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1 September 1999

NCT Forestry Co-operative Limited P.O. Box 1445 PIETERMARITZBURG 3200

The General Manager NCT Forestry Co-operative Limited 346 Burger Street PIETERMARITZBURG 3201

Dear Sir

NCT’S 50 th BIRTHDAY

May I take this opportunity of congratulating you, your growers, Directors and staff on the occasion of your 50 th anniversary.

My warm wishes on the occasion of your 50 th birthday. NCT has played a key role in the development of South Africa’s forest sector over the past five decades. The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry believes that smaller timber growers make an important contribution to the supply of timber and to the diversification of the timber market. Our Department believes that, under the correct conditions, plantation forests can make an excellent contribution to South Africa’s economy and to rural development.

The private timber grower is the backbone of CTC’s business. Without them we would not be able to achieve our long term goal of a consistent, stable supply to our customer. I wish to express my sincere thanks to all those growers who have supported CTC since its inception. I hope that this established relationship will continue into the new millennium and beyond.

Best regards

On behalf of the Department, I wish you continued success and I look forward to your ongoing efforts to ensure that all South Africa’s people are represented in the forest sector.

LAEL BETHLEHEM CHIEF DIRECTOR: FORESTRY DEPARTMENT OF WATER AFFAIRS AND FORESTRY DATE: 26 MAY 1999

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