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6 March 2023
Forests are the lungs of the Earth, a place for plants to grow, a source of oxygen
Forests in photos
This March, our photo of the month is Sindoro Mountain, taken by Mujiono Dewa Kelana in Indonesia.
1 March 2023
Meet the experts that will guide you through our next webinar!
Upcoming event
Meet the panel of experts that we have convened to provide their insights into certification, and answer any of your concerns and questions.
28 February 2023
Public consultation: Swedish forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Swedish National Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 27 April 2023.
24 February 2023
PEFC and PAFC at the One Forest Summit
Upcoming event
This March, world leaders gather in Gabon for the One Forest Summit. And PEFC will be there. Our members in the Congo Basin have developed a regional forest certification system, enabling the countries to use their forest resources in a responsible way.
21 February 2023
Public consultation: Latvian forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Latvian PEFC Certification System. Deadline for comments is 20 April 2023.
17 February 2023
Swedish forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Swedish National Forest Certification System has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
16 February 2023
Växjö Town Hall and Train Station: sustainable, functional, and inviting
Sustainable construction
The iconic new railway station and public building won the Highly Commended prize for the 2022 Best Use of Certified Timber Prize, supported by PEFC.
15 February 2023
Joining the sustainable supply chain with PEFC chain of custody certification for the furniture industry
Upcoming event
Join us on 8-9 March for our free webinar, “Joining the links in the sustainable furniture supply chain with PEFC chain of custody certification”!
14 February 2023
Latvian forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Latvian PEFC Certification System has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
7 February 2023
The forest is a place of recreation and a source of income
Forests in photos
This month, we hear from Tuomo Vilkkilä, a runner-up in our 2022 PEFC Photo Contest, who shares how his stunning photo ‘Honkamatsä Dawn’ came about.
17 January 2023
Carbon stock and emissions mapping: PAFC leads the way
Driving innovation
Our members for the Republic of Congo, Cameroon and Gabon have jointly developed a regional forest certification system - the first to contain two new requirements linked to current climate issues.
12 January 2023
Join PEFC and SFI to collaborate for forests, people, and nature
Upcoming event
Early bird registration for PEFC Week 2023 in collaboration with the SFI Annual Conference is open! Join PEFC and SFI in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 14-18 May 2023.
6 January 2023
One of my favourite subjects is the forest
Forests in photos
Sonia Fantini, a runner-up in our 2022 PEFC Photo Contest, shares how her magical photo 'Fresh Snow' came about.
23 December 2022
PEFC-certified Christmas trees illuminate European city centres
News
Christmas is just around the corner. Also this year, several European cities celebrate Christmas in sustainable style.
22 December 2022
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize winner: boosting sustainability and energy efficiency
Sustainable construction
Paseo Mallorca 15 by OHLAB architects is the winner of the 2022 Best Use of Certified Timber prize, supported by PEFC.
16 December 2022
Suspension of PEFC Russia extended
PEFC system news
The PEFC International Board has extended the suspension of the Russian National Voluntary Forest Certification System (FCR), with the national system now suspended indefinitely.
14 December 2022
Public consultation: Chilean forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Chilean System for Sustainable Forest Management Certification. Deadline for comments is 9 February 2023.
14 December 2022
Find out more about draft ST 1004, certification body requirements for sustainable forest management
PEFC system news
Preparing to give your feedback in the public consultation on ST 1004, but would like more information on this new standard? Watch our special information webinar, in which we introduced the draft ST 1004.
13 December 2022
Public consultation: Irish forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Irish Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 9 February 2023.
13 December 2022
Forests are part of human nature
Forests in photos
This month's photo in the spotlight is 'Quiet is the Wilderness' by Petteri Karttunen, a runner up in our 2021 PEFC Photo Contest. In our interview, Petteri told us more about his magical winter photo.