Sustainably procuring tropical hardwood - Revision history

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	* Ancient woodland.		* Ancient woodland.
	* Chain of custody.		* Chain of custody.
	* Confederation of Timber Industries.		* Confederation of Timber Industries.
		+	* Deforestation.
	* European Union Timber Regulation.		* European Union Timber Regulation.
	* Forests.		* Forests.

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	* Sources: Rainforest Alliance, Bureau Veritas, Proforest, Danzer, Mongabay, FAO, International Timber, PEFC, EU FLEGT Facility, TRADA, FSC, Proforest		* Sources: Rainforest Alliance, Bureau Veritas, Proforest, Danzer, Mongabay, FAO, International Timber, PEFC, EU FLEGT Facility, TRADA, FSC, Proforest

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	* Chain of custody.		* Chain of custody.
	* Confederation of Timber Industries.		* Confederation of Timber Industries.
−	* Environmental plan.
	* European Union Timber Regulation.		* European Union Timber Regulation.
	* Forests.		* Forests.
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	* Forest Stewardship Council.		* Forest Stewardship Council.
	* Hardwood.		* Hardwood.
		+	* Legal and sustainable timber.
	* Legally harvested and traded timber.		* Legally harvested and traded timber.
	* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.		* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.
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	* Sources: Rainforest Alliance, Bureau Veritas, Proforest, Danzer, Mongabay, FAO, International Timber, PEFC, EU FLEGT Facility, TRADA, FSC, Proforest		* Sources: Rainforest Alliance, Bureau Veritas, Proforest, Danzer, Mongabay, FAO, International Timber, PEFC, EU FLEGT Facility, TRADA, FSC, Proforest

−	[[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:Procurement]]	+	[[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:DCN_Research,_Development_and_Innovation]] [[Category:Procurement]]

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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Ancient woodland.		* Ancient woodland.
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	* Forest Stewardship Council.		* Forest Stewardship Council.
	* Hardwood.		* Hardwood.
		+	* Legally harvested and traded timber.
	* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.		* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.
	* Sustainable timber.		* Sustainable timber.
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	* Wood, health and wellbeing.		* Wood, health and wellbeing.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

−	Sources: Rainforest Alliance, Bureau Veritas, Proforest, Danzer, Mongabay, FAO, International Timber, PEFC, EU FLEGT Facility, TRADA, FSC, Proforest	+	* Sources: Rainforest Alliance, Bureau Veritas, Proforest, Danzer, Mongabay, FAO, International Timber, PEFC, EU FLEGT Facility, TRADA, FSC, Proforest

	[[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:Procurement]]		[[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:Procurement]]

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	* Sustainable timber.		* Sustainable timber.
	* Timber.		* Timber.
		+	* Whole life carbon assessment of timber
	* Wood and affordable housing.		* Wood and affordable housing.
	* Wood and hybrid structures.		* Wood and hybrid structures.

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	* Hardwood.		* Hardwood.
	* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.		* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.
		+	* Sustainable timber.
	* Timber.		* Timber.
	* Wood and affordable housing.		* Wood and affordable housing.

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	* Wood and affordable housing.		* Wood and affordable housing.
	* Wood and hybrid structures.		* Wood and hybrid structures.
		+	* Wood, health and wellbeing.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

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	Have enhanced due diligence systems in place when timber and timber products cannot be certified. The supplier used should still be able to verify the source. Be vigilant about the risks of illegal timber in the supply chain.		Have enhanced due diligence systems in place when timber and timber products cannot be certified. The supplier used should still be able to verify the source. Be vigilant about the risks of illegal timber in the supply chain.
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	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
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	* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.		* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.
	* Timber.		* Timber.
		+	* Wood and affordable housing.
		+	* Wood and hybrid structures.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

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	= What’s being done in the UK? =		= What’s being done in the UK? =

−	In Europe, the [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-timber-regulation-guidance-for-business-and-industry EU Timber Regulation] (EUTR) prohibits the placing of illegally harvested timber on the European market. This means there must be a record of the supplier, the product’s timber species, where it comes from, the amount bought, and a risk assessment on the product. The [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flegt Forest Law Enforcement, Government and Trade] (FLEGT) action plan aims to reduce illegal logging by strengthening sustainable and legal forest management, improving governance and promoting trade in legally produced timber.	+	In Europe, the [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-timber-regulation-guidance-for-business-and-industry EU Timber Regulation] (EUTR) prohibits the placing of illegally-harvested timber on the European market. This means there must be a record of the supplier, the product’s timber species, where it comes from, the amount bought, and a risk assessment on the product. The [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flegt Forest Law Enforcement, Government and Trade] (FLEGT) action plan aims to reduce illegal logging by strengthening sustainable and legal forest management, improving governance and promoting trade in legally produced timber.

−	There are also [http://www.euflegt.efi.int/vpa Voluntary Partnership Agreements] (VPA), which are legally binding trade agreements between the European Union and a timber-producing ~~country~~ outside the EU to ensure timber products come from a legal source.	+	There are also [http://www.euflegt.efi.int/vpa Voluntary Partnership Agreements] (VPA), which are legally binding trade agreements between the European Union and timber-producing countries outside the EU to ensure timber products come from a legal source.

		+	= What certification and verification schemes are available? =

		+	Verified Legal Compliance schemes (VLCs) work in partnership with timber regulations that require companies sourcing timber to have a due diligence system in place. They ensure all the administrative requirements have been completed, that applicable laws related to forestry have been met, and checks forest management processes. The main VLCs are run by the [http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/business/forestry/verification/legal Rainforest Alliance] (SmartWood) and [http://www.bureauveritas.com/services+sheet/olb-certification_14483 Bureau Veritas] (OLB) and are particularly important in West and Central Africa.

−	~~=== What certification and verification schemes are out there? ===~~	+	In Southeast Asia, the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) set up the [http://www.mtc.com.my/resources-MalaysianTimberCertificationScheme.php Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme] (MTCS), which is the first of its kind in the region endorsed by PEFC.

−	~~Verified Legal Compliance schemes~~ (VLCs) work in partnership with timber regulations that require companies sourcing timber to have a due diligence system in place. They ensure all the administrative requirements have been completed; that any applicable and relevant laws and regulations related to forestry have been met; and checks forest management processes. The predominant VLCs are run by the [http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/business/forestry/verification/legal Rainforest Alliance] (SmartWood) ~~and [http://www.bureauveritas.com/services+sheet/olb-certification_14483 Bureau Veritas] (OLB) and are particularly important in West and Central Africa.~~	+	TRADA (Timber Research and Development Association) operates its own [http://www.exovabmtrada.com/en-gb/certification/supply-chain-certification/forest-products chain of custody scheme] for forest products that aren’t FSC or PEFC certified. It recognises other certification schemes such as MTCC and verification schemes such as Bureau Veritas’ OLB, FLEGT, and the Rainforest Alliance VLC.
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−	In Southeast Asia, the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) set up a scheme, the [http://www.mtc.com.my/resources-MalaysianTimberCertificationScheme.php Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme] (MTCS), which is the first of its kind in the region to be endorsed by PEFC.	+
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−	~~TRADA~~ operates its own [http://www.exovabmtrada.com/en-gb/certification/supply-chain-certification/forest-products chain of custody scheme] for forest products that aren’t FSC or PEFC certified. It recognises other certification schemes such as MTCC and verification schemes such as Bureau Veritas’ OLB, FLEGT, and the Rainforest Alliance VLC.	+

	These schemes determine whether the product complies with policies such as EUTR proving they are legal and progressing towards sustainability.		These schemes determine whether the product complies with policies such as EUTR proving they are legal and progressing towards sustainability.

		+	= What can procurers do? =

		+	Check to make sure the timber or timber products sourced are legal by putting in place a procurement policy enforcing certified timber and timber products. This makes sure it is responsibly, lawfully and sustainably sourced and contributes to the good work being done to ensure both the forest and local area are safe from environmental, economic or social damage.

−	~~=== How you can help ===~~	+	Have enhanced due diligence systems in place when timber and timber products cannot be certified. The supplier used should still be able to verify the source. Be vigilant about the risks of illegal timber in the supply chain.
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−	~~Check to make sure the timber or timber products you source are legal by putting~~ in place ~~a procurement policy enforcing a preference for certified~~ timber and timber products. ~~This makes sure it is responsibly, lawfully and sustainably sourced and contributes~~ to the ~~good work being done to ensure both~~ the ~~forest and local area are not at risk~~ of ~~environmental, economic or social damage~~.	+

−	Have enhanced due diligence systems in place when timber and timber products cannot be certified. The supplier you use should still be able to verify the source. Be vigilant about the risks of illegal timber in your supply chain.	+	= Find out more =

		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Ancient woodland.
		+	* Chain of custody.
		+	* Confederation of Timber Industries.
		+	* Environmental plan.
		+	* European Union Timber Regulation.
		+	* Forests.
		+	* Forest ownership.
		+	* Forest Stewardship Council.
		+	* Hardwood.
		+	* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.
		+	* Timber.

−	~~Published by [https://woodforgood.com Wood for Good]~~	+	=== External references ===

	Sources: Rainforest Alliance, Bureau Veritas, Proforest, Danzer, Mongabay, FAO, International Timber, PEFC, EU FLEGT Facility, TRADA, FSC, Proforest		Sources: Rainforest Alliance, Bureau Veritas, Proforest, Danzer, Mongabay, FAO, International Timber, PEFC, EU FLEGT Facility, TRADA, FSC, Proforest

−	[[Category:Research_/_Innovation]]	+	[[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:Procurement]]

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−	~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/User:Wood_for_Good Wood for Good] shares a few key things to keep in mind when procuring tropical hardwoods.~~	+	= What is tropical hardwood? =
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−	=== What is tropical hardwood? ===	+
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	Tropical hardwood comes from continents surrounding the Equator; mainly Central and West Africa, Southeast Asia and South America. Collectively, these forests contain 47% of the total global growing stock.		Tropical hardwood comes from continents surrounding the Equator; mainly Central and West Africa, Southeast Asia and South America. Collectively, these forests contain 47% of the total global growing stock.

−	Popular tropical hardwood sourced from these areas include Iroko, African Mahogany, Sipo and Sapele (Africa); Dark Red Meranti, Bangkirai and Teak (Southeast Asia); Ipe and Massaranduba (Latin America).	+	Popular tropical hardwood sourced from these areas include; Iroko, African Mahogany, Sipo and Sapele (Africa); Dark Red Meranti, Bangkirai and Teak (Southeast Asia); Ipe and Massaranduba (Latin America).

		+	= How are forests sustainably managed in the tropics? =

		+	Sustainable management protects tropical forests from the risks of illegal logging or being used for other purposes such as soy, palm oil and beef production which can lead to rapid deforestation. It is estimated that using tropical forests for these purposes causes half of all global deforestation. This is why the effort that goes into sustainable forest management is important, protecting the future of tropical forests. The timber and forestry industries go to great lengths to put sustainable forest management in place and this movement is steadily increasing.

−	~~=== How are forests sustainably managed in the tropics? ===~~	+	In addition to ensuring the forest is sustainably managed, local communities can benefit from employment; across Central and West Africa, Southeast Asia and South America more than two million people are employed.
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−	~~Sustainable management protects tropical forests from the risks of illegal logging or being used for other purposes such as soy, palm oil and beef production which rapidly leads to deforestation.~~	+
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−	It’s estimated that using tropical forests for these purposes causes half of all global deforestation. This is why the effort that goes into sustainable forest management is so worthwhile and is protecting the future of tropical forests. The timber and forestry industries go to great lengths to put sustainable forest management in place and it is steadily increasing.	+
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−	In addition to ensuring the forest is sustainably managed, local communities benefit from employment ~~in the forestry industry. Across~~ Central and West Africa, Southeast Asia and South America ~~over~~ two million people are employed.	+

	Sustainable forest management involves:		Sustainable forest management involves:

−	* Approval of a forest management plan	+	* Approval of a forest management plan.
−	* Certified VLC status	+	* Certified VLC (Verification of Legal Compliance) status.
−	* Full FSC/PEFC certification status	+	* Full FSC/PEFC (Forest Stewardship Council/Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification status.

		+	= How is this being addressed globally? =

−		+	The United Nations programme for [http://redd.unfccc.int/ Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation] (REDD+) offers incentives to developing countries to reduce deforestation and forest degradation and for improving conservation, sustainable management and enhancement of forest carbon stocks.
−	~~=== How is this being addressed globally? ===~~	+
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−	The United Nations programme for [http://redd.unfccc.int/ Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation] (REDD+) offers incentives to developing countries to reduce deforestation and forest degradation ~~while~~ improving conservation, sustainable management ~~of forests~~ and enhancement of forest carbon stocks.	+

	Worldwide there are forest certification systems such as the [https://www.pefc.org/certification-services/forest Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification] (PEFC) and the [http://www.fsc-uk.org/en-uk/business-area/procurement Forest Stewardship Council] (FSC) which aim to protect biodiversity, ecosystem services, local employment, and indigenous peoples’ rights within the forest.		Worldwide there are forest certification systems such as the [https://www.pefc.org/certification-services/forest Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification] (PEFC) and the [http://www.fsc-uk.org/en-uk/business-area/procurement Forest Stewardship Council] (FSC) which aim to protect biodiversity, ecosystem services, local employment, and indigenous peoples’ rights within the forest.

−	Countries around the world importing tropical hardwood are working more closely with export countries. This collaborative working is imperative to strengthening the traceability of timber and progressing sustainable forest management.	+	Countries around the world that are importing tropical hardwood are working more closely with export countries. This collaborative working is imperative for strengthening the traceability of timber and progressing sustainable forest management.
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−	~~=== What’s being done in the UK? ===~~	+
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		+	= What’s being done in the UK? =

	In Europe, the [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-timber-regulation-guidance-for-business-and-industry EU Timber Regulation] (EUTR) prohibits the placing of illegally harvested timber on the European market. This means there must be a record of the supplier, the product’s timber species, where it comes from, the amount bought, and a risk assessment on the product. The [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flegt Forest Law Enforcement, Government and Trade] (FLEGT) action plan aims to reduce illegal logging by strengthening sustainable and legal forest management, improving governance and promoting trade in legally produced timber.		In Europe, the [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-timber-regulation-guidance-for-business-and-industry EU Timber Regulation] (EUTR) prohibits the placing of illegally harvested timber on the European market. This means there must be a record of the supplier, the product’s timber species, where it comes from, the amount bought, and a risk assessment on the product. The [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flegt Forest Law Enforcement, Government and Trade] (FLEGT) action plan aims to reduce illegal logging by strengthening sustainable and legal forest management, improving governance and promoting trade in legally produced timber.
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	=== What certification and verification schemes are out there? ===		=== What certification and verification schemes are out there? ===
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	Verified Legal Compliance schemes (VLCs) work in partnership with timber regulations that require companies sourcing timber to have a due diligence system in place. They ensure all the administrative requirements have been completed; that any applicable and relevant laws and regulations related to forestry have been met; and checks forest management processes. The predominant VLCs are run by the [http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/business/forestry/verification/legal Rainforest Alliance] (SmartWood) and [http://www.bureauveritas.com/services+sheet/olb-certification_14483 Bureau Veritas] (OLB) and are particularly important in West and Central Africa.		Verified Legal Compliance schemes (VLCs) work in partnership with timber regulations that require companies sourcing timber to have a due diligence system in place. They ensure all the administrative requirements have been completed; that any applicable and relevant laws and regulations related to forestry have been met; and checks forest management processes. The predominant VLCs are run by the [http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/business/forestry/verification/legal Rainforest Alliance] (SmartWood) and [http://www.bureauveritas.com/services+sheet/olb-certification_14483 Bureau Veritas] (OLB) and are particularly important in West and Central Africa.
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	=== How you can help ===		=== How you can help ===
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	Check to make sure the timber or timber products you source are legal by putting in place a procurement policy enforcing a preference for certified timber and timber products. This makes sure it is responsibly, lawfully and sustainably sourced and contributes to the good work being done to ensure both the forest and local area are not at risk of environmental, economic or social damage.		Check to make sure the timber or timber products you source are legal by putting in place a procurement policy enforcing a preference for certified timber and timber products. This makes sure it is responsibly, lawfully and sustainably sourced and contributes to the good work being done to ensure both the forest and local area are not at risk of environmental, economic or social damage.