Guidance

Framework for evaluating category B evidence

How to gather and assess evidence to meet the government鈥檚 definitions for 鈥榣egal鈥� and 鈥榮ustainable鈥� for timber buying.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
1 June 2013
Last updated
27 February 2025 鈥� See all updates

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Defra is currently reviewing the UK government鈥檚 Timber Procurement Policy. Updates to the policy are expected to be published in summer 2025.聽

This framework has been developed to provide support to both procurement staff and suppliers on the provision and assessment of Category B evidence. It:

  • introduces the framework
  • looks at how to assess Category B evidence
  • reviews criteria for evaluating supply chain management and forest management requirements
  • provides checklists for submission of information and evidence;

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Published 1 June 2013
Last updated 27 February 2025

  1. Defra is currently reviewing the UK government鈥檚 Timber Procurement Policy. Updates to the policy are expected to be published in summer 2025.

  2. First published.

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