The ClearSource Certification Standard
An independent certification framework for the global lumber trade — rigorous, transparent, and grounded in the forests where harvesting occurs.
More Than a Certificate
ClearSource certification is not a self-reported checklist. Every applicant undergoes independent third-party review of sourcing documentation, supply chain relationships, and replanting activity.
Unlike offset-based programs, our certification requires that replanting occur in the country of harvest — creating direct ecological accountability to the forests being sourced.
Annual reporting ensures that certification is not a one-time event but an ongoing commitment maintained throughout the certification period.
Path to Certification
Application
Submit your company's sourcing documentation, supplier relationships, and regional operations for initial review.
Verification Review
Our independent auditors conduct on-site and document-based review of sourcing practices and replanting commitments.
Certification
Approved companies receive the ClearSource Certified designation and may use the certification mark in their materials.
Annual Reporting
Certified companies submit annual reports documenting replanting activity, supply chain changes, and continued compliance.
What Each Pillar Requires
Verification
- Third-party audit of all sourcing documentation
- Species and volume verification
- Country of origin confirmation
- Legal harvesting documentation review
- Export permit and chain-of-custody verification
Traceability
- Full chain-of-custody from forest to delivery
- Supplier relationship mapping
- Mill and processing facility documentation
- Import records and customs verification
- Timber tracking at species level
Replanting Commitment
- Replanting in country of harvest (not offsets)
- Minimum replanting ratio per volume sourced
- Partnership with local reforestation entities
- Survival rate reporting after 24 months
- GPS-verified planting site documentation
Ready to Get Certified?
Begin the application process for ClearSource certification and join companies committed to verifiable responsible sourcing.