The Brazilian NGO Imazon has released a report regarding timber harvests in the state of Pará for the period August…
Okoumé of Gabon and Republic of Congo origin at center of U.S. imports investigation
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is conducting an investigation into Okoumé imports that may have been illegal.
Mukula (Pterocarpus tinctorius) CITES proposal
*For updates on the Mukula (Pterocarpus tinctorius) CITES proposal join TIMBERCHECK™ On May 23, 2019 the Convention on International Trade in…
Ipe CITES proposal
On May 23, 2019 the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) will begin its annual meeting CoP18. At this meeting, it will be proposed that a group of tree species commercially referred to as Ipe, be included in the CITES species listing (Appendix II).
6 reasons why the Timber Due Diligence Map™ should be step-one in your timber due diligence process
The Timber Due Diligence Map™ is a web-based application that allows you to quickly see legal risks near your wood product supply-chains.
118,000m3 of timber credits fraudulently issued in Mato Grosso
10 shell companies were incorporated for the purpose of simulating the transport of logs through the issuance of forest transport guides.
Seizure of 57 containers of Merbau declared lawful by Makassar District Court
A Makassar District Court declared the search and seizure of 57 containers of Merbau at Soekarno-Hatta Port on January 6,…
Indonesia seizes another 38 containers of timber in Surabaya
In three separate operations, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) of Indonesia, seized 38 containers of wood that is…
TIMBERCHECK™ Supply Chain Risk Events – Feb 5, 2019
Timely information regarding legal risks in timber supply chains.
18 companies investigated in Indonesian illegal logging case
Indonesian forestry authorities are reportedly investigating 18 companies they suspect of being involved in illegal logging and/or trade.
