Germany's forest owners and wood industry are challenging parts of the country's proposed legislation for implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), warning that companies could face substantial fines and restrictions on selling their products over administrative violations.
The criticism comes as Berlin moves to simplify compliance requirements for forest owners and smaller businesses. Industry associations have welcomed the government's efforts to reduce paperwork but argue that the proposed enforcement rules remain too severe, particularly for companies dealing with extensive documentation and traceability requirements.
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