UK Timber Regulation (UKTR) Compliance Support
Practical support for UK businesses to meet their UKTR due diligence obligations and keep illegally harvested timber out of supply chains
The UK Timber Regulation (UKTR) came into force on 1 January 2021, replicating the requirements of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) following Brexit. It requires any operator who first places timber or timber products on the GB market to implement a Due Diligence System (DDS) — gathering information on supply chain origin, assessing legality risks, and taking steps to mitigate those risks before products reach the market. Traders further down the chain must maintain traceability records on their suppliers and customers. Non-compliance carries the risk of criminal prosecution and significant reputational damage.
At Wildground, we provide practical, expert support to help businesses understand their UKTR obligations, build robust and auditable Due Diligence Systems, and approach OPSS inspections and customer enquiries with confidence.
Contact today to explore how Wildground can support your business
Services
1 | UKTR Capacity Building & Training
Tailored training on UKTR requirements covering operator and trader obligations, DDS mechanics, and FLEGT licence recognition
Clear, practical explanation of the three-step DDS process: information gathering, risk assessment, and risk mitigation
Sessions adapted for procurement, compliance, operations, legal and leadership teams
Optional supplier-facing training and awareness sessions
Practical next steps and action plans following each session
2 | Due Diligence System (DDS) Development
Review of existing systems, policies and procedures against UKTR requirements
Development or refinement of a fully documented, auditable Due Diligence System
Guidance on information gathering requirements: species, country of harvest, quantity, supplier details and legal compliance evidence
Template documentation, data collection tools and risk assessment frameworks
3 | Supply Chain Risk Assessment
Country- and species-level risk profiling across your timber supply chains
Assessment of the quality and adequacy of legality documentation from suppliers
Identification of supply chain vulnerabilities, high-risk sources and data gaps
Advice on risk mitigation measures, including third-party certification, supplier audits, chemical testing, etc
Sourcing strategy support to reduce exposure to high-risk origins
4 | DDS Review & OPSS Audit Support
Gap analysis of your existing DDS against UKTR requirements
Readiness assessments ahead of OPSS inspections or customer due diligence audits
Corrective action planning to address identified non-conformances
Practical support responding to OPSS enquiries and regulatory compliance demands
Annual DDS review and ongoing compliance monitoring support
Who is this service for?
UK importers of timber and timber products, including roundwood, sawn wood, plywood, paper, panel products, and furniture
Manufacturers incorporating timber or timber-derived materials into their products
Retailers and distributors sourcing timber products for the GB market
Businesses seeking to strengthen or formalise their DDS ahead of OPSS inspection
Companies looking to align UKTR compliance with broader responsible sourcing commitments or EUDR preparation
Why work with Wildground?
Expertise in responsible sourcing of timber, pulp and paper, deforestation-free supply chains and sustainability assurance
Experience supporting UK/ EUTR compliance for companies including John Lewis and Ercol Furniture — covering due diligence system development, risk assessments and species/ origin testing
10+ years conducting supply chain risk assessments across timber and forest-risk commodities globally
Field experience in timber-producing countries across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe — enabling nuanced, country-level risk assessment
Deep expertise across both operator and trader obligations under UKTR and EUTR, with knowledge of FLEGT licences and their recognition under UK law
Flexible support, from one-off training and DDS templates through to full compliance reviews and ongoing advisory
