By curbing the importation of illegally harvested timber products, it ensures that New Zealand's forest growers are operating on a level playing field and that pricing reflects the cost of production. In developing the regulatory proposals, the Ministry for Primary Industries has worked with affected parties to ensure that the system is fit for purpose, cost-effective, and not overly burdensome for the individuals and companies operating in this space. In 2020, the Forests Act was amended to introduce a new registration system for forestry advisers and log traders, as log traders will need to also register for legal harvest, this bill aligns with the registration system currently being implemented for log traders.