News
20 August 2020
A world first: 5-storey hotel made of PEFC-certified timber opened in Austria
Sustainable construction
PEFC-certified glued laminated timber and cross laminated timber were used for the entire supporting structure. The wood used for the furniture, doors, floors and decoration gives the rooms a warm atmosphere and a natural scent.
18 August 2020
Forests are an endless inspiration for photography
Forests in photos
This August, Peter Vörös, a runner up in our 2019 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, tells us the story behind his photo ‘Three Generations’ and why it is so important to show our children the wonders of the forests.
14 August 2020
SGEC/PEFC Japan presents the world’s first PEFC-certified sweets
Certification on the ground
‘Chichibu Mayu’, means ‘cocoon-shaped marshmallow’, is made from the sap of maple trees and is the world’s first forest-born sweet to achieve PEFC certification.
11 August 2020
Curious squirrel takes first place in Belgian photo contest
Forests in photos
Have a look at the winners of PEFC Belgium's 2020 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ national photo contest and discover the beauty of Belgium’s forests!
5 August 2020
The Rye by Tikari in London: sustainable living, with a difference
Sustainable construction
The Rye by Tikari Works is a building of ten apartments, that gets its special and authentic look thanks to the use of cross laminated timber.