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Sustainable forest management is based on environmentally, socially beneficial and economically viable management of forests for present and future generations.


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2008/07/21

Governance Review identifies key issues and challenges for PEFC


PEFC International:  The PEFC Governance Review, published today, outlines 39 recommendations aimed at further improving the effectiveness of the world’s largest certification scheme. The review will support the restructuring of the organisations’ governance to ensure that PEFC International meets its objective as set out in the 2007 Strategic Plan.
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2008/07/23

PEFC invites comments on Australian forest certification scheme assessment


PEFC Council:  The PEFC Council is currently assessing the Australian Forest Certification Scheme (AFCS) for re-endorsement and invites all stakeholders to comment on the scheme.
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2008/07/23

Public Consultation of Malaysian forest certification schemes assessment kicks off


PEFC Council:  PEFC International encourages all stakeholders to comment on the assessment of Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). This public consultation is an important aspect of PEFC's endorsement process, ensuring that all interested parties can input into the process.
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2008/07/02

PEFC invites stakeholders to participate in the revision of Chain of Custody standard, Logo Usage Rules (Deadline: 31 July 2008)


PEFC Council :  The PEFC Chain of Custody and the Logo Usage Rules, important elements of the PEFC certification scheme, are currently being revised. As part of its commitment to transparency and openness, and to gain insights and knowledge from its stakeholders, PEFC invites interested parties to contribute to the revisions. The deadline for submission is 31 July 2008.
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PEFC Council Newsletter March 2008

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PEFC Council Annual Review 2007

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