News
4 June 2025
PEFC participates at the Conference for Science and Resilient Forests, organised by the Polish EU Presidency
Event report
Discussions covered a variety of EU priority topics such as the proposed Forest Monitoring Law, the new Bioeconomy Strategy, nature conservation and the growing societal expectations on forests.
3 June 2025
Public consultation: South African regional certification system
PEFC system news
Stakeholders from around the world are invited to give feedback on the SAFAS Regional Scheme. Deadline for comments is 4 July.
30 May 2025
Türkiye, Lithuania, and Croatia achieve PEFC endorsement
Organisation news
During the PEFC Forest Forum earlier this month, the PEFC Alliance endorsed the national forest certification systems of Türkiye and Lithuania, along with Croatia’s national standard. This milestone opens the door for PEFC-certified forests in all three countries.
26 May 2025
PEFC and Responsible Wood champion sustainable timber at WCTE 2025
Sustainable construction
We are pleased to announce our joint sponsorship of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) 2025, hosted in Brisbane in June, in partnership with our member for Australasia, Responsible Wood.
26 May 2025
From iconic landmarks to sustainable sanctuaries: how projects around the globe are using certified timber
Sustainable construction
Timber is more than a building material; it tells a story. It’s a story that begins in the forest and continues into homes, schools, places of worship, and public buildings that define how we live and connect.