Aug 14, 2008. /Lesprom.com/. Chinese plantation operator Sino-Forest has said it will keep its manufacturing operations under close scrutiny, despite announcing overall bumper results for the 2Q and first half of 2008, The Timber Industry Magazine reported. Manufacturing and other products performed well within Sino-Forest’s revenue stream, contributing 93% more year-on-year at $18 million during the 2Q.However, the company said the area’s gross loss margin grew from 3% to 6%, primarily due to the rising cost of production. Overall, total revenue reached $187.1 million in the 2Q and $323.3 million to June 30, compared to $128.8 million and $241.5 million in 2007. From that, gross profit reached $67.2 million in the 2Q and $114.1 million in the first six months. This was up 59.6% and 53.8% respectively. Net income was up 98.1% during the quarter, whilst jumping 73.3% in the first half. Sino-Forest has also announced a master agreement to purchase 200,000 ha of pine, Chinese fir and eucalyptus trees in the Fujian Province, bringing its total volume of standing timber acquired in the last two years to 950,000 ha.