Forests or forest product suppliers that do not comply with all relevant nationallegislation relating to the trade in forest products in the country of origin,
Old growth forests including rain forests, natural forests of high-conservation-value, wherethese are recognized nationally or regionally,
Protected areas, parks or similar areas where harvesting operations are notcomplementary to responsible forest management.
Forests which are in areas of armed conflict or civil unrest/insurgency, where there is adirect relationship between the forest products trade and the funding of such conflicts.
Genetically modified trees, being tress originating from recombinanttransgenic techniques.
Wood that has been harvested illegally under the laws in the country of origin.