How to Handle GeoJSON Files for Timber Import Under EUDR
EUDR and Geolocation Requirements for Timber
Under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR 2023/1115), companies importing timber and wood products into the European Union must provide precise geolocation data for all plots of production where the raw materials were harvested.
Technical Requirements for GeoJSON Files
GeoJSON is the primary format accepted for transmitting geographical data to the EU Information System. Compliance requires adherence to strict parameters:
- Coordinate Reference System: Must use WGS 84 (EPSG:4326).
- Precision: Coordinates must contain at least 6 decimal places to ensure sub-meter accuracy.
- Polygons vs. Points: Production plots greater than 4 hectares require full boundary polygons. Plots of 4 hectares or less may use a single point latitude/longitude or a polygon.
- RFC 7946 Standard: Files must conform strictly to valid GeoJSON FeatureCollection formats.
Common Pitfalls in GeoJSON Validation
Errors such as self-intersecting polygon boundaries, inverted coordinate order (longitude vs. latitude), and insufficient decimal precision are major causes of Due Diligence Statement (DDS) rejections in TRACES.
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