Key pages

• An explanation of forest verification and why it matters.
• How verification differs from certification.
• How verification is being implemented in tropical forests around the world.
• Analysis of key principles for verification.
• What to take into account when designing verification systems.

VERIFOR publications and case studies

• Full list of VERIFOR publications and other outputs
• Case studies of exist ing verification systems.

VERIFOR is a research and advisory project, founded in 2003 with the aim of providing practical support to decision-makers who are developing systems to verify that timber and forest products are legally harvested.

By investigating verification systems in the forest sector and externally, carrying out research on different aspects of the forest governance system and contributing to ongoing national, regional and international dialogues, VERIFOR's activities are designed to develop a range of options for effective verification systems with high national and international credibility.

Sections in this site
Some of the key pages in this site are highlighted in the box on the right. The site is divided into the following sections.

About VERIFOR - an overview of the project, including details on project partners and funders. This section also contains a full list of VERIFOR project outputs.

Background - resources developed by VERIFOR to build understanding of what verification is and experiences in the sector to date. This includes forest sector and extra-sectoral case studies, an overview on terminology used in the sector, and an independent forest monitoring bibliography.

Regional Activities - Reports on international activities and from VERIFOR's three regional centres in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Key Principles in Forest Verification - Resources giving in-depth information and analysis on the theoretical basis for verification systems.

System Design - Information on some of the aspects of verification that need to be taken into account when designing systems to verify wood products are from legal sources.

Newsletter - Online form to subscribe to the VERIFOR newsletter, offering regular updates on new resources from the project, and events being attended by VERIFOR representatives in your area.