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In the context of timber products and increasingly in other natural resources, there are a number of common concerns relating to the forest source and the way it was managed.

Further information is available on issues which might be a cause for concern within the context of a responsible purchasing policy.

Illegal timber Information on pertinent issues Timber species listed on CITES Links to useful websites Advice on verifying supply chain	High Conservation Value Forests (HCVF) Definition of HCVF Link to the HCV Resource Network Map of Intact Forest Landscapes
Social conflict Information on pertinent issues Advice on consultation & conflict resolution Links to useful websites	Governance Information on pertinent issues Links to useful websites
Corruption Link to the Corruption Index website Advice on verifying documentation	Forest certification Information on certification schemes Information on in-progress schemes Sample certificates & logo use Certification scheme contact details

Detailed information of the extent to which these issues occur is available on a country-by-country basis. Please see the Country Information section of the ReIPAC.

If you want to start looking at your supply chains, information and tools for investigating supply chains is also available:

	Supply chain investigation Information on verifying supply chains Determining risk Levels of verification Checklists and example diagrams

Last modified 22 February 2007, 11:48