Technical documentation

Technical documentation

South African forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of South Africa (SAFAS), endorsed by PEFC on 9 November 2018. The review date is 6 October 2022.

 Download (609.74 KB)

The national sustainable forest management standard of South Africa (SAFAS), endorsed by PEFC on 9 November 2018. The review date is 6 October 2022.

Endorsement of National Systems - Introduction to changes

Standards development

An overview of the changes made to the PEFC Endorsement of National Systems guide (1007:2017) compared to the previous version from 2012.

 Download (74.08 KB)

An overview of the changes made to the PEFC Endorsement of National Systems guide (1007:2017) compared to the previous version from 2012.

Development report: Endorsement of National Systems (GD 1007)

Development report

This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Endorsement of National Systems (GD 1007:201X).

 Download (83.33 KB)

This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Endorsement of National Systems (GD 1007:201X).

Indian sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of India, endorsed by PEFC on 27 February 2019. The review date is 9 September 2022.

 Download (588.23 KB)

The national sustainable forest management standard of India, endorsed by PEFC on 27 February 2019. The review date is 9 September 2022.

Austrian sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of Austria, re-endorsed by PEFC on 29 March 2018. The review date is 29 May 2022.

 Download (389.68 KB)

The national sustainable forest management standard of Austria, re-endorsed by PEFC on 29 March 2018. The review date is 29 May 2022.

Conflict Timber

See PEFC's guidance following the announcement that all timber originating from Russia and Belarus is ‘conflict timber’.

COVID-19

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

PEFC contact

Marta Martínez Pardo

Certification Programme Senior Manager

Keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter