About TimberChain
TimberChain® specialises in designing and strengthening FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody systems for timber businesses.
Our work focuses on building certification systems that operate effectively in real production environments — supporting audit success, operational control, and long-term commercial credibility.
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
Paul Wilson brings over 15 years of experience in timber certification, forest governance, and supply chain system design.
He specialises in FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody systems, supporting timber companies, traders, governments, and smallholder groups to build practical and credible certification frameworks.
His work includes:
• Designing national-level Chain of Custody and timber legality systems
• Guiding timber and construction businesses through successful FSC and PEFC certification
• Developing systems aligned with ISO accreditation frameworks
• Advising on timber legality assurance in complex operating environments
Paul has held senior roles with PEFC and CertiSource and has contributed to certification and governance projects with organisations including UNDP and international NGOs.
His approach combines strong technical expertise with structured project management and strategic system design.
Why TimberChain?
Systems Designed for Real Operations
Clear, implementable certification systems built for real production environments — not generic templates or unnecessary bureaucracy.
Deep Technical Expertise
Strong understanding of Chain of Custody requirements, and system design. This ensures your certification framework is accurate, defensible, and built correctly from the start.
Individual & Group Certification
Experience supporting single-site companies, SMEs, smallholder groups, and complex multi-site supply networks.
Complex Operating Environments
A proven record of certification success across diverse regulatory frameworks and challenging supply chain environments.
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