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20 August 2020
A world first: 5-storey hotel made of PEFC-certified timber opened in Austria
Sustainable construction
PEFC-certified glued laminated timber and cross laminated timber were used for the entire supporting structure. The wood used for the furniture, doors, floors and decoration gives the rooms a warm atmosphere and a natural scent.
18 August 2020
Forests are an endless inspiration for photography
Forests in photos
This August, Peter Vörös, a runner up in our 2019 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, tells us the story behind his photo ‘Three Generations’ and why it is so important to show our children the wonders of the forests.
14 August 2020
SGEC/PEFC Japan presents the world’s first PEFC-certified sweets
Certification on the ground
‘Chichibu Mayu’, means ‘cocoon-shaped marshmallow’, is made from the sap of maple trees and is the world’s first forest-born sweet to achieve PEFC certification.
11 August 2020
Curious squirrel takes first place in Belgian photo contest
Forests in photos
Have a look at the winners of PEFC Belgium's 2020 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ national photo contest and discover the beauty of Belgium’s forests!
5 August 2020
The Rye by Tikari in London: sustainable living, with a difference
Sustainable construction
The Rye by Tikari Works is a building of ten apartments, that gets its special and authentic look thanks to the use of cross laminated timber.
3 August 2020
Mystical fairytale forest takes first place in Slovakian photo contest
Forests in photos
PEFC Slovakia presents the winners of their 2020 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ national photo contest - have a look!
30 July 2020
In conversation with… PEFC and BWI talk people, forestry and certification
Event report
Earlier this month, our CEO Ben Gunneberg and Coen van der Veer from BWI came together to talk about people, forests and certification.
28 July 2020
Circle K moves toward sustainability with PEFC-certified packaging
Certification on the ground
Using certified paper was an important requirement in the tender process for Circle K’s new range of holistic food packaging within all stores across Europe.
27 July 2020
PEFC Training Recognition Programme: upcoming Initial Sessions – register now!
Training announcements
Certification body representatives and trainers are invited to register for one of our upcoming online Initial Sessions, as part of the PEFC Training Recognition Programme.
24 July 2020
Celebrating construction with timber – Enter your project into the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize!
Sustainable construction
Concrete, steel, cement and glass are among the most frequently used construction materials, but they emit large amounts of carbon and harm our planet. Wood does just the opposite: rather than emitting carbon, it stores it, helping us to significantly reduce our carbon footprint.
22 July 2020
Regent's Park Theatre London: timber performs perfectly
Sustainable construction
Opened in the 1930s, the theatre undertook a re-development project in 2012, using CLT for a series of buildings. In 2018, CLT took again centre stage in the construction of a new, sustainable two-storey building.
20 July 2020
Top marks for PEFC International in Dutch timber procurement assessment
PEFC system news
After a detailed review procedure, the Dutch Timber Procurement Assessment Committee (TPAC) concludes that PEFC International meets all Dutch procurement criteria for timber and recommends to continue the approval and acceptance of PEFC with regards to the Dutch procurement policy.
14 July 2020
We have a lot to thank our forests for
Forests in photos
This July, we hear from Kjell Wiklund, a runner up in our 2019 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Kjell tells us about his photo ‘Forest in Furudal’ and why it is so important to take care of our forests.
10 July 2020
A treasure in the sand dunes – Australian Turtle Centre uses timber for its strength and sustainability
Sustainable construction
Mon Repos is home to the largest concentration of marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland. The Centre recently underwent a rejuvenation, using certified glue laminated timber.
7 July 2020
Giving a voice to the people: How forest certification improves lives
News
Join us next Wednesday for our latest ‘In conversation with…’ webinar as discuss how forest certification improves the lives of the people living and working in the forest.
3 July 2020
PEFC-certified timber helps Heath Robinson Museum meet its low energy ambitions
Sustainable construction
The dynamic new Heath Robinson museum in Pinner, UK, uses PEFC-certified CLT to make a place for community arts, activity and exhibitions.
30 June 2020
PEFC 20th anniversary: a year of celebrations
20th anniversary
Exactly one year ago, our year of celebrations began. For our 20th anniversary, we told the story of PEFC's beginnings, growth and development, present and future through a range of articles, photos and videos.
29 June 2020
Certification Body Training Recognition Programme launched: register now
Training announcements
Unfortunately, the two upcoming PEFC Training Recognition Programme sessions for certification bodies are now full and registration is no longer possible.
25 June 2020
External recognition and awareness raising: an expression of trust in PEFC
20th anniversary
Our CEO Ben Gunneberg explains how each of us can support the sustainable safeguarding of our forests by looking for the PEFC label.
24 June 2020
The forest is a place of tranquillity and stillness
Forests in photos
This June, we hear from Martin Šebesta, a runner up in our 2019 'Experience Forests, Experience PEFC' photo contest. Martin tells us more about his photo and why forests and forest certification are so important.