Approach

The information in the Country Profiles of this website are regularly reviewed and updated by independent country specific experts well known with the timber regulations and developments in that respective country, and wo are often based in the country. Where possible, examples of documents are provided showing the types of documents needed for forest exploitation and timber transport.

Additional general information on the relation with certification, and other countries enforcing timber legality acts, are provided and regularly updated in the respective sections.

This website intends to give an independent and clear overview of relevant country specific information to support importing companies in their Due Diligence processes. However, it remains the sole responsibility of the importer to conduct the Due Diligence processes, and no rights can be obtained from any information provided on the Timber Trade Portal.