Technical documentation
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.
Chilean sustainable forest management standard (plantations)
National standard
The national sustainable forest management or plantations standard of Chile. It maintained its endorsement on 31 October 2023. The review date is 24 November 2027.
The national sustainable forest management or plantations standard of Chile. It maintained its endorsement on 31 October 2023. The review date is 24 November 2027.
Czech sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of Czechia. It maintained its endorsement on 10 January 2024. The review date is 25 May 2028.
The national sustainable forest management standard of Czechia. It maintained its endorsement on 10 January 2024. The review date is 25 May 2028.