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28 October 2022
Photo Contest winners show colourful beauty of Finland’s forests
Forests in photos
Discover the winning images of PEFC Finland's Photo Contest, showing gorgeous forest landscapes and life in the forest.
26 October 2022
PEFC certification increases our recognition and reliability
Certification on the ground
Korean company Dongnam Realize found a sustainable alternative to plastic. Made from PEFC-certified wood, CXP can replace the plastic products we use in our daily lives.
25 October 2022
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: a cultural centre and a stadium choose timber for its durability and sustainability
Sustainable construction
Discover two more finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize, supported by PEFC!
19 October 2022
Exchange and collaboration in the heart of the European Union
Event report
“PEFC in Brussels” was the informal title of our successful week at the end of September, that gathered 55 PEFC members from around the world in the Belgian and EU capital.
18 October 2022
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: a green oasis and a community meeting point with sustainability at heart
Sustainable construction
Discover two finalists of the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize, rewarding architects for using certified timber for outstanding buildings.
15 October 2022
For as long as I can remember, the forest has been present in my life
International Day of Rural Women
Around the world, women in rural areas work hard, yet often their work is overlooked or not respected. Forestry is no exception. For International Day of Rural Women, we gave the word to women on the ground.
15 October 2022
Management means better forests – forests of the future
International Day of Rural Women
For International Day of Rural Women, Forestry lecturer Paula Soares shared what the forest means to her, and what makes sustainable forest management so important.
14 October 2022
Trees and the forest are a passion
International Day of Rural Women
For International Day of Rural Women on 15 October, we celebrate women for their tireless work in the forest and in forestry. Rather than speaking about those women, we give the word to them. One of them is Joana dos Guimarães Sá from Portugal.
14 October 2022
We women are going to build the future
International Day of Rural Women
International Day of Rural Women on 15 October celebrates the work and achievements of rural women around the world. We spoke to Sara Vale Pena, President of a Spanish Forest Owners Association, about women in forestry and how she discovered her love for the forest.
13 October 2022
We manage the forest to leave it in a better condition
International Day of Rural Women
For International Day of Rural Women, we give the word to women in forestry. Monica Persson, a forest owner from Sweden, shares her story, what a difference sustainable forest management has made in her forest, and how priorities have changed.
13 October 2022
Personally, I see the forest as life
International Day of Rural Women
15 October marks International Day of Rural Women, an occasion to celebrate women's achievements and take action for equality. We talked to Maria Emília Silva, a wood technology researcher from Portugal, who shared with us what inspired her to work in forestry, and what the forest means to her.
5 October 2022
Public consultation: Belgian forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Belgian Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 1 December 2022.
4 October 2022
The forest needs to be preserved in a sustainable and respectful way
Forests in photos
Our photo of the month of October is ‘Autumn at Federa Lake’ by Sonia Fantini, one of the top 12 photos of our 2021 PEFC Photo Contest.
27 September 2022
Public consultation: Norwegian forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Norwegian Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 24 November.
26 September 2022
Belgian forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Belgian Forest Certification System has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
19 September 2022
Norwegian forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Norwegian Forest Certification System has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
15 September 2022
PEFC Southeast Asia seeks partners to develop quality infrastructure in the forestry sector
Driving innovation
PEFC is calling for collaborators and donors to further develop the PEFC FOR-TRADE programme to drive ASEAN integration and development of regional value chains in forest related industries.
13 September 2022
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: shortlist revealed
Sustainable construction
The prize rewards architects and project teams for using certified timber as a main construction material in an innovative, educational or artistic manner. Have a look at this year's shortlist!
9 September 2022
PEFC Italy’s photo contest celebrates the beauty of forests around the year
Forests in photos
PEFC Italy has announced the winners of their national photo contest, showing the beauty of Italy's forests and raising awareness of the importance of protecting and enhancing forests. Have a look!
6 September 2022
The forest is a place where I can reconnect with nature
Forests in photos
'Fallow deer stag’ was one of the top 12 photos of our 2021 PEFC Photo Contest. Let's hear what the photographer Andrei Lazar says about his magical photo.