Due to the global scale of the illegal-logging problem, huge efforts are being made to tackle it.

Campaigns by the NGO community are increasing consumer awareness of illegal-logging, pressurising the timber industry and governments to take action. Learn more.

New legislation is now being introduced in the United States and the European Union specifically to tackle illegal logging. Learn more.

As demand grows for sustainable or legally verified timber, timber certification systems are being developed by several organisations in an attempt to recognise and encourage responsible forest management practices. Learn more.

Fundamental to all of these responses is the absolute requirement to trace wood products back to their original source. Until now, there has been no reliable way to do this.