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28 April 2021

COVID-19: Chain of custody auditing guidance for certification bodies and certified companies

Guidance document

Guidance for chain of custody auditing of PEFC certified companies affected by restrictions due to COVID-19. This updated guidance - Version 8 - was released 28 April 2021.

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Guidance for chain of custody auditing of PEFC certified companies affected by restrictions due to COVID-19. This updated guidance - Version 8 - was released 28 April 2021.

15 April 2021

SFI sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). It maintained its endorsement on 16 December 2021. The standard covers both the United States (USA) and Canada. The review date is 15 April 2026.

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The national sustainable forest management standard of Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). It maintained its endorsement on 16 December 2021. The standard covers both the United States (USA) and Canada. The review date is 15 April 2026.

9 April 2021

Ukrainian assessment report

Assessment Report

Assessment report for the national forest certification system of Ukraine, by TJConsulting.

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Assessment report for the national forest certification system of Ukraine, by TJConsulting.

31 March 2021

PEFC Global Statistics, March 2021

About PEFC

As of March 2021, over 330 million hectares of forest area was PEFC certified, and nearly 12,500 PEFC chain of custody certificates had been issued.

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As of March 2021, over 330 million hectares of forest area was PEFC certified, and nearly 12,500 PEFC chain of custody certificates had been issued.

30 March 2021

Japanese sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of Japan. It maintained its endorsement on 31 January 2022. The review date is 29 March 2026.

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The national sustainable forest management standard of Japan. It maintained its endorsement on 31 January 2022. The review date is 29 March 2026.

29 March 2021

Brazilian sustainable forest management standard for native forests

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard for native forests of Brazil, endorsed by PEFC on 11 August 2023. The review date is 29 March 2026.

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The national sustainable forest management standard for native forests of Brazil, endorsed by PEFC on 11 August 2023. The review date is 29 March 2026.

29 March 2021

Brazilian sustainable forest management standard for planted forests

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard for planted forests of Brazil, endorsed by PEFC on 11 August 2023. The review date is 29 March 2026.

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The national sustainable forest management standard for planted forests of Brazil, endorsed by PEFC on 11 August 2023. The review date is 29 March 2026.

5 March 2021

Danish sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of Denmark. It maintained its endorsement on 7 March 2022. The review date is 5 March 2026.

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The national sustainable forest management standard of Denmark. It maintained its endorsement on 7 March 2022. The review date is 5 March 2026.

22 February 2021

Minutes from the February 2021 Board meeting

Board minutes

This meeting took place as a conference call.

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This meeting took place as a conference call.

25 January 2021

Indonesian sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of Indonesia (IFCC). It maintained its endorsement on 7 March 2022. The review date is 25 January 2026.

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The national sustainable forest management standard of Indonesia (IFCC). It maintained its endorsement on 7 March 2022. The review date is 25 January 2026.

15 January 2021

Enabling sustainability in forest management - our unique approach

About PEFC

Forest certification is at the core of our work, as we promote and enable sustainable forest management around the world. We recognize that while the concept of sustainable forest management is global in nature, its implementation is local. This is why we work with local organizations and people to advance responsible forestry. This brochure provides an overview of how we approach the core of our work, forest certification.

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Forest certification is at the core of our work, as we promote and enable sustainable forest management around the world. We recognize that while the concept of sustainable forest management is global in nature, its implementation is local. This is why we work with local organizations and people to advance responsible forestry. This brochure provides an overview of how we approach the core of our work, forest certification.

6 January 2021

Bosnia and Herzegovina sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of Bosnia and Herzegovina, part of the regional Balkan Forest Certification Scheme. The standard achieved endorsement on 31 August 2022. The review date is 6 January 2026.

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The national sustainable forest management standard of Bosnia and Herzegovina, part of the regional Balkan Forest Certification Scheme. The standard achieved endorsement on 31 August 2022. The review date is 6 January 2026.

6 January 2021

Bosnian and Herzegovinian national standard endorsement milestones

Endorsement milestones

The endorsement milestones for the national standard of Bosnia and Herzegovina, part of the regional Balkan Forest Certification Scheme.

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The endorsement milestones for the national standard of Bosnia and Herzegovina, part of the regional Balkan Forest Certification Scheme.

31 December 2020

PEFC Annual Review 2020

Annual Review

Our 2020 Annual Review gives an insight into the work of the PEFC alliance in 2020, highlighting some of the key achievements of PEFC and our partners.

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Our 2020 Annual Review gives an insight into the work of the PEFC alliance in 2020, highlighting some of the key achievements of PEFC and our partners.

31 December 2020

PEFC Global Statistics, December 2020

About PEFC

As of December 2020, 324 million hectares of forest area was PEFC certified, and more than 12,000 PEFC chain of custody certificates had been issued.

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As of December 2020, 324 million hectares of forest area was PEFC certified, and more than 12,000 PEFC chain of custody certificates had been issued.

18 December 2020

PAFC Congo Basin sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The regional sustainable forest management standard of PAFC Congo Basin, covering Gabon, Cameroon, and Republic of Congo, which achieved endorsement by PEFC on 16 December 2021. The review date is 28 November 2025.

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The regional sustainable forest management standard of PAFC Congo Basin, covering Gabon, Cameroon, and Republic of Congo, which achieved endorsement by PEFC on 16 December 2021. The review date is 28 November 2025.

18 December 2020

COVID-19: SFM auditing guidance for certification bodies and certified companies

Guidance document

Guidance for sustainable forest management auditing of PEFC certified companies affected by restrictions due to COVID-19.

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Guidance for sustainable forest management auditing of PEFC certified companies affected by restrictions due to COVID-19.

18 December 2020

COVID-19: SFM auditing guidance for certification bodies and certified companies - tracked changes

Information document

Guidance for sustainable forest management auditing of PEFC certified companies affected by restrictions due to COVID-19 - the tracked changes version.

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Guidance for sustainable forest management auditing of PEFC certified companies affected by restrictions due to COVID-19 - the tracked changes version.

16 December 2020

PEFC Chain of Custody Pool of Experts Programme Guidelines

Guidance document

Guidance and minimum requirements for the technical experts providing chain of custody training to auditors, reviewers and certification decision makers, as part of the Pool of Experts programme.

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Guidance and minimum requirements for the technical experts providing chain of custody training to auditors, reviewers and certification decision makers, as part of the Pool of Experts programme.

2 December 2020

Issuance of PEFC trademarks usage licences by the PEFC Council, PEFC GD 1005

Procedural document

PEFC GD 1005:2020 sets out the rules for the issuance of PEFC trademarks usage licences by the PEFC Council, to ensure legally compliant use of the PEFC trademarks in accordance with PEFC ST 2001, Trademarks Rules - Requirements.

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PEFC GD 1005:2020 sets out the rules for the issuance of PEFC trademarks usage licences by the PEFC Council, to ensure legally compliant use of the PEFC trademarks in accordance with PEFC ST 2001, Trademarks Rules - Requirements.

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