Technical documentation
French (French Guiana) sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of France, covering French Guiana, endorsed by PEFC on 26 March 2025. The review date is 16 June 2028.
The national sustainable forest management standard of France, covering French Guiana, endorsed by PEFC on 26 March 2025. The review date is 16 June 2028.
Uruguayan sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of Uruguay. It maintained its endorsement on 26 April 2022. The review date is 24 September 2025.
The national sustainable forest management standard of Uruguay. It maintained its endorsement on 26 April 2022. The review date is 24 September 2025.
Sustainable Forest Management, PEFC ST 1003
Benchmark Standard
Date of implementation 13 November 2024
This benchmark lays out the international requirements for sustainable forest management. Developed by a working group with representation of all relevant stakeholders, it describes the criteria and indicators we believe are vital for the sustainable management of a forest. Every national forest management standard must address these requirements to achieve PEFC endorsement.
This benchmark lays out the international requirements for sustainable forest management. Developed by a working group with representation of all relevant stakeholders, it describes the criteria and indicators we believe are vital for the sustainable management of a forest. Every national forest management standard must address these requirements to achieve PEFC endorsement.
Hungarian sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of Hungary. It maintained its endorsement on 5 November 2024. The review date is 30 May 2028.
The national sustainable forest management standard of Hungary. It maintained its endorsement on 5 November 2024. The review date is 30 May 2028.
Requirements for Certification Bodies operating Certification against PEFC Endorsed Forest Management Standards, PEFC ST 1004
Benchmark Standard
Date of implementation 12 July 2024
This standard lays out the PEFC international benchmark requirements for certification bodies operating sustainable forest management certification. It defines the minimum international requirements for certification bodies to be adopted by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems and indicates the specific benchmark requirements that shall be further developed by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems.
This standard lays out the PEFC international benchmark requirements for certification bodies operating sustainable forest management certification. It defines the minimum international requirements for certification bodies to be adopted by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems and indicates the specific benchmark requirements that shall be further developed by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems.