News
15 September 2023
Modvion Wind Turbine: sustainable wind energy thanks to wood
Sustainable construction
Wind power and PEFC-certified timber are coming together in a 105-metre wind turbine tower made of laminated veneer lumber. Wood technology company Modvion are currently installing the tower in Sweden.
8 September 2023
Sint-Jozef Campus: Belgium’s largest CLT project uses PEFC-certified timber
Sustainable construction
The new Sint-Jozef campus in Ekeren, Belgium, was built in just one year using PEFC-certified, cross laminated timber (CLT). The 6,000 m² of timber used stores 4,400 tonnes of CO2.
5 September 2023
I love the forest - it’s a retreat and a source of inspiration at the same time
Forests in photos
This September, we learn more about the winner of our 2022 PEFC Photo Contest. The photo that convinced our jury is ‘Small Woods in a Big Forest’, taken by Beate Magedin.
30 August 2023
Last chance for feedback on ST 1004: certification body requirements for sustainable forest management
PEFC system news
The deadline for feedback on the second draft of ST 1004, requirements for certification bodies operating sustainable forest management certification, is just a few days away. Give your comments by 5 September.
29 August 2023
Talking PEFC and Forest Management – Michael Berger on Original Thinkers
Opinion
In the podcast, Michael discussed the benefits of forests for climate change mitigation and beyond, and how PEFC continues to meet evolving expectations through local involvement.