EUDR guides
Practical guides for importers, traders and exporters who have to collect plot geolocation under the EU Deforestation Regulation. Every fact links to EUR-Lex or the European Commission. Last checked: 16 October 2026.
How to prepare EUDR geolocation data (GeoJSON) for TRACES
Step-by-step: how to build an EUDR geolocation file the EU Information System (TRACES) accepts – WGS84, 6 decimals, closed polygons, ProducerCountry, Area, the 25 MB limit and the 12 most common rejection reasons.
Read the guide →Deadlines 2026/2027EUDR deadlines 2026/2027 explained for SMEs
EUDR application dates after Regulation (EU) 2025/2650: 30 Dec 2026 for large and medium operators, 30 Jun 2027 for micro and small operators – with the EUTR wood exception, the new simplified declaration and the 2026 product-scope changes.
Read the guide →Point or polygon (4 ha)Point or polygon? EUDR plots under and over 4 hectares
When is a single GPS point enough for EUDR geolocation and when do you need a polygon? The 4-hectare rule, the cattle exception, the default Area of 4 ha in TRACES, precision of 6 decimals and practical tips.
Read the guide →Have plot data that needs checking?
Send three plots – you get the geometry check, the risk flags and a short PDF report free of charge.