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1 New Forest Technologies 2008 Forest Landowner Association Chicago, IL April 10, 2008 Jim Bean Forestry Marketing Manager BASF Corporation 0

2 Agenda New Chemistry New Programs 1

3 The Next Generation of Herbicide 2

4 Chopper GEN2 herbicide According to BASF field research, Chopper GEN2 with patented Transport Technology : Provided enhanced uptake and translocation Provided effective, consistent, long-term brush and broadleaf weed control Faster and superior control compared to previous formulations Provided effective control of deciduous hardwood prior to June 15 with low MSO additions (2.5% MSO) 3

5 Chopper GEN2 herbicide Hardwood Control 1 YAT Arsenal AC vs. Chopper GEN2 Live Ht Reduction (%) Blackgum Red maple Scarlet oak 12 Arsenal AC 16 Arsenal AC 20 Arsenal AC 24 GEN2 32 GEN2 40 GEN2 4

8 MAT Applied Sept 2006 Photographed June 2007 8 MAT Untreated skip area

acre compared to Chopper at 48 oz per acre. Both treatments used 1% MSO.

6 8 MAT Applied Sept 2006 Photographed June MAT Untreated skip area This is a 6 acre (each product) treatment with Chopper Gen 2 at 32 oz per acre compared to Chopper at 48 oz per acre. Both treatments used 1% MSO. There is no difference in apparent control of hardwood species or herbaceous species. 5

7 Chopper GEN2 herbicide Superior control for site preparation and understory midrotation release Consistent control in difficult weather conditions Reduce rates of tank-mix partners Better, less expensive alternative to midrotation fertilization No generic alternative 6

8 PTM insecticide For Tip Moth Control in Southern Forests 7

9 PTM insecticide A water based suspension concentrate Use rate: 21 fl oz (621 ml) per acre OR 1.4 ml per tree Apply at least 3 inches below ground into the rooting zone of each tree Apply at time of planting or soon after planting Trees are protected several weeks after application Dilute with water Total volume of water + PTM Insecticide per tree: 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) 8

10 PTM insecticide For Tip Moth Control in Southern Forests % Infested Plant Hole Test North Carolina PTM Check 9

11 PTM insecticide For Tip Moth Control in Southern Forests Stem Volume (cm3) PTM Check Pine Growth Response 10

12 PTM insecticide For Tip Moth Control in Southern Forests Untreated 3 ft Treated with PTM 11

13 Response to Tip Moth Control Loblolly Pine at Age 15 Following Control in Years % Stand Volume (ft 3 /acre) % Untreated Tip Moth Control 0 UCP Georgia LCP North Carolina Wayne Berisford, U. Georgia; Scott Cameron formerly International Paper and others. 12

14 PTM Application Rates Keeping the rate per tree constant at 1.4 ml Apply 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) of total dilution per tree made up as follows: 13.6 ml water ml PTM This is a PTM dilution rate of 9.3% Total Dilution (water + PTM) 1 qt 1 gal 5 gal PTM at 9.3% 3 fl oz 12 fl oz 60 fl oz Number of trees treated Do not exceed 21 fl oz (621 ml) PTM per acre 13

15 PTM Application Rates Keeping the rate per acre constant at 21 fl oz (621 ml) Trees per acre PTM per tree (ml)

16 Clearcast herbicide A Revolutionary Aquatic Herbicide Provides control of emerged, floating, shoreline and submerged vegetation Active ingredient is Imazamox Tolerance exempt Minimal irrigation restrictions Excellent selectivity Untreated Active on key invasive terrestrial plants 15

17 Clearcast herbicide Key Weeds Cattail Phragmites Cutgrass Alligatorweed Water hyacinth Primrose Frogsbit Arundo Japanese stiltgrass Variable milfoil Curlyleaf pondweed Sago pondweed Other pondweeds- American, Illinois, flat stemmed, variable leaf, small, leafy Bladderwort Untreated Water stargrass Widgeon grass Hydrilla 16

18 Clearcast herbicide Untreated Arundo Donax Arundo Donax - 64 oz/a 8 MAT Untreated 17

19 Clearcast on Water Hyacinth 18

20 Clearcast on Water Hyacinth Untreated 19

21 Clearcast herbicide Untreated 16 oz Clearcast on hyacinth, 3 WAT At 6 WAT we had 98% control Untreated 20

22 Clearcast herbicide 32 oz Clearcast +.25% nonionic surfactant on Cattail 1 YAT Untreated 21

23 Clearcast herbicide 64 oz Clearcast + 1% MSO surfactant on Phragmites 1 YAT Chinese Tallow was also controlled with this rate applied while not hurting Cypress or Live Oaks Dead Tallow tree Untreated 22

24 Selective Tallow and Phragmites Control 23

25 Clearcast herbicide Trees shown to be tolerant to Clearcast Red Mulberry - Morus rubra Salt bush, Groundsel-tree Baccharis halimifolia Wax Myrtle Myrica cerifera Loblolly Pine - Pinus taeda Southern Red Cedar - Juniperus silicicola Sugarberry - Celtis laevigata Bald Cypress - Taxodium distichum Untreated Elm Species Ulmus spp. Chinaberry tree - Melia azedarach Black Willow - Salix nigra Live Oak - Quercus virginiana 24

26 Agenda New Chemistry New Programs 25

Quality Vegetation Management QVM is a set of principles that creates and sustains healthy habitats through professional, ethical and responsible practices.

27 Quality Vegetation Management QVM is a set of principles that creates and sustains healthy habitats through professional, ethical and responsible practices. It s a way of thinking, a way of acting, and a core set of beliefs that guide vegetation management professionals every day. Principles = what you believe Practices = how you act 26

28 Quality Vegetation Management The QVM Principles: Restore and improve plant, animal and human habitats Seek out and support professional certification and technical training Strive to always make a positive environmental change Apply herbicide responsibly, using the appropriate amount to achieve the desired results Protect the habitat of threatened and endangered species Support industry research and development Follow label recommendations 27

29 Quality Vegetation Management Three Components: QVM Certified Applicators QVM Certified Advisors Project Habitat Awards QVM Certified Applicators and Advisors must complete a business review, pass a comprehensive training program and maintain their certification 28

30 Benefits to Landowners: Ensure industry best application Education regarding forest management best practices Help landowners maximize return on investment Improve habitat Quality Vegetation Management Responsible use of herbicides Opportunity to annually showcase exceptional vegetation management projects that exemplify QVM in Action 29

31 Thank You! 30

Clearcast Herbicide Technical Information. Bo Burns Aquatic Market Development Specialist

Clearcast Herbicide Technical Information Bo Burns Aquatic Market Development Specialist 919-605-4582 Alan.burns@basf.com Clearcast received its full section 3 label in April of 2008 In 2003 imazamox received