</strong> the aver<br />
Area;aud<br />
(B) any ¿uÕa, <strong>of</strong> one hestare or greater in size within a<br />
ring the fìrst 2 yeus after ihe<br />
that hâs less than 50% <strong>of</strong> the avôl.age<br />
(2)<br />
(3)<br />
(4)<br />
to its inif ial planting density,<br />
f<br />
ts<br />
o<br />
luding<br />
<strong>of</strong> the<br />
the maintenance in g.ocr condition and repair <strong>of</strong> alr f'e breaks and<br />
access roads irr alid around the Grower,s Woocllots; and<br />
the application <strong>of</strong> fertiliser.to the Gr.ower's lVocldlots ilr such <strong>for</strong>nr<br />
is rrec-essary,<br />
:ll*|.:::l.qllffiy,q<br />
in tlie reasouable<br />
rne<br />
opinion <strong>of</strong><br />
tìø¿ulaget., t0 mafirtain satisfaetory glowth lates;<br />
provide advice a'd as istance to the Growe* generally ir r.eration to<br />
tnanagement <strong>of</strong> the Grpwer's Woodlots;<br />
prî,"T= a w'ittenreport in relation to lrre pïogress <strong>of</strong> grou4h <strong>of</strong> the ,lrree"-<br />
(d)<br />
ancl tlie status <strong>of</strong> the G'oïver''s 'woodrots tr:rri tir" løe!.naeiìt Eorlut". t y<br />
3l Ootober in each year <strong>of</strong> the pl oject fi.om year 2; ani<br />
pt'ovíde a copy <strong>of</strong> tbe<br />
-I.eryft<br />
pr.eparerJ by tlie llcleperrclent Forestel^ in<br />
accordanoe with crause s(c) to th" Liro*", *ithin 30 rrays <strong>of</strong> trrcr lr4anager.<br />
receivirg tbe re¡rort.<br />
Þage 7
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Management Agr€ement<br />
b<br />
Pruning Services<br />
Subject to clause 9, the Mauager will pruno the Trees, if requiled, in accordance<br />
with the firllowing guidelines:<br />
(Ð the Trees subject to Planting Option I will not be pruned;<br />
(b) in respect <strong>of</strong> the 'J'rces subjecl to Planting Option 2, the Trees will be<br />
pluned 3 tilues befcrre such Trees leach approximately l0 years <strong>of</strong> age;<br />
(c) the Trees subject to Planting Optiou 3 will not be pruned,<br />
7<br />
Harvest<br />
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.)<br />
7.1 Timing <strong>of</strong> Harvest<br />
Subject fo olause 9, th.e Trees q'ìll be Han,estecl as follows:<br />
(") in respect <strong>of</strong> the TreEs subject to Planting Option 1 :<br />
(1) Commercial Thiming will comrnence when such Trees have<br />
reached approximately g yeals <strong>of</strong> age; and<br />
(2) Final Hawest will comrìerlce when such Trees have reached<br />
approximately 13 yeals <strong>of</strong>age;<br />
O) in respeot <strong>of</strong>the Trees subject tn Planting Option 2:<br />
(l) Cornmeroial Thinnhg will commence when such Trees have<br />
reached approximately 9 years <strong>of</strong> age; and<br />
(2) Final l-larvest will coûrmence when such Trees h¿ve reached<br />
approximately 20 years <strong>of</strong> age;<br />
(c) in respect <strong>of</strong> the Trees subject to Planting Option 3:<br />
(1) Cornmercìal Thirning will conrmence when such 'frees have<br />
teachecl apprcrximately 13 ysårs <strong>of</strong> age antl will leoccut: ât<br />
apprr:ximately l8 years <strong>of</strong> agc; and<br />
(2) Final Harvesl will corlrìrence whcn sush Tlees haye reached<br />
aplrrcximately 25 years <strong>of</strong> age.<br />
7,2 Gonduct <strong>of</strong> Harvest<br />
Any Flarvest will be couclucl;ed in accordauce with the ter"tns and conditions as set<br />
out inthe Wood Sale Agteement applicable to that Harvest.<br />
I<br />
Licence<br />
To the extent lrcmitted by tlie $ub-Folestry Right Dcctl the Gtowel'furevocably<br />
grants to the Manager <strong>for</strong> the Terrn:<br />
(a) a ücence to access the Grower's .Woodlots to carry out the functions and<br />
actir¡ities contemplaterl by this agreement or a Wood Saìe Agreenrent; and<br />
(b) the right and author"ity ttt grant a siruilar lícenoe to any tltit'd paúy,<br />
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al<br />
I<br />
Manager,s dlscretion<br />
The fi'eq<br />
(t')<br />
Managenrent Agreerrent<br />
irnùrg. <strong>of</strong> arry Þnr¡ì[g, commerciar Thinning,<br />
is af tbe<br />
or Final I]ar.r,est<br />
f trre traanag*i, ru .i.r"iri'g its discretion,ìhe<br />
have reg<br />
Manager r.ust<br />
llor.vir:g:<br />
(a) goodsihricultur.alpractice;<br />
(c)<br />
(d)<br />
(o)<br />
(Ð<br />
G)<br />
10 Payments<br />
the,guìdeliues relatirg to the ûequency a'd tirning <strong>of</strong>¡rrunúrg, cornmcrcial<br />
Thftrning or Final Har.vesr as ser our ii ctause A oí¿ i?;r;i;ì;úäö,<br />
the grrrvth mte <strong>of</strong> the Tr.ces;<br />
theprevailing nrarket conditions <strong>for</strong> the salc <strong>of</strong> woocl <strong>of</strong> sin:ilar species,<br />
quality and quantity as the Wood;<br />
the volullre <strong>of</strong> Wood in cubíc rnett.es per hectare;<br />
the quality <strong>of</strong> Wood ilrat uray be cletivcd fi:om the Trees; ancl<br />
the objective <strong>of</strong> naximising retunx to C¿.owers.<br />
10.1 Ëstablishment Fee<br />
(a) The Grower nrust pay to the:<br />
(l)<br />
Custodian, to hold on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Manager.; or<br />
(Z) to the Manager,<br />
[re Establishment Fee.<br />
(b) Payment <strong>of</strong> the Apprication Fee constitures fuil paynrent <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Establíshment Fee,<br />
(\<br />
10,2 Maintenance Fee<br />
The Manager is ettitled<br />
deductecl by the Custo<br />
p,o""eùs<br />
*á puii to,r,*<br />
10.3 Baseline pruning Fee<br />
(a) The Grower rrnrsl pay to thel<br />
(l)<br />
Custoclian, to hokl ou behaLf <strong>of</strong> the Manager; or<br />
(Z) the Mariager,<br />
ô. The Mamtenance Fee will be<br />
"ii,ä%j;:i,lti']î<br />
wc,ocr sare<br />
the Ba^seri'e p':ning Fee in accorclance witrr this crause r 0.3.<br />
(b) The Baseline pruning Fee<br />
is the relevant Bæeline p<br />
per.centage by which the Cons<br />
quarter euding inrnrecliately<br />
Seruice has valied against t<br />
cluatter ending irnmecliately ìre<br />
päge I
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Msnagonlent Agreer¡ent<br />
(c) TIte lv{atragur rvill irlvoice tlte Grower tbr the releva¡t Baselille Plnring<br />
Fee jn each l'sar or: pãr1 <strong>of</strong>'a Year that the relevant Pruning sen,ice is<br />
providecl to tltc: GLorryer and suclr jnvoice lrrust bc paid in fulI by the<br />
Growelto the:<br />
(1) Clstodiar, to liold on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Marager; or<br />
(2) lhe Manager,<br />
rvìthìn I4 clays <strong>of</strong>thc ctate <strong>of</strong> the invoice.<br />
10.4 Sales Gommission<br />
The Manager is entitled fo receive the Sales Cor¡nission. The Sales Couuuission<br />
will bc deducted by tlie Custodian on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Mauager, t'onr the Woocl Sale<br />
Proceeds and paid to the Mzurager jn accoldance with the Constitution,<br />
l'<br />
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11 ,Agency<br />
11.1 Sale <strong>of</strong> Wood<br />
The Crower in'evcrcably and uicondit:onally appoírits the Marrager as sole agent<br />
to rnarket, enter into negotiations and sell the Wood on the GroweL's bchalf on<br />
substantially similal terms ald conditions to those set out in the Draft'Wtlod Sale<br />
Agreernent and otherwise in acoortlarce with the terms and condjtj.ons <strong>of</strong> tliis<br />
agreeû1ent.<br />
rr<br />
11.2 Çarbon Rights<br />
The Gror.ver irrevocably aud unconclitionally appoints the Manager as sole agent<br />
to nrar:ket, enter into rregotiations and conrmercially exploit (inoluding<br />
exploitation by salc or othe¡wise) the Car"bon Rigirts on thc Growel''s behalf in<br />
such urarurer and on such tenns and sonditions as the Managel thinks flrt, The<br />
Calbon Rights Ploceeds procrued or obtained by the Marraget' as agent <strong>for</strong> the<br />
Gtou,er nrust be paicl to the Custoclian and be distril¡uted in accordance with the<br />
Constitution.<br />
11.3 Public liability claims<br />
The Growel in'evocably and utrconclitionally appourts the Manager as agent to<br />
administet', orr the Growet's betrall arry claini ruade under any public liability<br />
insurance policy in relatiorr to the Plantation <strong>for</strong> which the Grower is a lreneficiary<br />
12,2 Consideration <strong>of</strong> Otfer<br />
Woodlot Project 2008<br />
Management Agrcoment<br />
T1<br />
in its absolute discretion, acce,pt or r.ejeot the <strong>of</strong>fer. If the <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
trre ot'ferce wirrrin<br />
f<br />
30 days fi.c,m trre iri-,,rrrr. <strong>of</strong>fer., the <strong>of</strong>.Íer<br />
availab,erò,sareffi yj,îåfi<br />
liJ,l*î,i.lfî:åi-'ff ilm:mly,xl,::<br />
to those contai¡lerl in the Dralt Wood Sale Agreernent.<br />
13 lnsurance<br />
l1<br />
l'l<br />
13.1 Requested lnsurance<br />
(a) If rcquested iri wliting by the Grou¡'r, rhu L.Ima¿:er. will 'sc<br />
its 6est<br />
eryleavouÏs tO procuÌe Jbi thc ürorver i¡rsr¡r'aucu uor,cr lvilh n lr4ru1ablc<br />
lllsul'er against clestnrotion or dunrnge <strong>of</strong> thc, (ìrou,r:r-,s FT¡lfntitu try fir:e<br />
¿urd other usual r isks,<br />
O) if the l\'Ianager is abie to e{Tect insrlrancc as r.ecluestccl, thc Manager rvili<br />
invoice the Gror'¡er lbr the amount ol'the 'e,l"ivant<br />
insul'ance pr.euriu'r<br />
together with an atlininisffalion.clmrge <strong>of</strong> l0% plur-csr <strong>of</strong> ihe amount <strong>of</strong><br />
the premium ìn each year. <strong>of</strong> thcïerni ",.<br />
ö;; <strong>of</strong> a year. fo' whicrr<br />
insur¿nce is efrectecl ancl such invojce mu*t i',.r!rîio in full by the Grower<br />
to the custodian orL behalf <strong>of</strong> the Manag*r, *itiri,il4 days <strong>of</strong> the ¿nte <strong>of</strong><br />
the inr¡oice.<br />
(c) In the event tlrat a Grower takes out adclitional insun-anc:e in respect <strong>of</strong> a<br />
Woodlot and nrakes a suc{ressfi.ìl claim r-'n tnut ;nsl,ìuuce il r.espect <strong>of</strong> that<br />
Woorlht:<br />
(r ) thc Grower lvill assrune. the status <strong>of</strong> a Non^par:licipating Grorver i'<br />
respcct <strong>of</strong> the'Woodlot in rclation to which the claiir *å, n u¿" orul<br />
will not.be ql3serrtlv entitlcrJ to receive a plo-rata entirlemerrt fl:or'<br />
tlto pooled 'Woodlot sale Ìroceedr u. tt* lrooletl Carbon nigills<br />
procearJ.s<br />
in respecl <strong>of</strong> tha¿ Woodlot;<br />
(2) the Gror'vet' tltnst notify.thc Managel ir s,r'itjng withiu 14 clays,<br />
'f'<br />
the successful claim, arrd aclvise tile MarLager <strong>of</strong> fhe alroL¡nt oJ¡t¡e<br />
iusurance p'oceecis leceivecr irr'cs1:ect <strong>of</strong> trie clairn;<br />
(3) the f:ll'ower tnust pay to the Manager" or the custoclian (as t¡e case<br />
maybe).1 fee oqual to 99,,0 pl*s r.ì:S1- ,rl rhc i'sur.a'ce p;;;;<br />
l'cceivctl itt t'cspec.l o'f'the c.lairn witi:in -l() clays <strong>of</strong>'reccipt'<strong>of</strong> those<br />
ptoceeds irr snfisfar:tion <strong>of</strong>rthe l\¡fai:rten¿utce Fec and Rerital l.ce <strong>for</strong><br />
that Woodlot, and all amounts ou/irlg or to be ¡einr6uise¿ br¡ the<br />
Non-parlicipaling Gro.rrer uncrer tli" ugr"",x;,i; ;;;" ñ."'^r"rr-<br />
Fot'cstly Riglrt Dcecl anc.l any other ourstirdurg f'cc.s identifieJ by<br />
the [4auage,r.; arrd<br />
(4) thìs À4arlagemeut Agreement will teLmirraie on the satlsiàcticill o r-<br />
all obligations set out i¡. clause I 3 l(c)(3),<br />
13.2 Pubfic Rlsks<br />
l'he MalageL will bs responsible <strong>for</strong> insuring tho Pl¿¡ialion against public rislc<br />
¿rn autouut <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> not less that $l 0,000,000 This insur¿ince u¡ill bc cfTectecj in<br />
0âgô l Í
W oodlol Project 2008<br />
Management Agreement<br />
accordançe with the tcuns and conditions sst out in the Forestry Riglrt Deecl<br />
between the Mauager ærd each owner <strong>of</strong> land that <strong>for</strong>ms part <strong>of</strong> the, Plantntion,<br />
(<br />
14 Manager's undertakings<br />
The Manager undeÍakæ that the Manager rvill at all tirnes during the Tenl:<br />
(a) use high quality matelials in providing the Sen ices to the Growor';<br />
(b) ensule that '¿11 Sçrvices are car'ie¡l out io â proper and cliligent nrarurer';<br />
(c) make good any clefect or damage caused to the Grower's Woodlots by<br />
faulty workmanship or materials;<br />
(cl) use its best endeavous to ôbtain optinral Tree growth;<br />
(e) compJy with the Fores't Practices Åct 1985 (Tas) and LL¡e Plantations and<br />
Reaf<strong>for</strong>estation '4ct<br />
1999 (NSUD, as arnended from time to iime; and<br />
(Ð cnnrply withthe Oonstitution as amended ûnm tir¡e to time.<br />
{5 Termination<br />
l5,l Termlnationevents<br />
The Manager: nray in its absolute discretion terminate this agreement if<br />
(u) the Grower ll'eaohes a prnvision <strong>of</strong> thjs agreerrrent, and that breach is<br />
uruemedied <strong>for</strong> 60 days frorn the date that the Manager gives the Grower<br />
written notice <strong>of</strong> the breach;<br />
(b) the Sub-Forestry Right Deed between the Managu and the Gt'ower is<br />
terminated fol any reasoú; or<br />
(o) the Manager is entitled to wincl up the Project in accoldærce with the<br />
Constitution,<br />
a)<br />
15.2 Default by Manager<br />
'Ihe Grower may in its atrsolr¡te disqetion terminate this agleernent if:<br />
(a) the Manager bre¿ches a provision <strong>of</strong> this agleernent and that bteach is<br />
unremediod <strong>for</strong> 60 days û'om lhe date that the Gt'ower gives the Manager<br />
wlitten notice <strong>of</strong> the breach;<br />
(b) the Manoger corrunits an aot <strong>of</strong> barhuptcy ol is placed into liquidation<br />
(otherwise and solely <strong>for</strong> arnalgamation or reconstluction prulroses) ol in<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial managernent ol if there are any meetings, atrangentetrts ol<br />
oonrpositions with creditors or if a Lecaiver, or a teceiver anel mauager, is<br />
appoirrted ovel any patt <strong>of</strong> the Manager's assets ol unclertakùrgs and is ttot<br />
removed or''¡'ithdrawn within 30 days <strong>of</strong>the appointtnent; or<br />
(c)<br />
the Manager bleaches a condition <strong>of</strong> its Ar.rstmljan Fiuaneial Scrvices<br />
Licerrce gr:anted under the (lor1su'ations Act ot a con'esponcling law,<br />
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Woocllot projoct 2008<br />
15.3 Effect <strong>of</strong> ternnination<br />
Manogernent Agreement<br />
16 Financialass¡stânce<br />
(a) If at ary time after the fiflh aLrr<br />
Growcr sufibrs finauoial halclshi<br />
io pay on fhe GLower's behalf I<br />
Grclwer.unde,r this agteeucnt or<br />
Manager anct tlie Glower.<br />
(b) The Gror¡'er,s applicatiorr referred to in clause l6(a) nrust:<br />
(l ) tre irr wrìtine;<br />
(2) contain such clctaíls as the {anag-9r:<br />
lnay ïeasonably require to<br />
cl ete', irr e whe;ther're Grr: wer ;.r .r-.rørr jî." i" î,*r.r"r har:d srrip ;<br />
(c)<br />
(3) specifl, the periocl <strong>of</strong> time fur rvrrích the Gr.owei. secks trre financiar<br />
asslstallce r.efbn.ecl to in clause 1ó(a).<br />
reltlred to in.clause l6(a), the Manager<br />
;ij "iå'#i3,,ï:r,j:, #il'Ë "n j<br />
ifì.iì:<br />
(d) The Manager rnust not <strong>of</strong>rer a Growcr fi¡ancial<br />
clause 16 rrnless it is satlsficd that the Glower<br />
lg.A¡nip har'íng r.egard to rhc factors rJescribcd in I<br />
2440;<br />
(c)<br />
(f)<br />
car fil<br />
Fees<br />
l)ðvs ltlr-Y<br />
), trrc 'Jli;ilî<br />
<strong>of</strong>the<br />
nln$xt [c]<br />
rr acc¡trdance with the Constitution.<br />
lu tl:e cr¡trnl fhnl thel.c are insuflicierut u¡oil(llol pr.occerfs to covcl nnpaid<br />
fèes the clifl¡relrce will becorne a legal ¿cirt inr,¡re¡iut.tf ,t.r.."u,.,.i'payuUt*<br />
ald fhc; r\danager u'iil pursue ¿¡1,¡'[Jnþre lcgar ai,c'ucs to r.ecor¡eL the<br />
¿ulroulrt.<br />
tr7 Default in payrnents<br />
17.1 payment by the Manager<br />
Where the Gr.clrver has not paicl any alllount required r.¡lrdc"¡ this<br />
Sub.l,'orestry agreeurent ol tlre<br />
Riglrt Deed lretween the Malager ald tlle Gro\,r,eL, t.he<br />
pay \4anager<br />
such<br />
uray<br />
ittonies out <strong>of</strong> its crwn filicls and:<br />
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Woodlot ProJect 20ô8<br />
lv{anagement Agreement<br />
(a) the Manager lrust be rcpaid by the Grower, or if not I'epfljcl, r.eimbursecl in<br />
ar.ôordançe with claune 18, the amoûft paid by thr: Mnnagcr ¡rursuant to<br />
tlrjs çlarrse l7.l(a), plus intere"st ch*rged at'tlre Rute, rslcuiafed dnily, fi.onr<br />
the lims <strong>of</strong> such paynent hy thetr4arrager until thp date <strong>of</strong>'l'ep¿lyt1t€ìnf or:<br />
reirrburuemeirt; or<br />
(lr) if the Growet is â Non-Pa"rlicipating Grower, tho Manager must be ropaid<br />
by the Non-Participating Growet all outstanding amounts ideutified in<br />
clause 13,1(c)(3), plus the interest charged at the Ratg calculated daily,<br />
tonr the time <strong>of</strong> such payment by the lt4auagel until the date <strong>of</strong> repa¡mrent<br />
or reimbursement by the Grower.<br />
(r<br />
17.2 Repayment by Grower<br />
(a) The Grower or Non-Participating Gtower (as tìre case ülay be), may at ary<br />
tirne repay the Manngø firr anrounts paid iry the Manager pursuaut to<br />
clauscs 17.1(a) or 17.1(b). Any repaynrent is rleernd to be applied:<br />
(1) lirst, in paynient <strong>of</strong> ariy interest orving by the Growel, ol Non-<br />
Participating Growet, to the Manager; and<br />
(2) second, iu payment <strong>of</strong> the principal owiug by the Grou,ot', or Non-<br />
Palticipatirrg Gro'Jrer, to the Mrmager',<br />
(b) Any interest payable on the alnounts paid by the Manager pu:'suant to<br />
clauses 17.1(a) or 17.1(b) (as reduoecl by any repayneuts by thc Gto'uvet,<br />
or Non-Participating Growet'), will be calorrlated daily.<br />
18 Accounts<br />
18.1 Custodian<br />
The Manager must procure tltat the Custodian:<br />
(a) establishes ancl maintains Accoulrts fcrr th-e Project; a-ud<br />
(t ) courplies with the reguìrements <strong>of</strong>this clause 18,<br />
18,2 Deduction <strong>of</strong> costs and expênses<br />
1'be Mzuragel must plocule that the Custorlian deduct [iom the lVood Sale<br />
Pr'
Woodlo( project 20ôg<br />
f 8,3 Distributlons<br />
Management Agreentent<br />
The Manager nrust distribute and pay or pïoc.oe trrat the custocliau distrit¡ute and<br />
:ät tr tbe Grower, in acco-rdanc.ì"itrt rir" constitution, the c,oi,"r,s propor.tion<br />
(a)<br />
(b)<br />
the Net Wood Sale proceerJs; and<br />
the Net Car.bon Rights proceerls,<br />
l9 No warranty<br />
The Manager makes no<br />
'lrees a¡rd the Manag"r<br />
caused by any<br />
"i,'crunit<br />
urvival rafo <strong>of</strong> thc<br />
l'o1vel''s Woocllots<br />
r\<br />
2A Operation <strong>of</strong> project<br />
20,1 Grower's obligations<br />
For the efficient antl safe operation <strong>of</strong> the project, the Grower must ¡rot enter onto<br />
the Grower's woodrots<br />
-n'ìot"'iã'"ïil;;;;; r"ii, rhin-;;;;;*äy ortrre r'ees<br />
;illilh *" con$ent <strong>of</strong> the rr,runue.r,'';ot consÉnt not ro be u'r-ea.so'ably<br />
21 GST<br />
('",,<br />
21.1 GST pass on<br />
If GST is or will be imposed on a srçply made uncler or in corlection with this<br />
agreenent' the supplier rllay, to thå extent that the consideratiorr otheru¡ise<br />
provided fo'that supply undár' this agrcement is no stated to arr.eacly include an<br />
amount in lespect <strong>of</strong> GST on the *upfly,<br />
(a) ínclease fhe consicleration otlterwise proviclecl <strong>for</strong> that supply u'cjer this<br />
agreement by ilre arlount <strong>of</strong> that GST; or:<br />
(b) otherwise recovel' f:om the'ecipierrt the a'rour¡t <strong>of</strong> that GS'<br />
21,2 Price calculaterf by reference to turnover<br />
a supply under this agleenrent is ca<br />
ot]rer su¡rplies, in perfoming<br />
payalrre on fl:ose rrorru.*ït"* sullplir:s ercludes *ty uttìo<br />
ce to<br />
the<br />
GST<br />
21.3 Tax lnvoices/Adjustnrent Notes<br />
The recovetv ot- agl a:rou1l in respect <strong>of</strong> Gsr by the supprier uncrer. this<br />
agreelÏent on a supply-is subject to the issuing <strong>of</strong> the rel"uoot Tax luvoice or.<br />
Acljustrnent Note to trre 'ecþíent,<br />
subject to zury otirer l,ovisiou o1r tr:e<br />
Ðå9c. 16
Woudlot Project 200t<br />
Månagement Ag16emBnt<br />
agl'eernent, the recipient lllust pay any ۓrxoullt in respect <strong>of</strong> GST within 7 days <strong>of</strong><br />
the is^suing <strong>of</strong>the relevant Tax Invoíce or Adjustnrent Note to thc recþient.<br />
21.4 Variation to GST rate<br />
Whele costs ür this aglcement arc e,çressed as being inclusive <strong>of</strong> GST, GST has<br />
bEen mcluded at ths rate <strong>of</strong> 100/o. lf during the te|n Öf this agreement the rate <strong>of</strong><br />
GST r¡alies ûom 10(%, then the pfice <strong>of</strong> the taxable supply made untler this<br />
agl'eement will be atljusted to take account <strong>of</strong> rmy such variatioq whether an<br />
increase or a dccrease, so that the CST oxclusive rraiue <strong>of</strong> the taxable supply<br />
reiuains as it was pliol to the r¡ariatiotl in the GST tate,<br />
r'<br />
22 Dispute resolution<br />
(a) If a dispute befween the pæ1ies arises in relation to this agreerrrent the<br />
irariies nrust use their best errdeavours to resolve that dispute l¡ehveen<br />
themselves.<br />
It ) If the paÍies fäil to tesolve the dispufe in accolcl¿moe with clause 22(a)<br />
the.n the parties rrrust appoirrt an expert agreed to by both the parties to<br />
deterr:Line the clispute.<br />
(")åilff Lilii jr'*:.3-rïJ**rruH:å:,?"L%;iff i,HÍi,:il,ì::<br />
Centre or a strccessor body to appoint ân expert to
Woc.Jlot prôject 2008<br />
(c)<br />
reliecl ilt good faith upon âny signatur.e, rnar*i'g ol docur'ents.<br />
Managenìont Agfê6ntent<br />
24 Force lllajeure<br />
(lr) This clause 24 cloes not apply to any olrligation to pay rnoney"<br />
(<br />
l^l<br />
25 General<br />
25"1 Retatíonship<br />
This agr-eemert dcres not cfeate any paftnefship between t'e partics.<br />
25.2 Govern!ng law and jurisdiction<br />
(a) This agleement is gover:ned b_y the law <strong>of</strong> thc State <strong>of</strong> T,asllania.<br />
(b) Each party irrevocably sublnits to thc exslusjys jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> the curnts<br />
<strong>of</strong> the state <strong>of</strong> Ta-smania au¡ "ourt,<br />
hear.ing appeals t.our them.<br />
25.3 Assignment<br />
(a)<br />
agcf lììay assiglt it.s riglrts und obligations ulrder this agreemeut.<br />
thlt tbe.assigrrce ogr*ì* to r:nter into a deed <strong>of</strong> coveria.nt to thá<br />
I the assigncc usfces to be liouna bt1h";;. obrigati.ns as the<br />
{ì<br />
25.4 Waiver<br />
(a)<br />
fi.ff[l ma¡' ortly u'ai's a i'ighr urrcler tliis agr.eenrent if it cîoes so i'<br />
(b) A pafty cloes n<strong>of</strong> rvâirre a right sjrnply because it:<br />
(1) fails ro cxercise tJre right;<br />
(2) delays c,xercising the right; or<br />
(3) orrly exercises par.t <strong>of</strong> the right,<br />
(c)<br />
A ¡l'aivc:: <strong>of</strong> o'c b'each <strong>of</strong>'a ter.rr <strong>of</strong> this agreerncnt cJoes not o,lerate as a<br />
waiver-<strong>of</strong> a¡other b::eaoh <strong>of</strong>'the same tôrnl 0r, ar:y otrrer rerr,.<br />
p¿ìge 17
25.5 Whole agreement<br />
Woodlf,t Prolect 2008<br />
Mânågement A0rBêmont<br />
This agreement leplaces any previons agreeuìent, re¡rescntation, wan'anty or<br />
understanding between the parties concerning the subject rnatter and contairs the<br />
whole agleorïeut betwee,n the parties,<br />
(<br />
25.6 Notice<br />
(a) A notico to be given by a party to anothe¡: party undu, this agreement nrust<br />
be:<br />
(l) in writing;<br />
(2) directcd to the recipienf.'s lben cunent address fol service ol to<br />
such address as is previously notified by that party to the other<br />
patty in w'Íting; md<br />
(3) delivered by liand oï sent byposf or fncsirnilelo that addtess.<br />
(b) ¡\. notice will be deemed duly given under this agreenrent.<br />
(l) ou the day <strong>of</strong> delivery;<br />
(2) 3 days after the date <strong>of</strong>posting; ot'<br />
(3) if sent by fbcsirnile, when tho message confinnation is received,<br />
as the case may be,<br />
25.7 Delegatlon<br />
All rights and obligations imposed on the Manager may be enjoyed and pcr<strong>for</strong>med<br />
by the Manager's employees and contt'actors, but delegation <strong>of</strong> the Manager's<br />
obligations under this agreement does not telease the Manager frorn liability<br />
unclet' this agreernent.<br />
(-¡<br />
25.8 Gosts and expenses<br />
(a) Subject to clause 25.8(b), eaolt party niust pay its orvn cr¡sts and oxponses<br />
in respect <strong>of</strong> the prqralation, negotiatjon and execution <strong>of</strong> this agreement,<br />
(b) Thc Manager nrust pay arty stamp duty applicahle to this agreement.<br />
25,9 Severability<br />
Any plovision in thìs agreement rvhich is invalid or uneu<strong>for</strong>ceable ir-r any<br />
juliscliction ìs to be reacl clown fur.. the pupose$ <strong>of</strong> that julisdiction, if possible, so<br />
as to ìre valid aud enftlceable, aucl is othet'wíse capable <strong>of</strong> being severed to the<br />
extent <strong>of</strong> the iuvalidíty or unen<strong>for</strong>ceability, without aflectìng the t'emaining<br />
provisious <strong>of</strong> this ag'eernent or affecting the validity or en<strong>for</strong>ceabilíty <strong>of</strong> that<br />
plovision in any othel jru'isdictiolt.<br />
25JA Gunns Limited<br />
Ciunns is a party to tlris agrecmerit onlv <strong>for</strong> the purposes <strong>of</strong> clausc 12. No other<br />
ríglrts, obligatiorm or liabilities undcr: this agteeinent will attaclr to Gunns.<br />
pâsâ 1B
Woodlot Projæ(2008<br />
lviânagèment Agt eement<br />
Executed as an agreement:<br />
Signed <strong>for</strong> Gunns plantafions Limited<br />
by an Authorised person <strong>of</strong> Gunns plmtations Limited,<br />
i<br />
1<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong>Autholised Percon<br />
FullNarne (please print)<br />
l<br />
I<br />
I<br />
j<br />
!<br />
rl<br />
I<br />
Signed <strong>for</strong><br />
(Inser:t name <strong>of</strong> Grower)<br />
by<br />
(lnsert name <strong>of</strong>Authorised Officer)<br />
an <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> Gururs plautations Linrited )<br />
)<br />
under power<strong>of</strong> attorncyno.<br />
)<br />
(Insert number)<br />
(and the sai
Woodlol Prolect 2008<br />
Managsmeot Agrê€nient<br />
Schedule'l - Details<br />
1<br />
Growel<br />
lìnsert Gr ower's N sm e,l<br />
[ìnserr AC'N/ÀRBN if dpplícoblzl<br />
[insert adfuessl<br />
2<br />
Conrmenceme¡t<br />
Date<br />
lìnsert datel<br />
3<br />
Grotryer's<br />
Wootllots<br />
(see Sub-Forestry Right Deed <strong>for</strong> map)<br />
l-)<br />
Plantíng Option I<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Wor¡dlots<br />
in each Planting Option<br />
Woodlot Nunrber(s)<br />
Pl¡nting Optiorr 2<br />
l't pmuing<br />
Planting Option 3<br />
Plantation Density<br />
<strong>of</strong> Seedlings<br />
4 a<br />
3<br />
Baseline Pruning<br />
Fees (per \Woodlot<br />
inclusive <strong>of</strong> GS'I')<br />
Planting Optlon I<br />
nla<br />
2"d prrrling n/a<br />
3.d pruning n/{¡<br />
J<br />
]<br />
In respect <strong>of</strong> the Woocllots subject to<br />
Option 1, the initial avffage planting density<br />
is 1 ,l 10 Seecllings per hectare;<br />
In respect <strong>of</strong> tho Woodlots subject to Planting<br />
Option 2, tho initial average planting density<br />
is i,1 10 Seedlings per hectale;<br />
In respect <strong>of</strong> the'Woodlots subject to Planting<br />
Option 3, the initial averago planting density<br />
is 1,333 Seedlirtgs p€r hestâre.<br />
Planting Option 2<br />
$73s.64<br />
$788. I 3<br />
$84-0.41<br />
Planthg Optlon 3<br />
nla<br />
nla<br />
¡Va<br />
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Woodlot Pro)ect 2008<br />
ManagemenI Agrêemenf<br />
Schedule 2 - Draft Wood Sale Agreement<br />
(<br />
f'r<br />
pogc 21
Wcndlot Prdcct 2008<br />
Constitutlon<br />
Schedufe 3 - Sub"Forestry Right Deed<br />
(<br />
l)
Sub¡Forrostry Right Deed<br />
Gunns Plantations Limited<br />
r t:<br />
tl<br />
Woodlot Project 20Og<br />
Gunns Plantafions Llmited<br />
ABN 36 091 232209<br />
Ànri<br />
The Gror,yçr<br />
I<br />
63 qam€ron Street<br />
LÉunces{ø: Ts&nanlå y'(]atralh 7260<br />
Reture¡oe octtcD601õ,9<br />
slrnlle (03) g3g4 o3g1<br />
cotl1
Woodlot Project 2008<br />
Sub-ForesFy Right Deed<br />
Table <strong>of</strong> contents<br />
Clause<br />
Page<br />
1<br />
Definitions and inte rpretation<br />
1<br />
1.1 Definitions<br />
1.2 lnterpretation<br />
1.3 Business Day<br />
1<br />
.J<br />
4<br />
2<br />
Conditions subsequent<br />
2,1 Necessary approvals and docu¡nents<br />
2.2 Cease to have effect<br />
2.3 Repayment to Grower<br />
4<br />
4<br />
4<br />
4<br />
(<br />
(l<br />
3<br />
4<br />
Grant <strong>of</strong> Forestry Right<br />
Grower's rights and obligations<br />
4.1 Grower's covenants<br />
4,2 Grower's title<br />
4.3 Cornmon Areas<br />
4<br />
5<br />
5<br />
5<br />
5<br />
5<br />
Grantor's obligations and warranty<br />
t<br />
5.1 Forestry Right Deed<br />
5.2 Warranty<br />
5.3 Termination <strong>of</strong> the Forestry Right Deed<br />
5.4 Rights pr¡or to Terrnlnation <strong>of</strong> the Forestry Right Deed<br />
5,5 lnconslstency<br />
5<br />
6<br />
0<br />
6<br />
Rental Fee<br />
6<br />
ö<br />
7<br />
I<br />
Assignment and licensing<br />
7.1 Assignment<br />
7.2 Assignntent deemed not to be in breach<br />
7,3 Release <strong>of</strong> liability<br />
7.4 Rlght to licence<br />
Damage to trees<br />
6<br />
6<br />
6<br />
b<br />
7<br />
7<br />
I<br />
Default and Termination<br />
9.1 ïermination events<br />
9.2 Éffecl <strong>of</strong> terrnlnation<br />
9.3 Termination by Grower<br />
9.4 Grantor entitled to remedy default<br />
9,5 Termination <strong>of</strong> the Management Agreement<br />
7<br />
7<br />
7<br />
7<br />
7<br />
7<br />
Shlelds Her¡tage<br />
page I
Woodlot Prc{ect 20Og<br />
IO GST<br />
11<br />
12<br />
13<br />
10.1 GST pass on<br />
1.9.2 Price calculated by reference to turnover<br />
10.9 Tax tnvoices/AdJuirnent-Nãûes-'-<br />
Dispute resolution<br />
Notices<br />
121 How notices may be glven<br />
12.2 When noilce taken aã givon<br />
1?1<br />
Çhange <strong>of</strong> acldress o, iu* number<br />
12,4 lf noilce not received<br />
General<br />
13.1<br />
13.2<br />
13.3<br />
13.4<br />
13.5<br />
13.6<br />
13.7<br />
13.8<br />
13,9<br />
13.10<br />
Costs and expenses<br />
Goveming law and jurisdiction<br />
Walver<br />
Further ac'tion<br />
Whole agreement<br />
Variation <strong>of</strong> deed<br />
Unen<strong>for</strong>ceable provlslon<br />
Counterparts<br />
Survival <strong>of</strong> provisions<br />
No representations relled on<br />
Schedule 1 - Reference Table<br />
Schedule 2 - lVtap<br />
Sub"Forætry Right Deed<br />
I<br />
I<br />
g<br />
10<br />
10<br />
10<br />
'10<br />
10<br />
10<br />
10<br />
10<br />
11<br />
11<br />
11<br />
11<br />
11<br />
l3<br />
14<br />
I<br />
B<br />
I<br />
I<br />
I<br />
o<br />
ShiÉlds Hè¡ltags<br />
page il
W oodl,rl Þrcject 2008<br />
SuÞForeetry Right Deed<br />
(<br />
This Sub-Forestry Right Deed<br />
Recitals<br />
is r:rade on<br />
This deed witnesses<br />
2007 between the followíng parties:<br />
1. Gunns Plantatlons Llmited<br />
ABN 36 0s1 232209<br />
<strong>of</strong> 78 Lindsay Street, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250<br />
(Grantor); and<br />
2. [inserf name'l<br />
ffnser1 namel<br />
<strong>of</strong> [rnsed defatls]<br />
llnseÉ defailsl<br />
linseft detailsl<br />
(Grower)<br />
A. The Glantor has been grantal the Forestry Riglrt uuder the Forestry Rigltt<br />
Deed.<br />
.8. The Crantor agrees to grant the I.orestry Right to the Grower on the tenls<br />
set out in this deed.<br />
that in consideration <strong>of</strong>, among other things, the mutuai ptorrises contained in tlús<br />
deed, tho parties agtee:<br />
1 Definitions and interpretation<br />
1.1 Definitions<br />
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Irr this deed, unless the ccrntext othe,rwise requires;<br />
Adju.stment Note inciudes any document or record tleated by the Comnrissioner<br />
<strong>of</strong> 'laxation as au adjustment note or as enabling the claining <strong>of</strong>lan input tæt credit<br />
f.cl:: which an eutitlemeut <strong>of</strong>hgwise adses;<br />
Business Day means a day on whicir tradirg ba¡ks are open ful business in<br />
Launceston, excêtrrt a Saturday, Sunday or public holiclay;<br />
Carborr Rights lneans the entitlernent to any logal, couunercial or other benefit<br />
(whether present or ñtture) a.ssociatecl with the h'ees gttrrur on the Woocìlot<br />
resulting from the ability <strong>of</strong> tho,se tl'ees to absort greerfronse gases;<br />
Corrrmencement Date means the clate this deecl is executed;<br />
Cqrrnnron Areas moans fhose paÍts <strong>of</strong> the Land that have been desigrated by the<br />
Grarltoi fot use by the Growels in comrnon fol the Þutposes <strong>of</strong> the Project<br />
including any roacls, pathways, traoks or filebreaks;<br />
Cc¡nstitutio¡ 1¡ealls the constitution <strong>for</strong> the Project executed on or about<br />
fINSERf, DATE] by the Grarrtor;<br />
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cPI means the consumer.pr.ice Index (A1r Gr.oups, Ail capitar cities) conrpiled ancl<br />
updated by tlie Australian Burcau <strong>of</strong> $tatjstiæ iiårn ti. "<br />
rä ilr.,<br />
clrstodian me¿rns (ìululs ot' such other entity appoiltecl as custoclian <strong>of</strong> rhe<br />
Project;<br />
'l'oüestry Right nrearts the riglrts Fr.antecl to the Gr.antor-in rcspect <strong>of</strong> the woc¡dlot<br />
r¡nder clause 3 <strong>of</strong> the Ëorestry Rigìit Decd;<br />
le deecl glanting a !.orestry R.ight to the Glantor<br />
ower,s Woodlots, to be entered ülto hetr.veen thÀ<br />
such orhe¡ frmr as the Grantor -,,iilXir:lr,li]-sclied*te I <strong>of</strong> r'e consr*.tion or in<br />
tr'orestry Right Fee has the same mcanirrg as in the Ëorestiy Right Dee
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1.2<br />
Project ureans tlle nunaged inr¡estrlent scheme known as Grums llantations<br />
Woodlot Project 2.008;<br />
Rcntal Fee means the lental fee specified in Item 2 <strong>of</strong> Schedule 1;<br />
'lax Invoic€ includes any document or record treatecl by the Conrmissiouer <strong>of</strong><br />
Taxation ås a tax in,oice ol' as enablilrg the claiuring <strong>of</strong> an ir4r'ut tax credit ftr<br />
which an entitlement otherwise arisos;<br />
Term me¿ux the period from the Commencer¡ent Þate to the Temuation Date;<br />
Termi¡ration Date lneans the date specifi.ed in item 3 <strong>of</strong> Schedule l;<br />
Trees rneans the t¡ees grown on the V,roodlot fbrming part <strong>of</strong> thc Project whether<br />
irr the fcrnn <strong>of</strong> seed)itrgs, trees, logs, timber or otherwise;<br />
Woorllot ¡riea¡s each parcel <strong>of</strong> land <strong>of</strong> approximately I hectare, excluding auy<br />
Common Areas, one or rnore <strong>of</strong> which are specified ii item l <strong>of</strong> scheclule 1; and<br />
Wood Sale Proceeds ha.s the same meanilrg as in the Ndanagement Agreement.<br />
lnterpretation<br />
In this deed, headings ¿ue only <strong>for</strong> convenience and do not ¿ffect interpretation<br />
ancl. ruiless the context requites otherwise:<br />
(a) words in the singulal hclude the plural and the other way arorurd;<br />
(b) words <strong>of</strong> one gender include any gender;<br />
(c) a reference to a person inslìtcles an individual, a compa¡y, paltner:sþ,.joint<br />
venture, association, corporatiou or: othet' body corporate ald â<br />
Govemmental Agency;<br />
(d) a lefererrce to a parly to this cieed includes that pat1y's executots,<br />
admjni.strators) succossors and permitted assigns;<br />
(") a pr:r:mìse ol agteernent by 2 or more pel'sons binds each person<br />
individually and a1l <strong>of</strong> them jointly;<br />
(Ð a reference to a clause, paÍy, schÈdule, annexure or exhibit is a reference<br />
to a clause <strong>of</strong>, and a party, scheclule, ânnÐxure a¡ld exldbit to, this deed and<br />
a reference to this deed includes auy scheclule, annexure ol exhibít;<br />
(g) a ref,el'ence to a thìrrg (iriclLrding, but not linritecl to, a right) includes any<br />
parl <strong>of</strong> that thjng;<br />
(1Ð a lefetence to a riglrt includcs a lemed¡ pou¡er, authority, clisct'eticln or<br />
benefit;<br />
(Ð a leference to legislation iricl.udes aly arnetr
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(l) if a wor:d or phrase ìs defined, anotrrer gL:anuratical fo¡n <strong>of</strong><br />
pìuase<br />
trrat w.rd or.<br />
has a corresponding nearring;<br />
(üt a provision nrust n.t ire conshued against a par-iy mercry because<br />
was r.espo'sible<br />
that parlv<br />
<strong>for</strong> preparing thi l cleed or ,fråt pro"i*l"r¡ *à<br />
(tÐ a refere¡ce to a bor'y, olher than ä pâfty to trris<br />
limited deed (including, but<br />
to,<br />
not<br />
ær association, authority, corlloration, bocly corpor.ate<br />
h,qtitution), whether. statutory<br />
.r<br />
or. not:<br />
(l) r¡rhich ceases to oxist;<br />
(2) wbjcb is reconstitute.d, r.enamed or rqrlaced; or<br />
(3) r¡rhose power$ ol fi¡nctions are transfened to another body,<br />
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1.3<br />
is a reference t. the body whielr repracas it o'which serves substa¡tiarJy the<br />
same purpose.s or has the same po\4,el.s o' fìrncti'ns,<br />
Business Day<br />
where the day on or bv which sometrring rnusf be crone is'ot a Business Day, that<br />
thing rnust be done on or by the next nuJiness nay,<br />
2 Conditions subsequent<br />
2,1 Necessary approvals and documents<br />
It is a coudition subsequent to this deed that a[ necessary approvors tom all<br />
conrpetent authr:¡ities to the proposed tree farmurg ol the wJ"ji;i'r.. obtained to<br />
the satisfaction <strong>of</strong>the Grzurtoi riltin 6 ,nooth* <strong>of</strong> the coru¡encement Dato.<br />
2.2<br />
2.3<br />
Cease to have effect<br />
If the condition subsequent specified i'clause 2.r ìs not satisfiecl or otherwise<br />
ffir;'"i*l:^" Grantor wirhin trre time p,ouiáeo flris cleed wilriuurediarery cease to<br />
Repayment to Grower<br />
If this deecl ceases to havs effect rurd<br />
Grower all money previousiy paid by the<br />
incumed by the Grantor in obtainiug tlie<br />
Rental Fee pa5aaents whjcli harre be
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4 Grower's rights and obligations<br />
4,1 Grouter'scovenants<br />
The Grower;<br />
(a) may only exeloise the Folestry Right to cany out the Perrrritted Aotivities;<br />
(b) tnust obey the obligations imposed on thc Gr¿urtor in the Forestry Riglrt<br />
Deed as if they u'ere inrposed on the Glowcr by this deed;<br />
(c) nusl pây dailJ, íntelest at the Prescribcd Rate on any money owed to tbe<br />
Grantor wlúch ìs l¡ore thal 14 days overdue, caloulated ùomthe day the<br />
unpaid ûroney was due until the day it is paid,<br />
4.2 Growe/s title<br />
Subject to clause 9.?, the Grower will at all times liave full riglrt, title and ftrta'est<br />
in the'l'rees and Calbon Rights and tfie right to have the Trees a:rcl Calbon Righfs<br />
sold <strong>for</strong> the benefit <strong>of</strong> the Grower.<br />
4.3 Common Areas<br />
The Grant
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5'4 Rights prior t0 Termination <strong>of</strong> the Forestry Right Deed<br />
If this deecl encls -undet<br />
clause 5.3, that will not aifect the cjrantor,s an¿ the<br />
Grower's lights relaf.ittg to any breach <strong>of</strong> ihis cleed tllat o".u.r=¿ befo.re this deecl<br />
ends,<br />
5.5 Inconslstency<br />
If there is i'cousistency betrveen crause 5"4 ancr any other pr,ovision irr tris deecl,<br />
clause 5.4 ¡:revails.<br />
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Rental Fee<br />
(a)<br />
(b)<br />
(c)<br />
Thc Gr¿urtor.is eutitled to the Reutal Þ-ec.<br />
:s"I::t to clause d(o), the Renta-r Fee wir be rreducred by the custoclizur on<br />
behalf <strong>of</strong> tlie Gra¡tor fiom thc wood sare proceedí anct paiJ.to tr,"<br />
G¡antor in accorda¡:ce witli the Corstitution,<br />
ln the case <strong>of</strong> a Non-participating Gt.ower the Rental Fee is pai,able in<br />
accorda¡rce with clause t:(c)(S) <strong>of</strong>ihe Managcment Agreenrent.<br />
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Assignment and licensing<br />
7,1<br />
Assignment<br />
other than in accordance.with this deed, a piltty must n
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7.4 Right to licence<br />
The Grower may licence some or all <strong>of</strong> the rig):ts coruprising the Forestry Riglrt to<br />
a third par"ty,<br />
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Damage to trees<br />
N<strong>of</strong>u,ithstancling zurlhing elsc in this deed, if at any tíme aftel' the seconcl<br />
anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Clonurencement Date, 100% <strong>of</strong> the trees in a Planting Option<br />
specifieri irr lfem l <strong>of</strong> Schedule I a¡e destrcyed or rnaterially damagecl by fie or<br />
aly othel cause whatsoever, then the Grantor rnay ternrinate this deed by notice ìn<br />
wliting tc¡ the Grower in respect <strong>of</strong> that Planting Option,<br />
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Default and Termination<br />
9.1 Termination events<br />
A party may tenninate this deed if the otJrel' party breaches a provisio:r <strong>of</strong> this<br />
cleed, ¿urd that breach is unreuredied <strong>for</strong> 60 days fl'om the date that the party girres<br />
the other pafiy written notice o f the bleach.<br />
9.2 Effact <strong>of</strong> termination<br />
Upon l.ermination <strong>of</strong> this deod all the right, title ancl interest in the Trees ancl<br />
Carbon Rights in respect <strong>of</strong> the 'Woodlot will be deemed to be assigrred and<br />
trallsfbred to the Grantclr.<br />
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9.3 Termination by Grower<br />
if this deed is teininated by the Grower in accordance with clause 9.1, the Gra¡tor<br />
nnrst prry to the Grower the agreed ma¡ket vah:e <strong>of</strong> the Trees or¡ and any Carbon<br />
Rigbts relating to, the Woodlot at the date <strong>of</strong> termination, In the absence <strong>of</strong><br />
agleement between the parties, the market value to be deterninerl by an expert<br />
appointed in accoldance with clause I L<br />
9,4 Grantor entitled to remedy detault<br />
T'he Grantot is eufitìecl, but not obliged, to rernedy any clefauìt by the Ct'ower<br />
wlúctq exce¡rt in an emelgency, lemafurs unremedied at lea"ct 7 days after ltotice<br />
li'orn the Clmntor. All costs and expenses reasonably incuu:ed by the Grantor<br />
urrlel'tlis clause 9,4 rvill be paid by the Grower to thc Glanior on demand,<br />
9.5 Ternnination <strong>of</strong> the Management Agreement<br />
If the \4anagentent Agt'eelteut is tennin¿ted:<br />
(") in accoldance with either clause 15.1(a) or olause 15'l(c) <strong>of</strong> the<br />
\4anagement Agreemerrt; ot'<br />
(b) jn accorclance with clausc l3,1(c)(a) <strong>of</strong> the Ma¡agernørt Agreerirent,<br />
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then without prejudice to any other rights aocrlìing to the Grantor and the Gr.u¿er<br />
at that date, the Gr.antor rnay tenninatð ths deecl,<br />
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10,1 GST pass on<br />
If GST is or will be inrposed on a s<br />
cleed, the supplier may, io the extent<br />
that supply rudcr this cleed is not stat<br />
or. i¡r conneotion with this<br />
ion other.wise proyidecl fo'<br />
de æl amount in respecf <strong>of</strong><br />
GST on the supplv:<br />
(a) increase tire consitlelatiou otherwise plovided fbr that supply uncler tlds<br />
deed liy the arr.prurt <strong>of</strong> that GST; or<br />
(b) otherwise reco'\¿el' from the r.ecipieni trre ar,ount <strong>of</strong> that GSl.,<br />
1O,2 Prlce calculated by reference to turnover<br />
a supply under this deed is calcurated by referenoc tÕ the<br />
upplies, in perfrr:nirrg that caiculation, trre consicleration<br />
exclucles any amourrt in respect <strong>of</strong> GST payal.:le on tfron"<br />
10.3 Tax lnvoices/AdJustment Notes<br />
,:å""iJ.Filiff ]i.'"'"îäi::,,,T#"ff å'i:<br />
l.ovision <strong>of</strong> 1he deed, the lccipient must pay<br />
<strong>of</strong> the issuing <strong>of</strong> the relevämt ;I'ax<br />
Invoic¿ or r\djustment Note to ,n. r..[,1,uo.ot*<br />
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11 Dispute resolut¡on<br />
(a)<br />
(b)<br />
(c)<br />
(d)<br />
If a tlispute between the parties arises in rerati
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(Ð The rlis'pute resolutior pt'oceedlngs rmcler this clause are uot arbitlation<br />
proceedings u:rdel the Commercial. Arbi,tratiott Act 1986 (Tas),<br />
(e)<br />
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(i)<br />
The expefi's deternrination is final and bínding on the palties and the expefi<br />
must give l'eÀsons fcrt'the cletetr¡ination,<br />
The parlies nrust bear the expert's costs ec¡uall5r,<br />
Unless a pa¡ty to this cleed has complied u/ith this clause 11, a party must<br />
not comnrence court pt'oceedings or albitration in relation to any clispute<br />
whioh a:ises ìn rclation to this deed,<br />
12 Notices<br />
12,1 How notices may be given<br />
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A:rotice, r'equesf, derrand, consent or approval (each a notice) rurder ihis decd:<br />
(Ð nrust be in wliting;<br />
(b) uray be sigtted ttrr the party giving it by the party's authorised <strong>of</strong>ficer',<br />
attomey <strong>of</strong> solicitor:;<br />
(c) rlay be dellvered personally to tho petson to whom it is addresscd, or left at<br />
or selil byplepaíd post to the person's address, or faxed to the porson's fax<br />
numbel', given below:<br />
(1) if to the Grantor:<br />
Adclressl 78 Lindsay Street, Larmceston, 'I'asmama,7250<br />
Fax: (03) 63347909<br />
Attention:'WayreChaprnan(ConrpanySeoretæy)<br />
(2) ifto the Glower':<br />
Address:
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but if deliverl/ o^r'Je-(:eqn is on a cray which is not a Business Day or is afler 5.00 pnL<br />
at the place <strong>of</strong> delivery or receift, it is taken * Ài"". .1p.00 ar' on the next<br />
Business Day.<br />
12.3 Change <strong>of</strong> address or fax nurnber<br />
A party may change its address ol fãx nunber fol notices by givirrg n.tice to tire<br />
other party.<br />
12"4 lf notíce not recelved<br />
A notioe that is posted is valid even if the intended recþient does not reoeive it or<br />
it is retuurcrl r:rnclaimed to the sender.<br />
13 General<br />
13.1 Costs and expenses<br />
(a) subject to clause l3,r(b), each partv nrust pay its own regzrJ costs arrcr<br />
expenses <strong>for</strong> the negotiation, preparation ana crrnrptetion <strong>of</strong> tlils a"*j;<br />
(ìr) The Grantol will pay <strong>for</strong>.stanping <strong>of</strong> this decd.<br />
13.2 Governing law and jurisdiction<br />
(a) This deed is govemed by the law <strong>of</strong> Tasrnzuria,<br />
(b) Each party inevocably subnrits to the non-exclusive jurisdictior <strong>of</strong> the<br />
courts <strong>of</strong> Tasrnania and courts hearing appeals tom thern.<br />
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13.3 Waiver<br />
(a) A party waivæ a dght unclel this deed only if it does so iri wr.iting.<br />
(b) L pauly do es not waiye a ríght simply because it:<br />
(1) fails to exercise the right;<br />
(2) delays exer.cising rhe r,ight; or:<br />
(3) only exercises part <strong>of</strong>the right.<br />
(") A waivel <strong>of</strong> one llleaoh <strong>of</strong> a ternr <strong>of</strong> this deed. cloes not operate as a waiver<br />
<strong>of</strong> anotrrer breach <strong>of</strong> the sanre tenrl or. any other tenm,<br />
13.4 Further action<br />
ììach party must prourptly sign any clocurnent and do anytlùrg else t¡at is<br />
necessâry ol reasonably t'eqttestecl by the. other pany to give îrú *ffeãt to tlrjs clee.d.<br />
'13.5 Whole agreement<br />
This deed replaces âny pretrious agleemen.t, r.e,ptcìsentation, warranty ot,<br />
undelstandiug between the parties conoei,r:ing the subþct mafter and contairs the<br />
whole agrcement bctureen the parlies.<br />
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13.6 Variation <strong>of</strong> deed<br />
A variation <strong>of</strong> this deed tnust be in writing and signed by bottr parties ol by persons<br />
authorised to sign f:or them,<br />
13.7 Unen<strong>for</strong>ceable provislon<br />
If a provision in this deeti is wholly ol pa:tly invalid or uuen<strong>for</strong>csable in any<br />
jurisdiction, that plovision or ihe part <strong>of</strong> it tirat is invalicl ol unen<strong>for</strong>ceable nrust, to<br />
that extent and in that jurisdiction, be tleated as delöted fiom this deed, 'this cloes<br />
not affect the valìdity or enf
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Executed as an agreement:<br />
Signed <strong>for</strong> Gunns plantations Limited<br />
by an Authorised person <strong>of</strong> Gu¡¡s plantations Lirniæd,<br />
signature <strong>of</strong> Authorised per.son<br />
Full Nanre (please pririt)<br />
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Slgned <strong>for</strong><br />
(Insert name <strong>of</strong> Grower)<br />
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by<br />
(Insert nzune <strong>of</strong> Autho¡isecl Officer)<br />
an <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> Gunns piantatio¡u Limited )<br />
rurder power <strong>of</strong> attorney no, _ )<br />
(lnsert number)<br />
(and the said Gunns plantations Limired)<br />
Signattue <strong>of</strong> Autho¡ised Officer<br />
declarcs it has received no notjce <strong>of</strong> )<br />
rer¡ocation <strong>of</strong> the said power) in the )<br />
plesence <strong>of</strong>l<br />
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Full N¿me (please print)<br />
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Witness Signatufe<br />
lVitness Narre (please print)<br />
trVitness Address<br />
'Witliess Occupation<br />
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Schedule 1 - Reference Table<br />
1 Woodlots<br />
[nserf nunber <strong>of</strong> ll/oodlot refernbl.e to ttt¿ntber <strong>of</strong>l. tttap contnìnìng<br />
llooilatsl<br />
(see attached map)<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Woodlots<br />
in eaeh Planting Option<br />
Vl¡oodlot Nunrber(s)<br />
Plnnting Option 1<br />
Planting Option 2<br />
Planting Option 3<br />
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\., 2 Reutal I'ce In tespect <strong>of</strong> the Term means 5% <strong>of</strong> the lVood Sale Proceeds<br />
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Tormination Date<br />
The date <strong>of</strong> tenninatir:n <strong>of</strong> the Management Agreetnart, unless this deed is tenninated<br />
eallier under clause 5,3 or clause 9.<br />
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Gunns Plantations Limited<br />
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Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
Definitions and lnterpretation<br />
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1.1 Defínitions<br />
1,2 lnterpretation<br />
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2<br />
Sale and Purchase <strong>of</strong> Wood<br />
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Notlficatlon <strong>of</strong> Harvest<br />
3<br />
4<br />
Harvest Plan<br />
5<br />
5<br />
Determinafion <strong>of</strong> Purchase Price<br />
6<br />
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6<br />
Determination <strong>of</strong> Grade and Quantity<br />
7<br />
7<br />
Harvesting and Dellvery<br />
7<br />
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Mutual Covenants<br />
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g<br />
Force Majeure<br />
I<br />
10<br />
Termination<br />
10<br />
11<br />
Dispute Resolution<br />
10<br />
12<br />
Goods and Services Tax<br />
11<br />
12.1<br />
12,2<br />
12,3<br />
12,4<br />
Definition and interpretation<br />
GST pass on claLlse<br />
Price calculated by reference to turnover<br />
Tax lnvoices/Adjustment Notes<br />
13 l-ümitation <strong>of</strong> Liability<br />
11<br />
11<br />
12<br />
12<br />
14 Ganeral<br />
14.1<br />
14.2<br />
14,3<br />
14.4<br />
14,5<br />
14.6<br />
14.7<br />
14.8<br />
14..9<br />
Relationship<br />
Costs and oxpenses<br />
Governing law and jurisdiction<br />
Assignment<br />
Waiver<br />
Fufther action<br />
Whole agreement<br />
Notice<br />
Delegation<br />
12<br />
12<br />
12<br />
12<br />
12<br />
12<br />
13<br />
13<br />
13<br />
13<br />
13<br />
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Woodlot FroJect 20OB<br />
Dtaft Wood Sele Agreament<br />
This Wood Sale Agreement<br />
is nmde on<br />
20A7 between the following parties:<br />
1. Gunns plantations Limited<br />
/\-BN36 091 232209<br />
<strong>of</strong> 78 Linclsay Streef, Lauuceston, Tasmania, 7250<br />
(Manager)<br />
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Recitals<br />
¿,<br />
A'<br />
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A3N XX,\)G XXX X)L\<br />
<strong>of</strong> [AddressJ<br />
"""'¡"'.¿r¡' (rnsert narme)<br />
Each Growel has been grarful a rease r:f a For.estry Right over wr:odrots<br />
pursuant to a Sr:b_l..ol.estry Right Dced witli the Ma'agC<br />
I<br />
fì<br />
B. Ea.ch Grower has engn¡¡erl to establish anrl to develop a<br />
plantation <strong>of</strong> trees on tlu¡t<br />
dlots, whic\ ,og"tfr*,. with the<br />
plantations <strong>of</strong>the other gtou¡ersr plantation C.p,"<br />
c' Ëach selting Growe'has pursuant to a Management Agreeurent appointed<br />
the Manager as its agent to market and seä the tle,es on tt" Glower,s<br />
woodlots,<br />
D.<br />
has agreecl to sell, ¿ncl the<br />
Type û.om the Region on<br />
t.<br />
The parties agreê<br />
ir: considemtion o{ amclng otrrer things, the mutual pronrises containecr in this<br />
agreement:<br />
't<br />
Oetinitlons and lnterpretat¡on<br />
1,1<br />
Definitions<br />
ln firis agi'eement:<br />
Ap¡r'licatÍon llleans the ap¡rlication fomr submitted by an invcstor.to participate i^<br />
the Project in acoordance with tlre telrls <strong>of</strong> the Prorluct Dísclosure State[ìent;<br />
Last ÞríntÐd lztz7/200?'12:12:0f) pM page I
",.,,;H::::ij::ï:ii<br />
Cotnparativc Prioe. GPL will exclude prices ¡rnid <strong>for</strong> woocl where the volurue<br />
levels ale not r¡atelial or rvhel'o the temrs <strong>of</strong> the sale were not at arurs len$b;<br />
Custodian mearls Gunns Limited or snch other party appointed as custoclian <strong>of</strong><br />
the Projecl.;<br />
Deed Poll means a deed poll whioh records the Pulchaser's connritment to pnf er<br />
into an agreement jn the <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong> this agreernent;<br />
Delivery rneals the coll¡ction and cartago <strong>of</strong> the Wood<br />
either on or adjaceut to the Lanrl fullowing Harvest arrd its<br />
uominated by the Purchase,r, in the l-Iarvest Plau and Dclìv<br />
have a sirnilar mearringl<br />
Darliest Ilarvestìtrg Date mealu the date ol rJates specifie
Woodlol ProJect 2Cl0g<br />
Draft Wood Sale dg¡ss¡.,11<br />
La¡rd means the rand over which trre Managø has been grânted a Foreshy Rigrrt<br />
and descr.ibed in iterns 3, 6 an
Woodlot pfojôct 2008<br />
Drân Wood Sale AgÌeômetlt<br />
veneer Log Floor Price (rrpplÍes to option 2 only) û1eai1s the price per m3<br />
detor:*ined by GPL i, acool'clance with the following <strong>for</strong>mula:<br />
ASP x Yield x 7o/o :Yeneet Log Floor price;<br />
ASP :"average selling price fol Guruls eucalypt veneer leaves (expressecl<br />
in $/m') derived fiorn plantations as defined in the auclited accounts <strong>of</strong><br />
Gurus;<br />
'wood nleâfls any saleable part <strong>of</strong> a tree stem or tree trulk derived .fi:onr the<br />
Plantation crop, whethcr in the <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong> trees, logs, timber or othe¡rise ancl<br />
whether able to be used <strong>for</strong> sarvlnilling, wood chipping or othervise; tmrJ<br />
Yieltl = ¡n2 saleable veneer/mi plantatiori log input as defincd in the audited<br />
grccounts <strong>of</strong> Gunns.<br />
(<br />
t;<br />
(<br />
1.2<br />
lnterpretation<br />
Ilr tlris agreernent u¡rless the centext othelrvise requires:<br />
(a) headings and boldings are fbr convenielrce only and clo not affeot the<br />
interpretation <strong>of</strong> this agrecrnent;<br />
(b) words hnporting the singular include the plural alcl vice versa;<br />
(c) words iurporting a gender fu¡clude any gender;<br />
(d) other pafts <strong>of</strong> speech an'd gramnatical <strong>for</strong>nn <strong>of</strong> a word or phræe clefined<br />
in this clcecl have a cr:rresponding rneanirrg;<br />
(e) ån exprassion impolting a natural<br />
partnership, .joint ventrue, association,<br />
and vice versa;<br />
person includes any company¡<br />
corporation or other body corporate<br />
(Ð a reference to a person includes that trrerson's successors anrl perrnitted<br />
assigns; and<br />
(g) a ¡eference to a clause, party or schedule is a reference to a clause ol and a<br />
party and schedule to, tlús agreemert.<br />
2 Sale and Purchase <strong>of</strong> Wood<br />
(a) The Managel, as agent <strong>for</strong> each Selling Grower, agrees to sell all <strong>of</strong> tfue<br />
Relevarrt Log Type fiorn the Region ancl the Pulrchaser ågrees to pulchase<br />
ail <strong>of</strong> the Relevant Log Type fì'om the Region <strong>for</strong> which th.e Earliest<br />
Flarvesting Date, Lhe Latest Harvesting Date and lhe Land has been<br />
completed in Schedule I to tlis .A.gteeruent <strong>for</strong> the Pulchase Prioe,<br />
(1r) the Purchaser')r'rust accept all <strong>of</strong> the Relevanf Log I.'ype fionr the Region<br />
that is Harvested and Delivered in accordance with the Harvest Plan,<br />
(c) The Purchase Pric¡e nust be paid by the Purchasel to the Custodian on<br />
behalf <strong>of</strong> the Grorver rvithi¡ 28 days after the Ðelively <strong>of</strong>the Reler¿eLnt Log<br />
Type fi'om the Region in accordance with the l{an¡est Plan.<br />
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3 Notification <strong>of</strong> Harvest<br />
(a) At least 6 months befure the Harl,esting Organisation plans to c¿nr¡reuce<br />
l{arve.sting <strong>of</strong> the Wood, t¡,hích lrust be rro eallie,r' th¿m thc Ë,arliest<br />
lJarvesting l)al.e ald no later tlan the L¿test Harvesting Date, the<br />
Purchaser nust Ênstuc the Flarvesting Orgauisation must giv* "'iitte¡<br />
notice to the Mattager <strong>of</strong> its intention to have the Woocl l,larvcìtecl, setting<br />
out rhe dates betweeri wlfch l{arvast is expected to take place.<br />
(b) Uport leccil:t ol tl¡e writtcn notice outliued above tire Ma¡ager. will<br />
ptovide wi'itten llot.ificafjon to ali othel l)ulchasels (otþer, t[ap thc<br />
l-larvesting $¡:grnisitlion) <strong>of</strong> lVoori fi'om that Planting Optio¡ in the<br />
Regìon gíving them notificatjon <strong>of</strong> the infention to conurrence harvesting<br />
and setting out the dates between whic,h hawesting is expectecÌ to takã<br />
pJace.<br />
(<br />
aì 4<br />
(-,<br />
Harvest Plan<br />
(¿) At least 2 months pt'iol to the clate on which the lfarvestin¡¡ Clrganisation<br />
has s¡recified that Ha¡:vest will conrmencc Lrur"slr¿ìnt to ciause 3(a) tho<br />
Harvesting Organisation gives wriften notice to fhe l\4irnager.settin! out<br />
the follorvirrg fol tlie Relevant Log T5'pes that the }larvestiriþ Orgarrisãtio¡<br />
is also the Purchaser:<br />
(1) the lr:catio' (s) to which the Rerevant Log Types are to bc<br />
delii,erecl;<br />
(2) the tate ín tonncs pcr day, or such other measnle as detennfirecl<br />
put'suant to clause 6(c), <strong>of</strong> the Relevi¡nt Log Types ai which<br />
Delivery is to take place;<br />
(3) the specifications lequù:ed tbr the Releva¡.t Log Ty¡¡e5, whi.oh<br />
specifications must be consistent with st¿r¡dards fìl' the tilne<br />
bering trr*uorling ancl in souunon use rvíthln the Regìon;<br />
(4) the Irroposed p*rchase price fo. the Rerevart t,og Types i'<br />
accoldance with olause 5; and<br />
(5) the genetal conditions <strong>of</strong> conductùrg the Harvesting opcr.ations<br />
which nrust not be less than the standards (if n^y) requir'øt by tire<br />
relcvant state ï'orest Practjces Cocle (or such app!icable<br />
legislation) as is in <strong>for</strong>ce fl.om time to time.<br />
(b) At least 2 mnnths prior to the date on which the Harvesting Or.ganisation<br />
l'ras specificd that llalvest will couurerrce pul:sräft to clause 3(a[ all otlrer<br />
Plrrchasers (other thmr tlre Ïlalvestrrg Olganísation) <strong>of</strong>. Wood fi.orr l,liat<br />
Plarttillg Option in tlte ilcgion must give w:rittelr notice to the Manager<br />
settiüg out the fullowirrg <strong>for</strong> the Relevant Log Types:<br />
(l)<br />
to u¡hich the Relevant Log Tylres are to be<br />
[i.,|;:i,""(s)<br />
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(2) the rate in tonnes per däy, or surh other me¿ìsule as deterïined<br />
pnrsuant to clause 6(c), <strong>of</strong> the Relevalt Log Types ai which<br />
Delivery czur take place;<br />
(3) the specifications lequirerl fbr the Releva't Log T¡rpes, which<br />
spccifìcations must be cr:nsistent with standards <strong>for</strong> the timc<br />
being prevailing ancl in commo'use withill the fbrcstry i'dustry<br />
in the Region; anrf<br />
(4.) the Proposed Purchase price <strong>for</strong> ihe Relevant Log Types fur<br />
accorclance u,ith cla¡¡se 5.<br />
(c) Tho Manager will conurru¡icate tl)e infbrnration given pursuant to<br />
clauses 4.2 (a), (b) aucl (c) to rhe llanesti¡gorganisaiion so as rhey can<br />
plan the orclerly harvest and cieliveq, <strong>of</strong> the Wood. and the infcrrulation<br />
receivecl fi'om all <strong>of</strong> the Purchasers outlined in clauses a.2 @) and (b) will<br />
fonn the Halvest Plan.<br />
(<br />
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5 Determination <strong>of</strong> Purchase Price<br />
(a) Sub.iect to subclause 5(b) and subclause 5(c), the Proposed Pu¡cha.se Price<br />
<strong>for</strong> the wr:od to be delivered to thc Pulchaso must be a fair and<br />
reæonable price per tonne taking into accourf :<br />
(1) the proposed fild-use <strong>of</strong> the Wood;<br />
(2) the price or priccs being paid by othu'bona tide wood plocessors<br />
fol r.r'ood <strong>of</strong> the Partìcular Log Type ancl the sarne or silnilat<br />
species, quantity ancl quality irr the Region and in other states <strong>of</strong><br />
Australia;<br />
(3) custolllary:nethorls <strong>of</strong>.'dçtermining the plice <strong>of</strong> the Particular Log<br />
'lype and wood <strong>of</strong> the sarne or simil¿r¡ species, quantity and<br />
quality in other states <strong>of</strong> Austlalia;<br />
(4) the quality <strong>of</strong> the Particulal Log Type anrl the extent that it woulrl<br />
affcct the purpose to which the Particulal Log Type will be put;<br />
(5) the timilg <strong>of</strong> the col)r11ence1nent <strong>of</strong> Hzuvesting so that the<br />
Particular-Log Ty:e being sold to the PLlrchnser'(s) is Harvested<br />
ald mar'ketecl in an olrlerly way; ancl<br />
(6) relevant in<strong>for</strong>mation suppliecl by any parly including statistics or<br />
ùrdices relevant to wood prices published û.on: tjme to tirre by<br />
the Australian Buleau <strong>of</strong> Agrictrltural arrd Resclurce econôrnics,<br />
the Australiân Elnl:eau ol' Statistìcs or any other govenunent<br />
autholity or ùidustr-rl body.<br />
(b) For rvor¡cl haivested undel Optiou l alrcl Opfiorr 2, thc Proposecl Purchase<br />
Prioe <strong>for</strong> tlte Relevant Log Type ivill not be less than both the rclevant<br />
Flool Price and tlre Average Con¡ralative Price,<br />
(c) For'Woocl l-Ian,estecl undel Ol:tiou 3, the Ploposed Pulclnse Price <strong>for</strong> the<br />
R.elevant l.og Type will nc¡t be less than the Average Comparative Plice<br />
fur'the ReJevant Log T¡pe at the timc <strong>of</strong> llalvest,<br />
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!Ái,rcCk)t lL roje:jt 20t) õ<br />
(d)<br />
(e)<br />
Draft Wo:rJ Sale Agreoment<br />
T'e Purc'asel' mrst not_ unreasonably with'old fi.om GpL price<br />
infbrmation requilerl by GPL to ¿"t,otr.inJ ú:e pr.oposed purcha.ro lÌr.ice ur<br />
accordzulue with this agreament.<br />
Ifthe À4anagu., as agent <strong>for</strong> eaoh Selling Cilorve¡:<br />
(l)<br />
does n<strong>of</strong> apptîve the proposed purchase price;<br />
l.t<br />
(Ð<br />
(2) obtains ancr deriver'.s to [he pruchaser an ¿rtemative <strong>of</strong>fer, in<br />
ytft*g to purchase'n thc same general temrs and conciitions<br />
trre as<br />
<strong>of</strong>fei' fiorn trre purchascr<br />
uit at a liigrrer pri., 1ì.,on ttr.<br />
Proposed .urchase Frice fronr a genui'e iuyrr, fi..,,.<br />
qua'tities<br />
tir, .*r"<br />
req'ired by the purchaser as<br />
plzur; specified fui the Flarvest<br />
and<br />
(3) such alternatir.,e <strong>of</strong>ler is dcrir¡e¡ed to the puL.chascr at least r<br />
'rr:'trr prior to the date on whicir the ptu..crrase,<br />
,p;;ri; -f, - Harr¡est<br />
r.vill<br />
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cornmence pursuant to clause 3(a);<br />
'<br />
then the Purchaser shall have an optiou <strong>of</strong> I rnonth,s dru.alion fl"orn the<br />
d.ul:<br />
"{<br />
delive::y to rlrc purchascr<br />
ïr tnr ll,.r.r,otiue'rrr"r'ó"rìot trre<br />
crbiigati.nr) ro purchase the R*rsvart Log 'Iþe fn' srr.rr tiign,' prìc*. If<br />
thc Purcharer i?rirs to aglce tû rrre rrigr.rr.ipríie withi.¡r the l"monttr olrr.ion<br />
¡re'ior.i or rler.:i¡.rqs uor r{ì so pur.cl:usJthe i{ereva:rt t"t,rú;il ad'ises<br />
tlte Marl,lsl' ac-co:'c'lingìy, tbà Manager, as ag*nr rt,r enc,ìr selli'g Gro\,,,eL,<br />
nray seJl frrc Rclevant I.g Typc-to'arrotiicl,brryer.nn the ternr"s arrd<br />
ct¡uclitìon;^ <strong>of</strong> Lhe c¡ffur rnadc. pursiraul tc clause ¡(e)ill.<br />
otherwise, the Purchase pricc will be the piop'serr pru.chase price,<br />
6 Determlnation <strong>of</strong> Grade and euantity<br />
(a)<br />
(b)<br />
(c)<br />
'l'he woocl musj be gracred afler it has rreen Har-vested and<br />
relnovçd<br />
be<strong>for</strong>.e<br />
fror¡<br />
it is<br />
the Lan<br />
sification Ofïcer *oni a"tecl bv<br />
tir acti'g <strong>for</strong> the Ha on. T,he gLacling ;ill":Ë<br />
accordance with the<br />
i;<br />
out in thc l{arve.qt plan and<br />
acco'dilrg to 'ecngnisecr<br />
i'd'stry standalds ol practice and agr.ee.r1 io by the<br />
Marr ag er. The lvIa'ager' s agreá'en t mu *i,io t'rr<br />
",r...o.onrrr-iy<br />
øü n"r¿.<br />
Tlte quantity <strong>of</strong> wood purclaserJ niust bc deten'ined by weiglrt (in t.ures<br />
and kilog'ams) a'cl measured ar a rveìghbricrg* io.,rr-i,äi.ì'""ny ,n*<br />
Purchascr.<br />
r:d cu.¡rrot<br />
y othcl ure<br />
tìager:. 'fh<br />
c^l l:,y rveight, the quantity<br />
,i(hLn the ftrestrry inrlustry<br />
s agr.eenrcnt rttust not be<br />
7 Harvesting and Delivery<br />
(a)<br />
The_Ha'vesting or:ganisation lnust ca*y out trie Harlest a*cl Dcf íver.y <strong>of</strong><br />
the woocl in accorclanc¿ with this agreenrent. Alr wood sorcr to the<br />
pa6a 7
Woodlot Prolect 200ð<br />
Draft Wr¡od Salo Agreemont<br />
Purchaser undel'this âgl'eement is sold "on the sturrnp" a¡d all aclclitional<br />
costs <strong>of</strong> Hzu'vest ànd Delivei'y <strong>of</strong> thc Wood are at the Purchaser's expeusc,<br />
(b) The Manager, as agent <strong>for</strong> each selling Growe¡ agrees to glalt to thc<br />
I-Iarvesting organization <strong>for</strong> the purpose <strong>of</strong> Halvesting and Delivery, ¿<br />
ûon-exclusive licence <strong>for</strong> itself and its contractors and their respectirre<br />
etnployees, l,vith or wjthout rrelúcles and equipnrerlt, to enter onto the Land<br />
or my t'oacl or tt'ack over neighbouing land which thc Manager.is lawfully<br />
¿rble to enter:<br />
(*'<br />
(r ) to ljarvest and Delíver the wood in accorda'ce wrth trre<br />
prorrisious <strong>of</strong> tlús Agr-eerrrent;<br />
t:2) the Light to c
W ocdlot f,r o¡ìr:t 20ùlì<br />
Draft Wocd S¿le Açreenrr:nl<br />
(2)<br />
:nl.l/ constryct buildrngs orl the Land to the exrenr r.equirecr<br />
carry out ro<br />
the pen'itted Activities anrJ to refiÌov. i,iny suorr<br />
buildings as so0l as no )onger requir.ed; a:rd<br />
(3) ensure tlrat all debris li'otn llarvesting is confined rvjthjrr tlie<br />
T,a¡d,<br />
(Ð The lra've'sting organisation must Íerïrove û.oni rhe Land ail prarLt,<br />
equipment,<br />
ie a'd other itcrrs irougfu nnro<br />
by<br />
the<br />
or<br />
La'd<br />
on be<br />
Or.ganisation within í rironths afler"<br />
tenlrination<br />
,Ihä the<br />
llar.vqstmg Clig,u;ation and its<br />
(<br />
0ô'fr¿lct<strong>of</strong>$ zurd thei' r'espectÌve flgLlrlts. enci eriipJoyîes rr¿¡.v olr'itliourt<br />
vehicres enrur thc. Lan¡r foi trre puqlor^e <strong>of</strong> rci',,virrg the ',ifrl<br />
reib¡rcti<br />
iteurs<br />
ro in this.r:rau.se fi.¡r" rhu pcnod <strong>of</strong>'ì må.ú.q ufl., ilì.<br />
this aEn'eerr:erlt. ,lllin ìo^i'al i':: ¿;f<br />
À4unager.. iìs agent <strong>for</strong> each S<br />
lcgrrÌìy crrtitled to flty wnr:¿' or criher vegctation<br />
equ:þrnerrt, implenrents, fumitur.e and other: rlLings<br />
by or on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Hruvesting Or.ganisatãrr<br />
accol.dance with this clause,<br />
(s) ownership <strong>of</strong> and ¡isk in r.eration to the woocr pässes to ihe pu'crraser<br />
when the onrv<br />
wood is Derivered to t : locatio" rrvìr," pur"rraser.<br />
the Harvest pran ""irri""i"r in<br />
and the wood is acceptør by the rurói.,*rr. as<br />
the specifications set out in the Harvest plan.<br />
'reeti'g<br />
(h)<br />
agerit fcrr each Sellin.g Gror¡,er,<br />
w the .Pla¡tation Crop to be cut<br />
to be rernoved ftonr the Land<br />
the Management Agteements. s and conditiom <strong>of</strong> this agreerttmrt ancl<br />
I<br />
Mutual Covenants<br />
tt<br />
The Managor, as age,üt <strong>for</strong> each scrlrrg Gïtir,ver., herr:by gr.ants to t¡e pulc¡aser.<br />
and the Purchaser takes until the corrr¡.ìíction <strong>of</strong> Harvesiir!¡ anO oelivery a nonexclusive<br />
licence fo'trre purchaser to'e.rrfer.onto trre tr,arrrr ri,om,#är,-;r;<br />
tend and urailrtaiu the plarfatir:n Crop.<br />
I<br />
Force Majeure<br />
(a)<br />
(tr)<br />
\eitlrer parly will bc riabre <strong>for</strong> any fãilule or deray to perf'rm its<br />
obligations uncler this agreetrenr if thát aelay is due to ar c'r¡ent <strong>of</strong> F.r.ce<br />
Majeure (i.e, the event <strong>of</strong> For.ce<br />
thui party,s ability to p".fo,ï, lt,<br />
deiai oi tulure' i; ";'.u"#'o<br />
i'rmecliately tenrrinate ?his ugr**<br />
This clausc 9 does not a¡rply to any obligation to pay morloy,<br />
1'e'cterl<br />
lf'tlr*i<br />
.,:;]lO<br />
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10 Termination<br />
(a) The Managor, as agent <strong>for</strong> eacir Selling Grower, may tei'rlinate this<br />
agreernent if:<br />
(l) Thc Pulcha^ser fails or neglects to per<strong>for</strong>.m or obsen,e any <strong>of</strong> its<br />
obligations contained in this agr eernont; ancl<br />
(2) such default has continued:<br />
(A) in the case <strong>of</strong> an obligatir:n to pay lnouey, <strong>for</strong> a pedocl <strong>of</strong> l4<br />
clays; or<br />
(ll) ir any o(hel case, fol a pertod <strong>of</strong> 1 month;<br />
after receipt by the Purchaser <strong>of</strong> wlitten notice fiom the Manager<br />
specifying the default and requiring the default to be r-ectifieiJ,<br />
(b) f'he Prrchasör may ter"rdnafe this agreeinent if<br />
(l) the Manager, on its owrr liehalf or a.s agent fr:u each Selling<br />
Crower, is in defa'ult <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> its obligations under this<br />
agr:eement; and<br />
(2) such dcf¿ult lras oontilued <strong>for</strong> a period <strong>of</strong> 1 month aftel receipt<br />
by tlte Marrager <strong>of</strong> written notíce û'olu the Purchaser specifying<br />
the default and requesting that the defhult be reinedied; ol<br />
(3) there is a matelial adverse change to the level <strong>of</strong> colrirnitted<br />
purchase orrlers in place <strong>for</strong> any <strong>of</strong> the Pru:ohaser's End Pro
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The expøt appointcd under this olause acts as an expelt and not a,<br />
albitralor',<br />
The dispute resolution proceedings unde' this clause are uot nr.bÌtr.ation<br />
proceedings rurder the Comnercial Arbitra.tion Aci J9g6 (Tas).<br />
The expert's<br />
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gl\/e feasons<br />
ncled clown within 6 months <strong>of</strong> their<br />
on rhe parrìes a,r tle ,lost "*fr*rt<br />
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The parties rnust bear the expert,s r:osts uc$all.v,<br />
is ap.r:ee<br />
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tliis clause 1 l, a party<br />
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12 Goods and Services Tax<br />
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12.1 Definition and interpretation<br />
(a) In tlils clause 12:<br />
(t)<br />
any docrunent or. rec¿lcl treaterl by the<br />
as a.n adjnslment note nr as enablúrg<br />
tax credif br rvhich ¿u: entitlement<br />
t<br />
(2)<br />
(3)<br />
(4)<br />
(s)<br />
Gsr rncans goocls and seryices tax o[ sirnilar. value added tax<br />
levied or i:rrposed in Australia pur"suant to the GST law or<br />
otherwise on a supply;<br />
GST Act m.eans ¡l Nett, Ihx Slntent (Goocls and Sentices, Tcx) A.t:t<br />
t9ee (öh);<br />
GST larv has the samc meaning as in the GST Act; arrd<br />
Tax Invoice furclucles any rlocunrent<br />
Conrmissioner <strong>of</strong> Taxation aç a tax ir<br />
claiming <strong>of</strong> an liput tax credit û:r whic<br />
ecl by the<br />
abling the<br />
other.wise<br />
¿üises.<br />
(b) Worcls used il this clause 12 which have a definecl meanilg in the GST<br />
law have the same nreruting as in the GST law unless the cont-ext otherwise<br />
indicates.<br />
12.2 GST pass on clause<br />
If Gsr is ot' u¡ill be irnposøi on a supply made under or in c¡nnection with this<br />
agreement' the supplier nay, to tlte extent that the consitjeration othenvisc<br />
p'o'ided fo'that su¡rpry urrrrer this agreement is uot siated to abeaclv irclucle an<br />
amount in reslrect <strong>of</strong> GST on the suppiy;<br />
(a) increase the co.nsirleratiorl othem¡ise provided tbr. that supply unrler this<br />
&greement bythe an]ount <strong>of</strong> that GST.;or.<br />
(b) othqwise r:ecovs' fi'o;n the recipient the am
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Draft Wood Sâle AgrêêmBnl<br />
12.3 Prlce calculated by reference to turnover<br />
If thc cousicleration <strong>for</strong> a supply uncler this cleed is oalculated by r<strong>of</strong>erence to the<br />
consi
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Öraft Wood Sale Agreernent<br />
irnplied in thjs 0grcerrrent to be pertbrrned or observccl by the transfen,urg partv,<br />
A party nrust not um,eæonably wltnhol¿ its co¡rseut. - -r '<br />
14.5 Waiver<br />
(a) A pæry waives a right under this aglcement ônly if it cloos so in writi'g.<br />
(t ) A party does not waive a right simply because itt<br />
(l) fails to exercise the tight;<br />
Ø delays cxøcising the right; or<br />
(3) only exercises par.t <strong>of</strong> the right.<br />
(c) A' waiver <strong>of</strong> one l¡reach <strong>of</strong> a term <strong>of</strong> this agreculent does not oper-ate ns<br />
wai'er a<br />
<strong>of</strong> another breacb <strong>of</strong> the same tefln 0i any other ternr.<br />
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14.6 Further action<br />
Each party must p'omptly sign ary docu*rent arcl do a'ything eìse that is<br />
necessary or leasonably requested hy the other party trr give firli efJþct to thjs<br />
deed.<br />
14.7 Whole agreement<br />
This agreelnent t'eplaces any previous âgr:serrerìt, representation. wanarity or.<br />
unclerstanding bctween the pártLs rorr""rr,-irrg ttre súuieü .utt". ancl contains the<br />
whole agreement betrveen the parties.<br />
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14.8 Notice<br />
(a) A notise to be given by a party to a¡rother party under.this agreernerll rur*t<br />
ber<br />
(1)<br />
(2)<br />
Ír'¡¡ritíng;<br />
directed to the recipient's then crurenl address fcrr seïvice or.to<br />
such address as is previousl¡, ¡otifi.O by that party to the othe::<br />
party rn w:.itiug; ancl<br />
(3) delivqed lry lra'cl, or seut by post or faæimile to that adcrress;<br />
(1, A notice will be deemed to be duly given u*cre'this agleenrent;<br />
(1) on the day <strong>of</strong> deliver.y;<br />
(2) 3 days after the date <strong>of</strong>posting; or.<br />
(3) if ser:t by tbcsinrile, whau the '.essâge<br />
conflirnation ìs receiverl,<br />
as thc case may be.<br />
14.s<br />
Delegation<br />
All rights zurd obiigations imposed on the parties may be eujoyecl ancl perfbnned<br />
by.the paftíes' respective employees ancì iontractors, but clelegatio¡ <strong>of</strong> a<br />
obligatiorrs unrjel trris aglcenrent does not re.rease that party nTiü-riorr¡;ty 'arty,s ,nit",<br />
this agreenrent,<br />
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Woorllôl prolæt 2008<br />
Draft Wood Sale Agreemenl<br />
Executed as an agreement:<br />
The common sgal<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Gunne Plantations Limited<br />
is fixed to this document<br />
in the presence <strong>of</strong>:<br />
ecrctary/Director<br />
Directo¡<br />
a:me þlease<br />
Nanre þlease print)<br />
(<br />
Õ<br />
ThE comrnon seal <strong>of</strong><br />
the Purchaser<br />
is fixed to this document<br />
in the presence <strong>of</strong>l<br />
:<br />
i<br />
t<br />
I<br />
S eorotary/Diroctor.<br />
Name ftilease print)<br />
Direotor<br />
Name þleæe print)<br />
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Woodlot ProJect 2008<br />
Dreft Wood Sale Agr€êtrênt<br />
Schedule'!<br />
Note: Please complete the relevant seotiorVs<br />
Option I<br />
I<br />
Earliest llarvesting Da te<br />
[inserl date]<br />
2<br />
J<br />
Latest HarvestÍng Date<br />
Land<br />
finserl date]<br />
lidentify the relevant woocllots which<br />
coutain tlees that ale to be Harvested <strong>for</strong> fhe<br />
tr)ulposes <strong>of</strong> this agreernent]<br />
O¡rtion 2<br />
ñ<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
Darlicst Hnrvesting Date<br />
Latest Harvesfing Date<br />
L,and<br />
[insert dntel<br />
[insert datel<br />
[identiff the relevant woodlots which<br />
contain trees that arc to be l.larvested <strong>for</strong>.the<br />
purBoses <strong>of</strong> this agreernent]<br />
Option 3<br />
'/.<br />
Earliest ÌIarvestin g Date<br />
fiuert date]<br />
fr<br />
8.<br />
9.<br />
Latest Harvesting Date<br />
La¡rd<br />
[insert clate]<br />
fidontify the relevânt woodlots w]rich<br />
confaÙr trees that are to be Harvested <strong>for</strong> the<br />
purposes <strong>of</strong> this agreement]<br />
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Woodlot Prdect 2008<br />
Cmsll(tdon<br />
Executed as a deed:<br />
The cornmon seal <strong>of</strong><br />
Gunns Plantations Ltd<br />
is afixed to this<br />
dooumenf:<br />
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Mî "@Me{.l".__<br />
Name þleaseprint)<br />
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