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14 March 2018
New Prize for “Best Use of Certified Timber” at World Architecture Festival – enter now!
Sustainable construction
The Best Use of Certified Timber Prize, supported by PEFC, will reward project teams and architects that have used certified timber in an innovative, educational or artistic manner, whilst demonstrating responsible sourcing in a completed building.
6 March 2018
Sustainable, forest-based fashion brought to life at the United Nations
Forests for Fashion
Forest-based materials are much more environmentally friendly than cotton and synthetic fibers, requiring less water and energy to produce.
22 February 2018
Forests take us by wings of fancy: they have no barriers
Forests in photos
Somenath Mukhopadhyay, a runner up in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest tells us more about his photo Woodsy Fancy.
20 February 2018
Communicating benefits of forest products key to unlocking potential contribution to SDGs
News
Forest products are key to a green economy that relies on sustainable materials with a minimal environmental footprint.
15 February 2018
PEFC announces upcoming online Chain of Custody auditor training
Training announcements
The training is aimed at auditors with experience in Chain of Custody certification. The training schedule is now available.
7 February 2018
Double certification continues to grow, joint PEFC/FSC data shows
PEFC system news
The total global certified area grew by 3.7 million hectares, and the double certified area increased by almost one million hectares.
2 February 2018
Forests are under threat – use them or lose them!
News
We believe we need to use our forests responsibly. How can you help? Buy PEFC-certified products!
2 February 2018
There is still time to give your feedback on PEFC Group Certification!
PEFC system news
Through group certification groups of small-forest landholders can work together to achieve certification. Make sure you do not miss your opportunity to give your feedback on our revised Group Certification standard!
31 January 2018
India launches its national forest certification system!
PEFC system news
Since joining the PEFC alliance in 2015, the Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF) has been working with stakeholders from around the country to develop the national sustainable forest management standard.
29 January 2018
Responsible Wood Chairman recognized in the Australia Day Honours
News
Dr. Hans Drielsma, has been awarded the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the commercial forestry industry, to sustainable management practices and certification programs, and to professional bodies.
25 January 2018
Olam International and Mondi join PEFC as International Stakeholder members
PEFC system news
By becoming members, these organizations help and support us in our vital work to ensure the sustainable management of the world’s forests.
19 January 2018
Hard work in the forest is often the only way to make a livelihood in rural areas
Forests in photos
For every month of 2018, we will be showcasing one of the photos from our 2017 photo contest, with January dedicated to ‘Hard Work’, taken by Tony Potaš in Slovakia.
8 January 2018
We explain the changes to our group certification standard
PEFC system news
Two webinars will introduce and explain the main proposed changes to PEFC ST 1002 – the standard that defines the general requirements for forest certification systems with group forest management certification.
4 January 2018
American Tree Farm System and Czech Republic achieve PEFC re-endorsement
PEFC system news
Through a rigorous assessment process, we can ensure that the country’s national standards meet our globally accepted PEFC Sustainability Benchmarks.
21 December 2017
PEFC helps cities get their Christmas festivities started!
News
Christmas is round the corner. Time for us to head into town, to a Christmas market or to see the festive lights. But what city square would be complete without a Christmas tree?
20 December 2017
Give your feedback on PEFC Group Certification! Public consultation open
PEFC system news
Share your insights and knowledge to help us further improve this important standard.
18 December 2017
PEFC publishes its first two revised technical documents!
PEFC system news
We have recently finished the revision of two technical documents and presented a new approach to the endorsement of national systems.
14 December 2017
Belarus achieves PEFC re-endorsement
PEFC system news
The national forest certification system of Belarus has successfully achieved PEFC re-endorsement, confirming it continues to meet our globally recognized Sustainability Benchmarks.
12 December 2017
Where next for PEFC? Potential members have their say
News
The 22nd PEFC General Assembly closed with voices from the future, as countries actively developing national forest certification systems took to the floor.
8 December 2017
UDT investigates complaint against RDLP Bialystok
News
PEFC International filed a complaint against the forest management certification issued by UDT-CERT to RDLP Bialystok (CSL/722/2017) on 1 December 2017.