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12 October 2018
In the forest, I become part of nature
Forests in photos
Špela Kurnik, a runner up in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest tells us the story behind her photo ‘Panorama’.
10 October 2018
Head Above Water: PEFC-certified timber helps to challenge mental health stigma
Sustainable construction
Visitors to London’s South Bank last month saw a dramatic change to the city’s skyline, all in support of the UK mental health and the anti-stigma campaign, Time to Change.
8 October 2018
For wealth to be sustainable, smallholders must be part of it, FAO & PEFC agree
News
Ensuring that smallholders can achieve certification and therefore access international markets, has always been at the heart of PEFC – this is why we developed group certification nearly two decades ago.
5 October 2018
Unity in diversity in Japan’s new National Olympic Stadium
Sustainable construction
How can all of Japan’s 47 prefectures be united in a New National Olympic Stadium? Through timber from PEFC-certified forests!
26 September 2018
Chain of Custody auditor training in Southeast Asia – register now!
Training announcements
Auditors from around Southeast Asia are invited to join our Chain of Custody auditor training session, with a special focus on the Due Diligence System for sourcing from smallholders.
25 September 2018
In autumn, the forest comes to life again
Forests in photos
‘Autumn in the forest’ by Marco Bertolini is September's photo in the spotlight.
14 September 2018
Myanmar lays the foundations for sustainable forest management
News
Myanmar launched its third party timber certification system, an important building block as the country develops its national forest certification system.
7 September 2018
Discover the finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize III
Sustainable construction
Two more finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize are the Macquarie University Incubator, that provides a space for students to research and develop ideas, and the Belarusian Memorial Chapel, the first wooden church built in London since the Great Fire of 1666.
5 September 2018
Artte Telai: PEFC-certified table tennis rackets made in Italy
News
With Artte Telai, the Italian workshop Artigian Mobili created a series of table tennis rackets made from PEFC-certified timber from the forest of Paneveggio in Trentino - also called the 'Violin's forest' for its resonating wood.
5 September 2018
Forests as places of peace and joy in PEFC Slovenia’s photo contest
Forests in photos
Discover the winning photos of PEFC Slovenia’s 'Feel the forest, experience PEFC' photo contest!
3 September 2018
My forest, my story… photo contest captures Austria’s best forest moments
Forests in photos
Participants shared their favourite forest moments in PEFC Austria’s photo contest - have a look at the winning photos!
23 August 2018
Discover the finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize II
Sustainable construction
Discover two more projects shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival’s Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: An epic music theatre in London and an office building in Sydney that sets new standards in sustainability.
22 August 2018
Innovation at the heart of 2018 PEFC Collaboration Fund winners!
Collaboration Fund
Discover the three impressive winning projects of the 2018 PEFC Collaboration Fund!
16 August 2018
Photo contest winners depict movement and relaxation in Finland’s forests
Forests in photos
Have a look at the winning photos of Finland's photo contest!
16 August 2018
Healthy forests have a significant impact on our lives
Forests in photos
This August, we hear from Sapto Nugroho, a runner up in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, and learn more about his photo ‘Water Bombing’.
14 August 2018
Darkness, light and magic win PEFC Italy’s photo contest
Forests in photos
Discover the three winners of PEFC Italy's photo contest which were chosen out of more than 900 photos!
8 August 2018
UK and Ireland’s photo contest winners reveal the versatility of our forests
Forests in photos
Have a look at the winners of PEFC UK and PEFC Ireland’s ‘Forests, our home, workplace and playground’ photo contest!
8 August 2018
A sustainable fashion industry? Forests can help!
Forests for Fashion
We brought our Forests for Fashion initiative to the big stage through an exhibit of stunning and innovative clothes made from forest-derived materials.
2 August 2018
Companies can benefit from PEFC to demonstrate impact towards the SDGs
News
The 2018 SGEC/PEFC Forest Certification Forum took place 28 June 2018 in Tokyo, with over 150 stakeholders in attendance, discussing how PEFC can help companies support the SDGs.
2 August 2018
Photo contest winners depict the diverse richness of India’s forests
Forests in photos
Take a look at the winning images of and discover the many dimensions of Indian forests are revealed through the winners of the “Experience Forests, Experience Life” photo contest, run by the Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF).