Guidance

Framework for evaluating category B evidence

How to gather and assess evidence to meet the government’s definitions for ‘legal’ and ‘sustainable’ for timber buying.

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

Documents

Framework for Evaluating Category B Evidence (4th edition)

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Details

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

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;

Published 1 June 2013

Last updated 27 February 2025 + show all updates

1. 27 February 2025

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

2. 1 June 2013

   First published.