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[460] The Timberline Report #1 examined the development of two types of THAs: large, 30,000 –
150,000 m 3 of timber per year, and small, less than 30,000 m 3 of timber per year. In the analysis, the
report relied upon the existing TSA prepared by Mr. Henry. However, it criticized the use of the
even-flow harvest constraint and the inclusion of a 30 percent non-specific reserve. The report said
that these factors caused the AAC to be artificially low with a resulting “high mortality loss of
coniferous area due to an under utilization of the resource in the long-term”. The report also
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acknowledged that the age of the forest inventory data was of significant concern.
[461] In Timberline Report #1, several different THA configurations were modelled. All of these
models utilized long-term timber, that is timber not limited by the 10 kilometre access constraint. In
all models the long-term wood supply was significantly in excess of that provided for in the
preliminary TSA.
[462] The difficulties in maintaining a constant, adequate supply of timber continued, as disclosed
by the emails between SYFC and DIAND on March 1 st . These emails are found in Exhibit D-81,
Tab 95.
[463] The joint venturers held a further meeting among themselves on April 7 th . The minutes of
this meeting are found in Exhibit D-11, Tab 127. The important matters discussed at that meeting
were concerns raised about Mr. Brian Kerr, concerning his spending and lack of forestry experience,
and the log profile that was being received at the mill. Mr. Fehr expressed concerns about
continuing the operation if the correct log profile could not be brought into the mill yard.