The Thünen Centre of Competence on the Origin of Timber passes the 10,000 test order mark

The majority of these, approximately 7,500 orders, come from trading companies. These companies submit test orders to proof and verify the declarations and wood species compositions in accordance with the guidelines of the European Timber Trade Regulation (EUTR/EUDR) and CITES convention. During the same period, approximately 1,800 reports were prepared for the relevant control authorities. Additional inquiries come from NGOs, experts, and also private individuals seeking the expertise of the Competence Center. The proportion of test orders from foreign companies and authorities is approximately 25%, emphasizing the international focus and perception of the Centre of Competence.

The comprehensive results of anatomical identifications of solid wood, wood-based materials, paper products, and charcoal provide valuable data for market observations and analyses to the scientists at the Centre of Competence. These results also contribute to the development of practical reference databases, such as the Apps macroHOLZdata/CITESwoodID and automated fiber recognition using artificial intelligence (machine learning).

Link to the website: Thünen Centre of Competence on the Origin of Timber