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28 November 2018

Sustainable Forest Management, PEFC ST 1003:2018

Former Technical Documentation

This benchmark laid out the international requirements for sustainable forest management. This edition has been replaced by PEFC ST 1003:2024, which entered into force on 13 November 2024.

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This benchmark laid out the international requirements for sustainable forest management. This edition has been replaced by PEFC ST 1003:2024, which entered into force on 13 November 2024.

28 November 2018

Group Forest Management Certification, PEFC ST 1002

Benchmark Standard

This benchmark defines the general requirements for national forest certification systems with group forest management certification. Stakeholders use this benchmark when they develop their national group certification requirements. It covers aspects such as the minimum requirements for internal monitoring and auditing within a certified group – a vital process if group certification is to be effective.

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This benchmark defines the general requirements for national forest certification systems with group forest management certification. Stakeholders use this benchmark when they develop their national group certification requirements. It covers aspects such as the minimum requirements for internal monitoring and auditing within a certified group – a vital process if group certification is to be effective.

14 November 2018

2018 PEFC Week newsletter

PEFC Week newsletter

As the PEFC alliance grows, we continue to work together as a global team, collaborating and supporting each other: moving forward together – and 2018 was a great example of this. Find out more in our 2018 PEFC Week newsletter.

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As the PEFC alliance grows, we continue to work together as a global team, collaborating and supporting each other: moving forward together – and 2018 was a great example of this. Find out more in our 2018 PEFC Week newsletter.

14 November 2018

23rd General Assembly minutes

General Assembly minutes

The 23rd PEFC General Assembly took place in the Movenpick Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland.

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The 23rd PEFC General Assembly took place in the Movenpick Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland.

12 November 2018

Minutes from the November 2018 Board meeting

Board minutes

This meeting took place at the PEFC International office in Geneva, Switzerland.

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This meeting took place at the PEFC International office in Geneva, Switzerland.

9 October 2018

Forests for Fashion: From the forests to your wardrobe

Forests for Fashion

Our forests have so much to offer us. Cork, and yarns from cypress, beech and eucalyptus trees, are all softer and more breathable than cotton or silk. Fabrics similar to leather can instead come from our hardwoods and conifers. These cellulose fibers are also extremely environmentally friendly.

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Our forests have so much to offer us. Cork, and yarns from cypress, beech and eucalyptus trees, are all softer and more breathable than cotton or silk. Fabrics similar to leather can instead come from our hardwoods and conifers. These cellulose fibers are also extremely environmentally friendly.

5 October 2018

Minutes from the October 2018 Board meeting

Board minutes

This meeting took place at the PEFC International office in Geneva, Switzerland.

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This meeting took place at the PEFC International office in Geneva, Switzerland.

30 September 2018

Forests for Fashion: for the SDGs

Forests for Fashion

The ‘Forests for Fashion’ initiative brings together the work of many designers, all inspired to use forest-derived materials for their creations.

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The ‘Forests for Fashion’ initiative brings together the work of many designers, all inspired to use forest-derived materials for their creations.

17 September 2018

Development report: Group Forest Management Certification (ST 1002)

Standards development

This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Group Forest Management Certification (ST 1003:201X).

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This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Group Forest Management Certification (ST 1003:201X).

23 August 2018

Development report: Sustainable Forest Management (ST 1003)

Standards development

This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Sustainable Forest Management (ST 1003:201X).

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This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Sustainable Forest Management (ST 1003:201X).

20 July 2018

South African assessment report

Assessment Report

Assessment report of the national forest certification system of South Africa (SAFAS), by TJConsulting.

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Assessment report of the national forest certification system of South Africa (SAFAS), by TJConsulting.

17 May 2018

Luxembourg sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of Luxembourg, endorsed by PEFC on 8 November 2019.

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The national sustainable forest management standard of Luxembourg, endorsed by PEFC on 8 November 2019.

25 April 2018

Minutes from the April 2018 Board meeting

Board minutes

This meeting took place in the PEFC International office in Geneva, Switzerland.

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This meeting took place in the PEFC International office in Geneva, Switzerland.

31 December 2017

PEFC Annual Review 2017

Annual Review

Climate change, population growth, urbanization, poverty and inequality... these are just some of the issues that we as society have to tackle, and forests are an important part of the solution. The PEFC family can, and will, place forests at the heart of the solutions to these challenges. Together, we have the opportunity to demonstrate the real value of sustainably managed forests and their contribution to achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Climate change, population growth, urbanization, poverty and inequality... these are just some of the issues that we as society have to tackle, and forests are an important part of the solution. The PEFC family can, and will, place forests at the heart of the solutions to these challenges. Together, we have the opportunity to demonstrate the real value of sustainably managed forests and their contribution to achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

31 December 2017

PEFC Global Statistics, December 2017

About PEFC

By the end of 2017, 313 million hectares of forest area was PEFC certified, and more than 11,400 PEFC Chain of Custody certificates had been issued.

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By the end of 2017, 313 million hectares of forest area was PEFC certified, and more than 11,400 PEFC Chain of Custody certificates had been issued.

15 November 2017

2017 PEFC Week Newsletter

PEFC Week newsletter

Pushing boundaries through projects and partnerships, revising our international standards, the fantastic work of our members and the PEFC International Photographer of the Year Award: 2017 was quite a year for the whole PEFC family. Find out more with the 2017 PEFC Week newsletter.

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Pushing boundaries through projects and partnerships, revising our international standards, the fantastic work of our members and the PEFC International Photographer of the Year Award: 2017 was quite a year for the whole PEFC family. Find out more with the 2017 PEFC Week newsletter.

15 November 2017

Standard Setting, PEFC ST 1001

Benchmark Standard

This benchmark outlines the processes and steps that must take place during the development, review and revision of national forest management standards.

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This benchmark outlines the processes and steps that must take place during the development, review and revision of national forest management standards.

15 November 2017

Standard Setting – Introduction to changes

Standards development

An overview of the changes made to the PEFC Standard Setting standard (1001:2017) compared to the previous version from 2010.

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An overview of the changes made to the PEFC Standard Setting standard (1001:2017) compared to the previous version from 2010.

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