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.
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.
Development Report: Certification Body Requirements - Sustainable Forest Management (ST 1004)
Development report
This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Certification Body Requirements - Sustainable Forest Management (ST 1004:202X).
This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Certification Body Requirements - Sustainable Forest Management (ST 1004:202X).
Development report: PEFC Trademarks (ST 2001), Chain of Custody (ST 2002)
Development report
This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final drafts of PEFC Trademarks (ST 2001:201X) and PEFC Chain of Custody (ST 2002:201X).
This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final drafts of PEFC Trademarks (ST 2001:201X) and PEFC Chain of Custody (ST 2002:201X).
Development report: Certification Body Requirements - Chain of Custody (ST 2003)
Development report
This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Certification Body Requirements - Chain of Custody (ST 2003:201X).
This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Certification Body Requirements - Chain of Custody (ST 2003:201X).