Legally Required Document

Title in original language: Lettre de voiture pour le transport de bois d’œuvre

Applicable to: Any timber

Holder of Document: Forest operator or timber processor or trader 

Signature required by:
Transported timber owner / forest authorities

Key considerations when checking the doc:
Are transport document stamped by forest authorities?

Which forest is concerned by the waybills?

Which forest operator is concerned by the waybills?

When were the waybills issued?

Are species and volumes recorded on waybills aligned with data indicated on the harvesting permit?

Purpose and content of document:
Waybills are indicating species and volumes transported, as well as origin and destination of timber. They are mandatory for any timber transport.

Evidence limitations and weaknesses:
It does not mitigate the risk of misclassification on documents (wrongful species or volumes declared).