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1 June 2015
Hungary moves closer to a national forest certification system
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Stakeholders launch the national public consultation for the Hungarian sustainable forest management standard.
28 May 2015
Sustainable Forestry Initiative brings teams from across North America to break a world record for a cause
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People of all ages and backgrounds from across the U.S. and Canada came together to break the Guinness World Record for the most trees planted in one hour by small teams.
26 May 2015
New WWF study highlights strength of PEFC in sustainable forest management
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PEFC forest management requirements are to a large extent aligned with WWF’s own vision and objectives, demonstrated by PEFC meeting more than two-thirds of the WWF CAT indicators.
19 May 2015
Packaging Matters! MWV releases study results
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Packaging continues to hold significant importance for global consumer satisfaction, with a strong link to purchase intent and brand loyalty.
19 May 2015
PEFC Annual Review 2014 - Towards the Tipping Point
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We are delighted to announce the release of our 2014 PEFC Annual Review.
18 May 2015
Dr. Hans Drielsma Awarded Norman W. Jolly Medal
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The Norman W. Jolly Medal is The Institute of Foresters of Australia's highest and most prestigious honor and is awarded for outstanding service to the profession of forestry in Australia.
15 May 2015
PEFC training further strengthens assessment process
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The assessment process of national forest certification systems was the key focus of the PEFC Registered Assessors training conducted earlier this year in February.
12 May 2015
Japanese forest certification scheme open for public consultation
PEFC system news
Stakeholders globally are invited to provide feedback on its compliance with PEFC International’s Sustainability Benchmarks by 13 July 2015.
7 May 2015
Belarusian Forest Certification System open for public consultation
PEFC system news
Stakeholders globally are invited to provide feedback on its compliance with PEFC International's Sustainability Benchmarks.
5 May 2015
PEFC Denmark welcomes new Executive General
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Morten Thorøe has become the new Executive Secretary and public face of PEFC Denmark, as of April 2015.
30 April 2015
Help Green Foundation Nepal deliver community relief
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Help our NGO partners in Nepal in their relief efforts following the devestating earthquake that hit the country.
28 April 2015
Australian and Portuguese national systems achieve PEFC re-endorsement
PEFC system news
Australia and Portugal have become the latest countries to successfully achieve the re-endorsement of their national forest certification systems by PEFC.
22 April 2015
Climate change threatening forests, PEFC warns on Earth Day
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When it comes to forests and climate change, the focus tends to be on the benefits that forests provide. We need to become better in communicating that climate change is threatening the health of forests around the world.
21 April 2015
Sustainable forestry to the sound of musical notes: the first PEFC-certified harpsichord
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Sweet music could be heard last month at the MADE Expo in Milan, Italy, as the world’s first PEFC-certified harpsichord serenaded visitors.
17 April 2015
AFS Ltd Appoints New CEO
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Simon Dorries has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Australian Forestry Standard (AFS) Ltd.
15 April 2015
PEFC in the spotlight in South America
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Stakeholders from around South America with an interest in promoting sustainable forest management are encouraged to attend the upcoming PEFC regional conference in Uruguay.
9 April 2015
2015 PEFC Collaboration Fund closes
Collaboration Fund
The winning projects will be announced on the PEFC International website in July.
7 April 2015
International Day of Forests celebrates wild foods
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Wild foods from sustainably managed forests took to the stage for this year’s International Day of Forests celebrations at the United Nations in Geneva, thanks to PEFC Spain.
31 March 2015
Public consultation on guidance on social requirements in Chain of Custody certification
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Stakeholders have until 30 April to give feedback on our new PEFC Chain of Custody guidance document.
24 March 2015
Ilmenau awarded German Forest Capital for 2015
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As part of the award, Ilmenau will receive 1,000 trees to plant an urban forest and will host the 2015 PEFC Germany General Assembly.