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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
12 December 2022
Russia and Belarus conflict timber clarification extended indefinitely
PEFC system news
The validity of the conflict timber clarification is extended indefinitely and will be regularly monitored by the PEFC International Board.
9 December 2022
PEFC says goodbye to longstanding Board member Riikka Joukio
Organisation news
After eight years on the Board, including two years as Vice Chair, Riikka bid farewell to the PEFC family.
7 December 2022
Chilean forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Chilean System for Sustainable Forest Management Certification has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
6 December 2022
2022 Photographer of the Year – we have a winner!
Forests in photos
We are excited to announce that the jury chose Beate Magedin with her photo ‘Small Woods in a Big Forest’ as the 2022 PEFC Photographer of the Year!
1 December 2022
Irish forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Irish Forest Certification System has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
27 November 2022
PEFC Board elections 2022
Organisation news
Two new members elected to the PEFC International Board. Suzette Weeding elected as Vice Chair and David Ford re-elected as Vice Chair, and two members re-elected.
23 November 2022
Protecting the resources of nature is part of our responsibility
Certification on the ground
Hear from Diem Vo, HR and Compliance Manager at GEUTHER Vietnam and learn more about the production of their wooden products, and the considerations behind it.
8 November 2022
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: a unique modular office building and a timber bridge inspired by nature
Sustainable construction
Only three more weeks before PEFC and the World Architecture Festival award the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize. Let’s discover two more finalists!
4 November 2022
PEFC Austria raises awareness for sustainable forestry
News
Have you been in Austria lately? Chances are high that you saw or heard PEFC!
3 November 2022
Give your feedback on the certification body requirements for sustainable forest management certification standard
PEFC system news
PEFC invites stakeholders globally to give their feedback on ST 1004, Requirements for Certification Bodies operating Certification against PEFC Endorsed Forest Management Standards.
2 November 2022
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: an iconic residential building and an inviting train station choose timber for sustainability and design
Sustainable construction
Discover two more finalists of the Best Use of Certified Timer Prize, supported by PEFC!
1 November 2022
Each forest is unique and hides its own story
Forests in photos
This month, we hear from Matej Ferenčík, a runner up in our 2021 PEFC Photo Contest. In our interview, the photographer shared the story behind his photo 'In the Capercaillie's Forest', taken in Orava, Slovakia.