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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.
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.
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.
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.
23 August 2022
Mystical and magical forest landscapes win PEFC Chile’s photo contest
Forests in photos
PEFC Chile has presented the winners of their 2022 Photo Contest, with the theme We are part of the forest. Have a look!
19 August 2022
PEFC Chile invites you to the Sustainability Fair
Upcoming event
Aimed at consumer brands, printers, and producers of paper and cardboard packaging, the fair will create opportunities for stakeholders to meet and learn from each other.
16 August 2022
Public consultation: Estonian forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Estonian Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 13 October.
10 August 2022
PEFC job posting - Integrity Manager
Job vacancy
We are looking for an Integrity Manager (100%) on a 2-year contract, with the option of extension. Deadline for applications is 9 September.
9 August 2022
Public consultation: UK forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised PEFC UK Certification Scheme for Sustainable Forest Management and Trees Outside Forests. Deadline for comments is 6 October.
8 August 2022
A tide of wild garlic, a bird on alert and new life in PEFC Belgium’s photo contest
Forests in photos
PEFC Belgium has announced the stunning winning images of its 2022 Experience Forests, Experience PEFC Photo Contest - have a look!
5 August 2022
Work and recreation in the forest – PEFC Spain announces Photo Contest winners
Forests in photos
The Spanish jury picked the three winners out of a diverse range of stunning photos that entered the contest, reflecting the reality of Spanish forests and what they mean to the people who enjoy them or depend on them.
3 August 2022
Estonian forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Estonian Forest Certification System has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.