Kingsgate House is a seven-storey residential project in West London which was the first major construction project in the world to achieve PEFC Project Certification.

Momentum has been gathering strength in the world of sustainable forest management, propelled by issues such as climate change, but so it has at PEFC, as we started our new five-year management cycle based on our 2013-17 strategy. Find out more with our 2013 Annual Review!

The national sustainable forest management standard of Russia, endorsed by PEFC on 16 February 2016. The review date is 14 November 2019. The Russian national system is currently suspended due to the current political situation.

Learn why engineered timber such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam are proving to be so popular, alongside a couple of case studies from the UK.

The national sustainable forest management standard of Spain, endorsed by PEFC on 30 June 2014. The review date is 14 November 2019.

PT. Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper - Perawang Mills (SGS-PEFC/CoC-0858): Investigation into alledged presence of mixed tropical hardwoods into PEFC-certified products

Complaint against APP: PT. Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper - Perawang Mills (SGS-PEFC/CoC 0858)

2012 was a pivotal year for us. As our previous five-year management period concludes, it is reassuring to see that we have achieved our main goal: the firm establishment, legitimacy and acceptance of PEFC in the sustainable forest management arena.

The rules for the issuance of PEFC logo use licenses by the PEFC Council to ensure legally compliant use of the PEFC logo in accordance with the PEFC Logo Usage Rules. This document has been replaced by PEFC GD 1005:2020, the transition date was 14 February 2023.

The requirements for certification bodies providing chain of custody certification services in countries without authorised bodies.

The entire London 2012 Olympic Park development achieved dual Project Certification from PEFC and FSC for its timber usage – the first dual Project Certification in the world.

"Beyond timber" is the theme of the 2011 Annual Review, reflecting changes that have taken place over the past few years in the forest-based sector, among forest users and uses. It reflects the outlook for forest certification and PEFC.

Do you want to know more about PEFC Project Chain of Custody certification? Discover how it works, to whom it applies and a list of the different steps involved in applying for and achieving Project Chain of Custody certification.

Complaint by PEFC against certificates held by APP in Indonesia

2010 was in many ways the 'Year of Society'. Our activities were aimed at ensuring increased attention to social issues and greater inclusion of previously disadvantaged or disenfranchised stakeholders in sustainable forest management. We also saw renewed efforts to readjust the balance between the three pillars of sustainable development: environmental protection, economic viability and social equity.

The requirements that entities must follow when using the PEFC logo. This edition has been replaced by PEFC ST 2001:2020. The transition date was 14 August 2022.

The national sustainable forest management standard of Ireland, endorsed by PEFC on 23 December 2011. The review date is 14 November 2019.

2009 saw the tenth anniversary of PEFC. Over the past ten years, we have seen forest certification grow to cover 8% of the world’s forest area and over a quarter of the world’s roundwood production. And of that, PEFC is responsible for two thirds of the areas and volumes.

The requirements for the administration of a PEFC scheme, including: PEFC notification of certification bodies; PEFC logo usage licensing; operation of the PEFC registration system; and complaint and dispute procedures.

The procedures for the development of technical documents to ensure objectivity, efficiency, and transparency amongst participating stakeholders. The structure of the PEFC technical documentation is given in PEFC GD 1001.