Rupert Oliver is an independent forest products consultant and an internationally recognized authority on market trends, environmental issues, sustainable forest management and certification, particularly focusing on hardwoods. Rupert has a masters degree in forestry and has advised a wide range of government agencies and business associations both at international and national level during a career spanning over 30 years. Rupert is a popular speaker at wood forums and conferences all over the world and is a regular contributor to the AHEC convention.