175 Barnstead Road, Suite 4
P.O. Box 25 
Pittsfield, NH 03263 

Tel: (603) 435-8234 
Fax: (603) 435-7274
Email: info@fountainsamerica.com
Web: www.fountainsamerica.com 
                              

fountains america is a subsidiary of fountains plc.

fountains spatial offers a full range of GIS and other geospatial technology services including: consulting; training; application development; custom mapping; and Internet map hosting.

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137 Jay Street
Schenectady, New York 12305
 
Tel: 518.346.0942
Fax: 518.346.5322
Email: spatial@fountainsamerica.com
Web: www.fountainsspatial.com 
                              

fountains real estate specializes in the sale of forestland and rural estates within the northeast and central Appalachia regions.

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175 Barnstead Road, Suite 4
P.O. Box 25 
Pittsfield, NH 03263 

Tel: (603) 435-7428
Fax: (603) 435-7274
Email: realty@fountainsamerica.com
Web: www.fountainsrealestate.com 
                              

fountains provides a range of services in the UK and USA. Our ability to combine a range of consultancy, management and technical skills gives us a unique market positioning.

Our service offering plays a part in maintaining power supplies, ensuring trains and highways operate safely, enabling the enjoyment of amenity land and maximising forest values.

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Blenheim Court
George Street
Banbury
Oxon OX16 5RA
United Kingdom

Tel: (603) 435-8234 
Fax: (603) 435-7274
Email: info@fountainsplc.com
Web: www.fountainsplc.com 
                              

Company History

Fountain Forestry, Inc., and its sister companies organized under Fountains America, and its UK associate companies combine to form fountains plc, providing comprehensive international forestry management and contracting services.  

fountain forestry USA  

1957   Began doing business in the UK as Fountain Forestry Ltd. 

1980   Incorporated in US to provide access for primarily UK investors to natural hardwoods forests in a stable economy and currency.  

1989   Formed brokerage subsidiary, now named Fountains Real Estate, Inc. 

1993   UK parent achieved certification under ISO 9000. 

1995   Acquired the Vermont consulting firm Forest Management Associates. 

1996   UK parent (fountains plc) became a public company listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.  

1998   Acquired New York consulting firm Adirondack Forestry, Inc. 

2001   Opened field office in southern West Virginia 

2002   Opened field office in eastern Tennessee 

2002   Achieved FSC Certification as Resource Manager 

2004   Acquired Ohio/Kentucky consulting firm Les Ott & Associates 

2004   Achieved SFI Certification on 82,000 acre client property in eastern Tennessee 

2005   Acquired Applied GIS now named Fountains Spatial 

2006   Corporate restructuring creates Fountain Forestry, Fountains Spatial, and Fountains Real Estate as wholly owned subsidiary sister companies of Fountains America 

2006   Fountain Forestry manages 790,000 acres in the eastern US and 940,000 acres worldwide

Scale of Operations

Current staffing includes 26 professional foresters and 5 clerical positions operating out of seven offices spread through the eastern US.  

Active Operations 

• 2006 timber harvesting generated over $7,000,000 from sale of 25,400 MBF and 184,600 cords of timber. 
• Timber appraisals and audits were completed over the past year on over 350,000 acres. 
• Completed management plans on over 100,000 acres

Active Management Base 

• Approximately 790,000 acres of active management, primarily in New England, New York, West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. 
• Mix of institutional, public, and private ownerships including:
  • Institutional clients – Approximately 600,000 acres held by pensions and other investment funds both international and US based.
   
  • Public clients – Approximately 25,000 acres of timberland held by municipalities, counties, and other public entities, especially watershed protection lands. 
   
  • Private ownerships – Balance of managed lands held by a diverse mixture of individuals, family trusts, and corporate ownerships. 

Accomplishments

Fountain Forestry Incorporated was established in 1980 to manage hardwood forests in North East USA for private and institutional investors.  Today, fountains has clients throughout the world, and manages 790,000 acres spread over an eleven state region with a value of about $600 million.  The principle species managed are Sugar Maple, Black Cherry, Oak, Ash, Tulip Poplar, Birch and White Pine.  Through our affiliates and developed associations, fountains also provides expert management for tropical and European forests.  

During the last 5 years, the company has undertaken timber and property appraisals on  more than 300,000 acres of privately owned timber and property, with many subsequently verified through actual market sales or independent valuations.  

On properties managed by fountain forestry the growth in value of the timber has on average exceeded original projections and appreciated annually by more than 10%.  Based on independent valuations of actual market sales, investors can expect consistent annual returns in the range of 7% - 12%.  

While the measure of value of forest management services is taken in growth and return over the long term, true quality service should be immediately evident in the woods.  fountain forestry invites perspective clients to inspect our work and encourages comparison to any and all of our competitors.  We offer truly exceptional value in forestry services, ideally suited to the landowner committed to quality and responsible stewardship.  

Mission Statement

Our Business   

Over twenty years experience in forestry management, investment, and valuation.

Our Values  

To provide an exceptional quality service to our clients.  

To respect the environment and protect its sustainability while providing for the resource needs of society.  

To encourage initiative and reward the achievements of our employees.  

To make a priority of protecting the public and our employees with high business practice standards and attention to safety.  

To make a positive contribution to the communities where we live and work.

Our Aims  

To set challenging but achievable targets for improved technical efficiency, reduced costs of operation and improved financial performance.  

To build on our skills and to put them to wider application continually extending the potential range of new customers.  

To gain recognition, respect and influence within forest industries, public agencies and other natural resource stockholders. 

Our Vision  

To be the measure of quality and value in forestry and related services for private, public and corporate landowners worldwide.

In addition to the Fountains America, Inc. corporate office in New Hampshire, Fountain Forestry currently maintains field offices in Vermont, two in New York, Southern Ohio, two in West Virginia and Tennessee. 

Investing in Hardwood Forests

The Concept

The prime determinant of forestland market value is timber value. The value of hardwood timber grows significantly faster than the physical volume, and is optimized by professional management.

The Components

• Physical Growth - Trees in North Eastern USA grow at 2-3% per annum. The management techniques used channel this growth into more valuable tree species.
• Ingrowth - Trees are valued according to the end product. The sale value of a good quality tree increases dramatically with diameter, especially as it grows into the next product class.
• Price Growth

  From Management:	Management techniques are selective toward quality and species, optimizing ingrowth and unit price of favored trees.
  Historical Precedent:	Hardwood lumber prices have consistently exceeded inflation for 200 years.
  Shifting Global Markets:	Due to dwindling tropical supplies, US hardwoods have gained prominence worldwide, and prices have soared.

The combined result of these components produces:
Real Timber Value Growth of 7-9%
Real Investment Returns of 5-7%

The Reality

The concept of hardwood investment has been verified through re-measurement, appraisals and actual market sales on some 100,000 acres of Fountain Forestry managed property with the following results:

• Physical growth of timber 2.5%
• Real timber value growth 8.1%
• Real IRR all properties 5.9%
• Real IRR large properties (+20,000 acres) 7.6%

Enhancements

• Personal Use: Fishing, Hunting, Skiing, The Great Outdoors
• Development: Planning permission is easily obtained in most cases
• Sustainable Resource: Naturally diverse and well suited to forest management practices.

The forests of northeastern USA are capable of producing some of the finest quality hardwood timber in the world. Naturally biodiverse and resilient, these forests are truly renewable and well suited to intensive use. As deforestation of tropical forests continues, and remaining public timber reserves are protected, properly managed and privately held timberland will be increasingly important in providing timber resources to the growing world population.

Career Opportunities

FORESTER - TUPPER LAKE, NEW YORK

For more than two decades, Fountain Forestry, Inc. has been providing comprehensive forestry services to landowners, investors, and other forest resource stakeholders throughout the eastern USA.

Currently, we have an immediate employment opportunity available in our northern Adirondack location. The position involves a large degree of GIS applications. Knowledge of ArcGIS 9 is required. Additional responsibilities including timber marking, harvest supervision, cruising, reporting, and assistance with management plan preparation. Solid knowledge of silviculture, harvest operations, strong computer/written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are all required. Other requirements include a BS in forestry, and useful, relevant field experience in northern hardwoods.

We offer a competitive salary with a company vehicle and a comprehensive benefits packing including a 401K retirement plan.

Forward your resume with references and salary requirements to thomas.gilman@fountainsamerica.com Contact Human Resources @ (603) 435-8234 for other job opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FORESTER - WEST VIRGINIA

For more than two decades, Fountain Forestry, Inc. has been providing comprehensive forestry services to landowners, investors, and other forest resource stakeholders throughout the eastern USA.

Currently, we have an employment opportunity available in our Princeton, West Virginia location beginning immediately. If you are a recent forestry graduate or an experienced forester, please contact us. Timber cruising and timber marking, along with establishment of harvest boundaries and streamside management zones will be key duties. Location of work includes managed properties near Beckley. Strong computer and communication skills are desirable.

Positions are salaried with a company vehicle. We offer a complete comprehensive benefits packing including a 401K retirement plan.

Forward your resume with references and salary requirements to james.walters@fountainsamerica.com Contact Human Resources @ (603) 435-8234 for other job opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FORESTER - MONTPELIER, VERMONT

For more than a quarter century, Fountain Forestry, Inc. has been providing comprehensive forestry services to landowners, investors, and other forest resource stakeholders throughout the Eastern USA.

Currently, we have an immediate employment opportunity available in our central Vermont location. The position involves diverse responsibilities including timber marking, harvest supervision, cruising, reporting, assistance with management plan preparation, and direct interaction with our clients. Solid knowledge of silviculture, harvest operations, strong computer/written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are all required. GIS experience preferred. Other requirements include a BS in forestry, and useful, relevant field experience in northern hardwoods.

We offer a competitive salary with a company vehicle complete and a comprehensive benefits packing including a 401K retirement plan.

Forward your resume with references and salary requirements to andrew.carlo@fountainsamerica.com Contact Human Resources @ (603) 435-8234 for other job opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please continue to look here and on the Society of American Foresters Classified web page for forestry related career opportunities in the future.

fountains america, Inc. Announces Fountains Map

April 19, 2006

New to the market, fountains Map is a live interactive geographic viewer that allows you to create, view and print GIS (Geographic Information Systems) maps without GIS experience or software. With fountains Map you can view and simultaneously compare information layers such as topography, photos, access roads and timber stand types. For many it will be your first GIS experience and with just a few moments of practice you will be creating maps on your own with your personal computer.

fountains Map was developed exclusively for the fountains real estate by fountions spatial inc, and currently features some of our premier real estate listings.

fountains Map can be reached through our main web site or here or by clicking

fountains real estate inc. and fountains spatial inc. are wholly owned subsidiaries of fountains america inc. Established in 1980 as fountain forestry inc., fountains america provides a full range of forestry, forest real estate, and GIS services throughout the eastern USA.

If you would like to receive more information, please contact

Michael Tragner, President, fountains real estate inc 802 223 8644 Austin Fisher, President, fountains spatial inc 518 346 0942 Bruce Jacobs, President, fountains america inc 603 435 8234

fountains america inc, 175 Barnstead Road, Suite 4, PO Box 25, Pittsfield, NH 03263 USA, info@fountainsamerica.com. Part of the fountains group of companies.

fountain forestry Inc. Acquires Applied GIS, Inc.

October 14, 2005

fountain forestry is pleased to announce the purchase of Applied GIS Inc. Recognized as one of the leading providers of Geographic Information System consulting and application services in north east USA, AGIS has annual revenues of $1.2 million. The new business will trade as fountains spatial and will offer GIS and related database services to forestry and other landowners, utilities and public corporations in both the UK and USA.

fountains spatial will be led by Austin Fisher who will report directly to the president of fountain forestry, Bruce Jacobs. The business will be based in Schenectady, New York but will interface extensively with fountains other offices in both the UK and USA.

fountain forestry, established in 1980, provides full forestry services throughout eastern USA, and specializes in hardwood and natural stand management, investment, appraisal, and forest real estate. fountain forestry is committed to responsible and sustainable forest practices, and is a certified Resource Manager under the standards of The Forest Stewardship Council. fountain forestry, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of fountains plc the environmental service company quoted on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.

Welcoming the acquisition, Barry Gamble, Chairman of fountains plc, commented, “the continuing development of geographic information systems and related spatial technologies has enabled us to significantly raise our ability to measure, monitor and report on timber and other land assets. The acquisition of this business will enhance our capability to serve the needs of existing customers and extend our wider service offering”

If you would like to receive more information, please contact

Barry Gamble, Chairman, fountains plc 01144 1295 750000
Bruce Jacobs, President, fountain forestry 603 435 8234
Austin Fisher, President, fountains spatial 518 346 0942

fountains plc, Blenheim Court, George Street, Banbury, OX16 5RA, UK
fountain forestry, 175 Barnstead Rd., Suite 4, PO Box 25, Pittsfield, NH 03263
fountains spatial, 137 Jay Street, Schenectady, New York 12305

fountian forestry Inc. Acquires Les Ott & Associates, Inc.

July 1, 2004

Fountain Forestry is pleased to announce the purchase of Les Ott & Associates, Inc., a forestry services company based in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Les Ott & Associates, Inc. has been the standard of quality forestry services throughout the southern Ohio and northern Kentucky region for almost thirty years. Offering a full range of forestry services, the company is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to all its clients with sound forest management advice while maintaining a strong code of ethics.

Fountain Forestry, established in 1980, provides full forestry services throughout eastern USA, and specializes in hardwood and natural stand management, investment, appraisal, and forest real estate. Fountain Forestry is committed to responsible and sustainable forest practices, and is a certified Resource Manager under the standards of The Forest Stewardship Council.

Commenting on the acquisition, Bruce Jacobs, Company President, said “Our Company goal is to be the measure of quality and value in the forestry services we provide, and the addition of Les Ott & Associates certainly moves us in that direction. In addition to immediate gains in staff depth and expertise, as well as access into a new geographic area, this acquisition provides us with broader scope to develop our appraisal and real estate services.”

Fountain Forestry, Inc. manages some 500,000 acres of forest properties for financial institutions and private land owners. It operates from offices in New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, West Virginia, and Tennessee. For a Capability Statement and more information contact:

fountain forestry Achieves FSC Certification;
Largest Certified Resource Manager in Eastern US

Contact: Bruce Jacobs, 603.435.8234 (Fountain Forestry)
Dave Bubser, 507.663.1115 (SmartWood)

December 17, 2002

Richmond, Vermont - The SmartWood program of the Rainforest Alliance announced today that Fountain Forestry Incorporated has been granted Resource Manager certification under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The 35 properties in New Hampshire, Vermont and New York that were assessed under this certification comprise 67,547 total acres, making fountain forestry the largest FSC certified Resource Manager in the Eastern US.

“FSC certification has enabled fountain forestry to broaden its capabilities and become truly a full service forestry company,” said Bruce Jacobs, fountain forestry's President. “We chose FSC certification because of its international credibility and recognition, and the SmartWood program for certified Resource Managers as a cost effective way to extend the opportunity for certification to all our clients. As the largest FSC certified Resource Manager in the eastern US, we are now the industry leader in providing certified forestry services. Achieving this stature reaffirms our commitment as a company: To be the measure of quality and value in forestry and related services for private, corporate, and public landowners worldwide”.

Fountain Forestry Incorporated has been in operation since 1980, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of fountains plc, a UK based environmental support services company providing forestry, landscaping, and utility services. fountain forestry is a forest management and consulting firm that provides forestry related services to private landowners, investors and the forest products industry. Services include forest management planning and implementation, forestry investment analysis, timber valuation and marketing, forest property appraisal and sales, and full technical and accounting support. In the United States, fountain forestry's three regional offices in the northeast U.S. were those assessed for certification.

This is the first forest management assessment for fountain forestry in the US, although fountain's UK-based sister company received FSC certification in 2001. fountain forestry is headquartered in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, USA. Further information about fountain forestry can be found at www.fountainforestry.com.

The 10 members of fountain's certification pool include investors, non-industrial private forest (NIPF) landowners, and one non-governmental organization (NGO). Properties range in size from less than 44 acres to 26,859 acres.

Field sites for evaluation were selected at random and then modified to ensure that the assessment team would visit sites owned by most of the property owners in the certification pool. The sites represented a diversity of property sizes, ownership sizes and objectives, forest management plans, past harvesting histories, future harvesting plans, and management challenges. The assessment was conducted using the National Review Draft: Forest Certification Standards for New England and New York, developed by the Northeast Region FSC Working Group, April 2001.

SmartWood is a program of the Rainforest Alliance, an international conservation organization that works to protect endangered ecosystems and the people and wildlife that live in them by transforming land use practices, business practices, and consumer behavior. Established in 1989, SmartWood is the oldest, most extensive certification program in the world and is accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council. SmartWood has eight regional offices and partners with a network of non-profit conservation organizations. SmartWood is headquartered in Richmond, Vermont, USA. Further information about SmartWood can be found at www.smartwood.org.

The Forest Stewardship Council supports environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests. FSC promotes responsible forest management by evaluating and accrediting certifiers, by encouraging the development of national and regional forest management standards, and by providing public education and information about independent, third-party certification as a tool for ensuring that the world's forests are protected for future generations. Information on the FSC can be found at www.fscoax.org.