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Help notes: ILLEGAL DEFORESTATION AND TIMBER<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These questions are about checking the products you use aren\u2019t linked to illegal logging. Illegal logging is when forests are cleared in violation of national laws, often to create space to farm goods like soy, beef and palm oil. The illegal timber may be sold directly or turned into products like paper or furniture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illegal logging is a major global cause of species extinction risk and other biodiversity loss, also speeding up climate change and causing soil erosion. It can lead to human rights violations and other social problems, and is linked to tax evasion, fraud and bribery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can you show that you operate in line with UK government guidance on sourcing timber or timber products? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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What is a ‘Yes’ for me?<\/strong><\/p>

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By answering \u2018yes\u2019 to this question you are saying that your organisation operates in line with the regulatory framework in the UK i.e. the UK Timber Regulations (UKTR) and Forest Law Enforcement Government and Trade (FLEGT).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These regulations largely concern due diligence of who you buy and sell from, assessing whether sources are illegal, and mitigating risk. These activities can be done yourself or via a partner.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the government guidance Regulations: timber and FLEGT licences – GOV.UK<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Does this question apply to me? Is this a regulatory requirement?<\/strong><\/p>

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This question is for suppliers who trade or operate in timber or timber products (including furniture or paper) as an ongoing part of their regular business. These are the organisations where UK timber regulations apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traders and operators are organisations that buy or sell these products or place them on the UK market.  Please check the government guidance<\/a> if you are not sure if this applies to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are regulations around illegal timber in the UK – see ‘What is a Yes for me?’ above.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Could you show that the products you source are not the result of illegal deforestation?  <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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What is a ‘Yes’ for me?<\/strong><\/p>

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By answering yes to this question you are saying you are confident that the products you use are not sourced from illegally forested areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example: <\/p>\n\n\n\n