We have six products under the category of NTFP in our concessions. They are latex, scrap, coconuts, minor crops Tea & Gliricidia. All NTFPs are harvested in a sustainable manner in accordance with the guidelines issued by the relevant research institutes. Separate management plan for NTFP is included in the FMP.

Non Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) are commercially exploited in our forest. However new products may be found out in the future (see Mid-Term plan for current situation). In case of a new product we will write a NTFP management plan which will guarantee the sustainable use of NTFP. Such a NTFP management plan will contain the following:

• What is exploited?

• Reason for harvesting (private, commercial).

• Maximum quantities extracted:

• Background study/research of this maximum figure.

Any changes to this policy will be at the sole discretion of the Board of Management of Lalan rubbers Pvt Ltd., in consultation with the relevant authorities.