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24 May 2018
Without forests, our mother earth could not exist
Forests in photos
Fabio Bercorpi, a runner up in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, tells us about his photo 'Light in the Forest' and why he loves forests.
18 May 2018
Austria, Canada, UK and Uruguay achieve PEFC re-endorsement
PEFC system news
Austria, Canada, UK and Uruguay continue to meet our globally recognized Sustainability Benchmarks.
14 May 2018
The forest solution: PEFC, fashion and sustainable supply chains
Forests for Fashion
One of the most resource intensive industries in the world, the fashion industry is increasingly looking to implement sustainability within its supply chains. The solution? Forests, of course!
9 May 2018
2018 PEFC Collaboration Fund: two days left to apply!
Collaboration Fund
We are looking for project proposals that pioneer the application of technology and innovation within forest certification.
7 May 2018
Going beyond forests: PEFC to open certification to farmers and agroforestry
PEFC system news
From expanded social requirements to the opportunity to broaden the scope of sustainable forest management; together with our stakeholders we have moved this benchmark forward – and now we need to hear from you.
4 May 2018
Building with wood: creative, innovative and inspirational
Sustainable construction
Wood is the perfect material for inspiration and construction. It is strong and flexible, and importantly, easy to work, process and finish.
25 April 2018
Public consultation for new SFI Small Lands Group Certification Module
PEFC system news
The SFI Small Lands Group Certification Module offers certification of a group of small family forest lands, under one certificate, that are supplying the SFI Program Participant that is certified to the SFI 2015-2019 Fiber Sourcing Standard.
24 April 2018
Get your cameras and phones ready – become the 2018 PEFC Photographer of the Year!
Forests in photos
Taking part in the photo contest is easy: head to Instagram and post your awesome forest photo using the contest hashtag – and that’s it, you’re done!
19 April 2018
UDT-CERT withdraws PEFC certificate from RDLP Bialystok
News
This action follows the ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that Poland has failed its obligations to protect Białowieża forest under the Habitats and Birds Directives.
17 April 2018
PEFC Collaboration Fund: Calling on innovators in the forest sector!
Collaboration Fund
This year, our Collaboration Fund is all about pioneering the application of technology and innovation within forest certification. The Fund's Call for Proposals is open until 11 May.
10 April 2018
Upcoming Chain of Custody auditor training – register now!
Training announcements
With several PEFC Chain of Custody training sessions taking place in May, individual auditors are encouraged to sign up to secure their participation!
4 April 2018
The forest is nature’s cathedral…
Forests in photos
This April we learn more about the photo 'Wondering Babies of Boreal Owls', taken by Miroslav Saniga, a runner up in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest.
29 March 2018
Greenpeace claims incorrect and outdated, PEFC confirms
News
The claims made by Greenpeace are invalid, incorrect and based on an outdated and discredited report from 2011.
29 March 2018
Affordable and sustainable: prefabricated home wins green award!
Sustainable construction
Architects working with timber are being rewarded – getting deserved recognition for choosing to design with a material that helps keep our planet healthy now and in the future.
28 March 2018
Sustainability, solidarity and gender equality on the catwalk
Forests for Fashion
PEFC Spain has collaborated with Spanish fashion designer María Lafuente, promoting sustainable materials and supporting gender equality.
27 March 2018
PEFC International office move!
News
We are moving office! Our address will change but our phone number will remain the same.
23 March 2018
After 10 years: goodbye to Kees
News
The time has come for us to say goodbye to Kees Boon, one of the founders of PEFC Netherlands, as he officially retires as Chairman of PEFC Netherlands.
21 March 2018
International Day of Forests: PEFC and Sustainable Cities
International Day of Forests
This year, the International Day of Forests is all about Forests and Sustainable Cities, highlighting the many contributions forests make towards sustainable cities.
21 March 2018
Call for Proposals: the 2018 PEFC Collaboration Fund competition is OPEN
Collaboration Fund
This year, we are looking for project proposals that pioneer the application of technology and innovation within forest certification. Make sure you have applied by 11 May 2018!
16 March 2018
Forests are a fantastic place to inspire photography
Forests in photos
This March we hear from Aleš Krivec, a runner up in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, who tells us more about his stunning image ‘In the Fog’.