Mr. Gerard Murphy:

Among her other questions, the Senator asked about the mismanagement of forestry and stated that she was aware of damage caused by contractors. If there is any damage, that should be picked up in the normal communications. As to her question on whether we are making good on damage, the answer is "Yes". We are obliged under the contract to make good any damage arising from operations. I would be disappointed if there was significant damage, but if there is, it should be identified with local management and rectified.

We were asked whether we were contributing to roads in light of the road grants. We facilitate the partner in applying for a road grant in the majority of cases, but we still bear the cost of additional roading in a number of instances. There are examples of us bearing the costs of roads in some of the partnerships that have been mentioned. That forms part of our contribution.

Regarding Lifepay and only getting 1%, which would barely cover replanting costs, perhaps Mr. Stanley will explain Lifepay. That system was built for giving income continuity from the start to the end.