Technical documentation
Indian trees outside forests standard
National standard
The national trees outside forests standard of India, endorsed by PEFC on 25 July 2022. The review date is 10 August 2024.
The national trees outside forests standard of India, endorsed by PEFC on 25 July 2022. The review date is 10 August 2024.
Chinese sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of China (CFCC). It maintained its endorsement on 5 October 2022. The review date is 27 July 2024.
The national sustainable forest management standard of China (CFCC). It maintained its endorsement on 5 October 2022. The review date is 27 July 2024.
Bulgarian sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of Bulgaria, endorsed by PEFC on 25 October 2019. The review date is 26 June 2024.
The national sustainable forest management standard of Bulgaria, endorsed by PEFC on 25 October 2019. The review date is 26 June 2024.
Sustainable Forest Management, PEFC ST 1003
Benchmark Standard
Date of implementation 28 November 2018
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.
Group Forest Management Certification, PEFC ST 1002
Benchmark Standard
Date of implementation 28 November 2018
This benchmark defines the general requirements for national forest certification systems with group forest management certification. Stakeholders use this benchmark when they develop their national group certification requirements. It covers aspects such as the minimum requirements for internal monitoring and auditing within a certified group – a vital process if group certification is to be effective.
This benchmark defines the general requirements for national forest certification systems with group forest management certification. Stakeholders use this benchmark when they develop their national group certification requirements. It covers aspects such as the minimum requirements for internal monitoring and auditing within a certified group – a vital process if group certification is to be effective.