Environment

Leading Sustainable Timber Sourcing: NHG Timber Ltd’s Commitment

At NHG Timber, our commitment to responsible timber sourcing goes beyond mere compliance—it’s about making a lasting environmental impact that is rooted in our values. We’ve built our reputation on strict adherence to the UK Timber Regulation (UKTR), the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), and the new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Our proactive approach is fully aligned with the core principles of the EUDR, ensuring that our timber is deforestation-free and legally and sustainably sourced. Backed by hands-on, on-site experience, we ensure full traceability across our global supply chain, with a strong focus on supplier community and labour practices.

Our Commitment to Compliance

We’ve established a robust framework to ensure legality and sustainability at every stage:

  • UKTR & EUTR: We have a proven track record of rigorous procedures, including traceability checks, frequent supplier audits, and ongoing internal staff training to stay ahead of evolving regulations.
  • Transitioning to EUDR: We are leading the way in EUDR readiness by implementing enhanced traceability systems, such as geolocation and product-level tracking from forest to market. We also conduct robust due diligence with risk assessments, data validation, and mitigation strategies. We now require all suppliers shipping into the UK and EU to be fully compliant with EUDR data requirements.

Ethical Sourcing & On-the-Ground Presence

Ethical sourcing is a core part of our identity. We’ve built long-standing relationships with our suppliers, focusing on their sustainable forest practices. To ensure compliance, our traders, together with our compliance manager, conduct regular on-site audits and field visits to supplier regions, including forest sites and sawmills, to personally verify practices. This hands-on approach reinforces trust, transparency, and sustainability from origin to delivery, giving our customers confidence that their timber products are responsibly and legally sourced.

Industry Leadership & Engagement

NHG Timber is continuously engaged in a wide range of industry activities to help shape the future of the responsible timber trade. Our memberships and active participation ensure we are at the forefront of the conversation.

  • Memberships: We are proud members of Timber Development UK (TDUK), ATIBT (International Tropical Timber Technical Association), and the International Wood Products Association (IWPA), demonstrating our commitment to upholding the highest standards of compliance.
  • Continuous Engagement: We actively participate in and contribute to industry discussions, training sessions, and webinars. This includes one-on-one meetings with competent authorities and collaborative Q&A sessions with clients to prioritise transparency and knowledge sharing.

Sustainable Hardwoods

We proudly promote the supply of sustainable hardwoods from around the world. Our team’s combined years of experience and deep industry knowledge allow us to work with the right suppliers and carefully vet each species for legality and sustainability. Our offerings include tropical hardwoods from Africa such as Sapele and Iroko, as well as species from other regions like Dark Red Meranti from Malaysia to Oak from the USA. We conduct due diligence in line with national and international regulations prior to shipping to our customers. By partnering with responsible suppliers, we ensure our sourcing supports natural forest regeneration.

Certification & Downloads

NHG Timber maintains full transparency and third-party verification through the following certifications, ensuring compliance with the highest standards in legal and sustainable timber sourcing: