About TimberChain
At TimberChain®, we support timber and wood-product companies achieve and maintain PEFC and FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification. Our approach is practical, expert-driven, and designed for real operations.
Led by Christopher Paul Wilson (Paul)
With over 15 years of hands-on experience in timber certification, forest governance, and sustainability systems, TimberChain is led by Christopher Paul Wilson — a recognised specialist in PEFC and FSC systems development, training, and group certification.
Paul has worked in Myanmar, Indonesia, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and beyond, supporting governments, manufacturers, smallholders, and NGOs to build credible, workable systems for Chain of Custody and Sustainable Forest Management (SFM).
He has:
- Created national CoC and legality systems used across Southeast Asia and the Pacific
- Led manufacturers to successful PEFC certification
- Trained and built capacity for ISO accreditation
- Advised on policy and system design for timber legality assurance in some of the world’s most complex environments
Paul’s background includes senior roles with PEFC, CertiSource, and other roles with a development and envioronmental focus in UNDP and British NGOs, where he specialised in project management, strategic development, and stakeholder engagement. He holds postgraduate qualifications in Development Studies and Business Administration.
Consultant - Paul Wilson
With over 15 years of hands-on experience in timber certification, forest governance, and sustainability systems, Timberchain is led by Paul Wilson — a recognised specialist in PEFC and FSC systems development, training, and group certification.
Paul has worked on CoC certification systems in Myanmar, Indonesia, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and beyond. He has supported governments, manufacturers, and groups of smallholders to build credible, workable systems for Chain of Custody and Sustainable Forest Management (SFM).
He has:
- Created national CoC and legality systems used across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
- Led manufacturers to successful PEFC/FSC certification with 100% success rate.
- Trained and built capacity for ISO accreditation.
- Advised on policy and system design for timber legality assurance in some of the world’s most complex environments
Paul’s background includes senior roles with PEFC, CertiSource, and other roles with a development and envioronmental focus in UNDP and British NGOs. He has specialized in project management, strategic development, and stakeholder engagement. He holds postgraduate qualifications in Development Studies and Business Administration.
Why TimberChain?
Whether you’re a manufacturer, trader, or in construction,
we simplify the path to FSC and PEFC certification.
- Practical, Tailor-Made SystemsUsable, not bureaucratic — built for real-world operations.
- Deep Expertise15+ years in Chain of Custody (CoC), Sustainable Forest Management (SFM), and certification (PEFC & FSC)
- Flexible Certification SupportFor individual companies or group certification — ideal for SMEs, cooperatives, and supply networks.
- Global Reach, Local InsightExperience across diverse markets and forestry systems worldwide
What Makes TimberChain Different?
Real-World Systems
We don’t just copy templates — we build systems based on your current operations and make them compliant with PEFC/FSC as systems you can actually use.
Global Experience, Local Impact
We have experience in many challenges in countries and we understand the balance between international expectations and local realities.
Deep Technical Knowledge
Whether you're a small factory or a group of smallholders, we bring high-level expertise in CoC, SFM, legality verification, and standard development.
Track Record of Success
We’ve helped companies become certified and have 100% success rate. We have also helped countries build the systems to make PEFC certification possible.
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