Wood Expert - You have questions about WOOD TYPE DETECTION | WOOD QUALITIES | PRICE DETERMINATION
Expertise in Wood, Musical Instruments, and Building Materials – Competent, Independent, and Recognized
As a publicly appointed and sworn expert in the fields of wood, musical instruments, and building materials, I offer over 27 years of in-depth and practice-oriented expertise. My assessments and expert reports are based on technical precision, professional independence, and a deep understanding of materials. They serve as a reliable basis for legal proceedings, out-of-court settlements, mediation, and technical disputes.
I am officially recognized as an appraiser for wood in accordance with Section 51 (1) sentence 2 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act (BNatSchG) and listed in the expert database of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), 53048 Bonn, as of 2025.
Experience and Specialization – Since 1997
For more than 27 years, I have been active in the evaluation of timber stocks and wood quality, the development and structuring of wood assortments, market-based wood price assessments, and quality classification of wood products. My specialization includes veneers, sawn timber, and roundwood from all continents, with a deep understanding of species-specific characteristics and trade standards.
Experience and Specialization – Since 1997
For more than 27 years, I have been active in the evaluation of timber stocks and wood quality, the development and structuring of wood assortments, market-based wood price assessments, and quality classification of wood products. My specialization includes veneers, sawn timber, and roundwood from all continents, with a deep understanding of species-specific characteristics and trade standards.
Focus on Protected Timber Species (CITES / EU Regulation)
An essential aspect of my work is the identification and evaluation of protected wood species under the CITES Convention and Regulation (EU) No. 338/97, which regulates international trade in endangered species. This is especially relevant for import/export controls, product certification, and legal compliance in the timber trade.
📄 List of timber species protected under CITES and Regulation (EU) 338/97 – Status: updated to COP-18 and latest EU annexes (as of 2025)
🔗 Additional resources:
• www.cites.org
Global Perspective and Continuous Professional Development
Work residencies in Africa and the United States, international fieldwork, and ongoing participation in seminars and technical exchanges have shaped my global outlook and strengthened my qualifications. This enables me to deliver accurate and up-to-date assessments in both national and international contexts.
Expert Reports – Objective, Thorough, Legally Compliant
All reports are prepared with the utmost care, free from external directives, and in line with the legal requirements for expert testimony. Whether for legal disputes, arbitration, or technical documentation, my work provides clarity, structure, and professional reliability.
Consulting – Tailored, Professional, and Trustworthy
Whether you're a company, legal professional, authority, or private client – I offer tailored consulting and support in all matters related to wood:
• Identification of timber species
• Valuation and pricing
• CITES compliance
• Procurement advice
• Expert witness services
Let’s discuss your case – professionally, confidentially, and with full commitment to your needs.
Contact me – I look forward to supporting your project.
Publicly appointed and sworn Apprasier by the Chamber of commerce
Recognized Appraiser for wood / CITES in the database of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) 53048 Bonn
Publicly appointed and sworn Apprasier by the Chamber of commerce
The responsible Chamber of commerce is the IHK Ostfriesland & Papenburg.
Wood species identification, wood qualities, price determination.
I offer:
- Judicial expertise
- Private appraisal
- Evidence report
- Arbitration report
Subject areas:
- Building materials
- Wood protection
- Musical instruments
Further activities:
- Assessment of stocks
- Sorting and grading of wood
- Inspection of wood
- Mediator
Qualifications:
- Structure and content of an expert opinion
- CITES information events
- Analysis of expert reports
- Technical, factual and legal questions
- Judgment analyses by the Higher Regional Court (OLG) and the Federal Court of Justice (BGH)
- Technical, factual and legal questions
- Beware trap - who is liable
- Copyright infringement
- Attacks on the expert
- Wood technology colloquium at the chair for wood technology and fiber material technology at the TU Dresden. Prof. Dr. A. Wagenführ and Prof. Dr. A. Hänsel (TU Dresden, BA Saxony)
