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What makes PEFC unique AND the system of choice?

About PEFC

This one-pager presents some of the unique and distinguishing features of PEFC when compared to other international certification systems.

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This one-pager presents some of the unique and distinguishing features of PEFC when compared to other international certification systems.

PEFC Global Statistics, December 2017

About PEFC

By the end of 2017, 313 million hectares of forest area was PEFC certified, and more than 11,400 PEFC Chain of Custody certificates had been issued.

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By the end of 2017, 313 million hectares of forest area was PEFC certified, and more than 11,400 PEFC Chain of Custody certificates had been issued.

PEFC Global Statistics, December 2016

About PEFC

By the end of 2016, over 301 million hectares of forest area was PEFC certified, and more than 10,900 PEFC Chain of Custody certificates had been issued.

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By the end of 2016, over 301 million hectares of forest area was PEFC certified, and more than 10,900 PEFC Chain of Custody certificates had been issued.

PEFC Global Statistics, December 2015

About PEFC

By the end of 2015, over 272 million hectares of forest area was PEFC certified, and more than 10,700 PEFC Chain of Custody certificates had been issued.

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By the end of 2015, over 272 million hectares of forest area was PEFC certified, and more than 10,700 PEFC Chain of Custody certificates had been issued.

Benefits of Project Certification

Construction

When it comes to individual construction projects, the construction industry faces specific challenges when proving that the timber specified and supplied is from certified sustainable sources. Project Certification has been designed as a mechanism for gaining independent verification of the use of certified timber in a one-off project such as a construction project which has a limited duration.

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When it comes to individual construction projects, the construction industry faces specific challenges when proving that the timber specified and supplied is from certified sustainable sources. Project Certification has been designed as a mechanism for gaining independent verification of the use of certified timber in a one-off project such as a construction project which has a limited duration.

COVID-19

See PEFC's latest COVID-19 guidance for certification bodies and certified entities.

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