"We will be able to supply seedlings when it is necessary."
the reply I read was that they have the goods to deliver ready to go- why the negativity? you don't believe him?
I would think the dealings with the experts on the Shelterwood Board would have advised him about the volume of seedlings he would need to produce in order to get venture funding for a large project. Seeing how they are now listed as a project on the website, imo, It's a done deal- just waiting for an announcement
"There will be more releases when additional deals are closed"