The hard surfacing material required for the roads can be extracted in the hilly area to the east of the Boa Plain. It is proposed that a project manager with a wide international experience of planta- tion crop development be appointed to direct the operation and ensure that i t func- tions efficiently. He should be assisted by a field manager with a sound experience of oi l palm and rubber planting to ensure a high standard of crop establishment and early maintenance. Estate managers would be appointed during the development phase to gain experience. They would take over the estates when.