A report that provides a summary of electronic and semi-electronic timber tracking technologies and case studies aimed at providing guidance to timber tracking users, as well as general information on tracking technologies and drivers of its application. Timber tracking technologies and databases allows users to collect data on the source of timber and timber products, and store that information in an accessible and user-friendly database. It also allows users to track information about their supply chains, reduce the risk of illegal or unsustainable wood products entering the supply chain, or to fulfill requirements of forest certification schemes.
Geographical Areas of Interest
Supply Chain Focus
Global
Forest production
Processing/Manufacturing
Retail/Use
Trade
Related CHapters
Contact Details
Bioversity International / CIGAR
(39-06) 61181 bioversity@cgiar.org http://www.bioversityinternational.org/Traceability
Provides contextual information on timber tracking technologies that trace forest products through supply chain.
Information Accuracy
Provides contextual information on timber tracking technologies that trace forest products through supply chain.
Legality
Provides contextual information on timber tracking technologies that trace forest products through supply chain.
SFM
Provides contextual information on timber tracking technologies that trace forest products through the supply chain, supporting adherence to forest management certification standards.