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31 July 2018
Squirrel takes first place in Slovakian photo contest
Forests in photos
We proudly present the winners of PEFC Slovakia’s ‘Discover the forest, discover PEFC’ photo contest!
27 July 2018
Discover the finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize I
Sustainable construction
Supported by PEFC, the prize rewards architects and project teams for using certified timber for constructions outstanding in sustainability, innovation, quality or aesthetics. Have a look at three of the shortlisted projects!
23 July 2018
Dreamlike forest paths star in the winning photos of the Dutch photo contest
Forests in photos
PEFC Netherlands' was searching for the 'Most beautiful forest path' in its national photo contest. Have a look at the winning images!
23 July 2018
Give your feedback on the national systems of Bulgaria, India and Thailand
PEFC system news
Bulgaria, India and Thailand submitted their national forest certification systems for the first time, marking an important step towards PEFC certification in the countries.
20 July 2018
We should rediscover the joy of being in the forest
Forests in photos
This July, Paolo Salvadori, a runner up in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, shares the story behind his picture and why forests are so special for him.
13 July 2018
Sustainable forest management in Republic of Korea boosted by PEFC endorsement
PEFC system news
Republic of Korea has achieved the PEFC endorsement of its national forest certification system and is looking forward to the increased production and export of PEFC-certified products!
11 July 2018
Shortlisted projects highlight diversity of timber in construction
Sustainable construction
Discover the impressive projects shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival’s Best Use of Certified Timber Prize - supported by PEFC!
9 July 2018
PEFC-certified fashion @ the United Nations Headquarters!
Forests for Fashion
As part of our Forests for Fashion initiative, we are highlighting the role of forests and forest products towards a sustainable fashion sector, throughout the High Level Political Forum.
6 July 2018
Revised standards: New design
PEFC system news
Not only the content of our standards is changing, but their appearance too! We have lightened them up with images on the front page and have introduced a colour coding system.
6 July 2018
Sustainable Forest Management public consultation over
PEFC system news
Stakeholders from around the world have had their say, giving vital feedback on our revised sustainable forest management benchmark.
5 July 2018
Sustainable forest management in Myanmar one-step closer
News
Last month, the MFCC held its first annual multi-stakeholder coordination meeting, attended by a wide range of national and international stakeholders.
2 July 2018
CertforChile’s photo contest reveals how we are all part of the forest
Forests in photos
Discover the winning images of CertforChile's photo contest “Vive y sé parte del bosque junto a PEFC”!
28 June 2018
A forest is a place of peace
Forests in photos
Robert Sommer, a runner up in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest tells us more about his stunning picture 'Sunrise in Summer'.
28 June 2018
PEFC, Bamboo and Rattan: Towards Meeting the SDGs and the Bonn Challenge together
Driving innovation
The meeting brought together stakeholders from around the world to discuss how bamboo and rattan can contribute to South-South cooperation, climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals.
26 June 2018
Macedonian forestry dreams come true with PEFC endorsement
PEFC system news
Macedonia has achieved PEFC endorsement of its national forest certification!
21 June 2018
The Fairytale Lane enchants the Belgian photo contest jury
Forests in photos
Have a look at the winning images of PEFC Belgium’s 'Experience Forests, Experience PEFC' photo contest!
19 June 2018
Enhanced social requirements and promoting gender equality - Give your feedback on our revised Sustainable Forest Management benchmark!
PEFC system news
The Sustainable Forest Management benchmark is at the core of what we do, providing the basis for the requirements that forest owners or managers must meet to achieve PEFC certification.
11 June 2018
Experience Forests, Experience PEFC – did you take part?
Forests in photos
Last week, our 2018 PEFC Photo Contest came to close – thank you for over 12,000 amazing photos!
31 May 2018
Connecting certified forests to sustainable construction
Sustainable construction
Across the world, the architecture community is embracing wood to deliver award winning projects. Using wood in construction is fantastic, but only if it comes from a sustainable source.
29 May 2018
We explain the changes to our sustainable forest management benchmark
PEFC system news
In two webinars, we will introduce and explain the main proposed changes to our international benchmark.