Wood Information Sheet 2/3-58 Sustainable timber sourcing
Publication Year
2016
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Discusses the benefits in purchasing certified timber products, the certification schemes and legislative requirements, the Government’s timber procurement policy, terms for specifying for a government contract, and chain of custody schemes. Also offers advice on procurement.
Document History
Superseded by the February 2019 edition. December 2016 edition. Supersedes the March 2013 edition. First published 2007, as Sustainable timber sourcing. Certified timber products; revised March 2013.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
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