Supplier Declaration
For the purposes of the Patrick Lumber Co. (Patrick) Chain of Custody certification and associated Due Diligence System (DDS), the following Supplier Declaration is provided.To the best of our company’s (the Supplier's) knowledge, the fiber/ raw material provided to Patrick originates from the location(s) listed below. Additionally, the species and products supplied to Patrick are as indicated.
Additionally, in support of the Patrick DDS, it is acknowledged that a Dispute Resolution Process (DRP) is in place and may be accessed via the Patrick Certification Representative.
As it relates to our company's certification status, the company is certified to the following standards:
The fiber supplied to Patrick Lumber originates from the location(s) noted below, and may consist of the following products and species:
Indicate the product type(s) that are being supplied to Patrick
Indicate the species that are being supplied to Patrick
Indicate the state the wood was originally harvested
Indicate the state counties the wood was originally harvested
Supplier acknowledges and declares that:a) to the best of the Supplier’s knowledge, the supplied material was sourced legally or harvested with authorization from the appropriate government agency (where required).b) as requested by Patrick, the Supplier will make all reasonable attempts to provide information to identify the forest management unit(s) relating to the origin of the raw material (Forest Practice Permit number, Timber Brand/Mark, Forest Tenure number) and the whole supply chain of the supplied material. It is acknowledged this will NOT include confidential financial information.c) for the purposes of the chain of custody certification, should an on-site inspection be required to confirm the fiber sourcing (i.e., geographic origin, legality of harvest, and/or supply chain), the Supplier/ Seller will provide reasonable assistance to facilitate the inspection by Patrick or by a relevant third-party certification organization.d) should information from the Supplier change, (i.e., new source area, species, etc.), the Supplier will notify Patrick and provide an updated Supplier Declaration.