News
2 April 2020
PEFC standards, who writes them?
20th anniversary
By bringing together a diverse group of people that must work together to build consensus, we can ensure that our standards meet the many expectations placed upon them, and that they integrate the best available knowledge.
30 March 2020
Humans of the Forests – Sonia’s story
Forests in photos
The second instalment of our micro documentary series takes us to Chile, where we meet Sonia Carrasco, an indigenous Mapuche woman who works in the forest as a gatherer.
26 March 2020
The PEFC standards – the core of what we do
20th anniversary
What is a PEFC standard and how do we ensure they continue to be innovative, relevant and effective? And are the same standards applied all over the world?
25 March 2020
COVID-19: PEFC extends transition period for 2020 standards
PEFC system news
This extension gives certified entities and certification bodies an additional six months to align their procedures with the requirements of our three revised standards.
23 March 2020
Humans of the Forests – second instalment released
Forests in photos
The second instalment of our micro documentary series takes us to Chile, where three more people share their stories with us. All of them depend on the forest for their livelihoods – in very different ways.