Stephen Mitchell Associates

When it comes to straightforward compliance with the Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation the focus is usually on the FSC...

I am as guilty as any in posting articles on LinkedIn about illegal logging of wood. This may give the impression illegal logging is...

The Australian Department of Agriculture has provided the following information in their Illegal logging laws e-update #29. Since early...

I am available for customised Illegal Logging Due Diligence assistance or training workshops in Melbourne or Sydney. Email us to request...

A Queensland based timber business has been the first importer issued with an infringement notice for $12,600. Details are scant, but we...

For wood products with multiple timber components – such as commonly the case with wood furniture - each component must be assessed for...

FSC International continues to roll out the National Risk Assessments for their controlled wood system. The latest have been approved for...

Due diligence for illegally logged wood is it is not always about having the right document or certificate. Some documents can also be...

It pays to verify. It pays to verify! Doing some work recently for an Australian importer importing from a Chinese manufacturer we were...

China is one of the largest importers of US hardwoods and the current dispute is resulting in reduced imports from the US. Timber from...