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2 August 2022
We need to safeguard the forests that are still here in our world
Forests in photos
Time to hear more about the photo of the month for August. The amazing 'Hunting Prey in the Water' by Sofyan Efendi was entered into the Indonesian 2021 photo contest. Learn what the photographer says about his photo.
1 August 2022
UK forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The PEFC UK Certification Scheme for Sustainable Forest Management and Trees Outside Forests has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
26 July 2022
Östermalmshallen: a wooden temporary market hall enchants visitors
Sustainable construction
During renovation of Stockholm’s market hall, a temporary building using PEFC-certified timber became a new attraction. To meet all the given requirements, timber was the obvious choice. What was not foreseen was the hall’s tremendous popularity.
25 July 2022
Light and darkness in the forest – PEFC Denmark announces photo contest winners
Forests in photos
PEFC Denmark is the first member to present the winners of its 2022 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ national photo contest. The three gorgeous winning images show light and darkness, sun and shadow in the forest.
22 July 2022
PEFC suspends PEFC Russia
PEFC system news
The Russian National Voluntary Forest Certification System has been suspended by the PEFC International Board, in mutual agreement with PEFC Russia.
19 July 2022
Public consultation: Brazilian forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Brazilian Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 15 September.
14 July 2022
PEFC Group Certification Dialogue Webinar Series: Knowledge sharing amongst members and industry stakeholders
Driving innovation
This year, we continue our commitment to share knowledge and experience amongst PEFC members and industry stakeholders with a series of informative webinars.
12 July 2022
Triodos Bank: Sustainable, circular and PEFC certified
Sustainable construction
Triodos Bank's new office in the Netherlands recently won the international BREEAM Award in the Commercial – Post Construction category. The building is made entirely of sustainable building materials, including 2,000 m3 of PEFC-certified timber.
11 July 2022
Brazilian forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Brazilian Forest Certification System has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
8 July 2022
Call for nominations: Trees outside Forests Task Force
PEFC system news
We have launched a call for nominations for experts to join the temporary Trees outside Forests Task Force.
7 July 2022
Public consultation: Portuguese forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Portuguese Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 3 September.
5 July 2022
Forests are the last guard standing between humanity and destruction
Forests in photos
This July, our photo in the spotlight is ‘A Bird’s Eye View of Wetland Forests of Tasik Bera’, taken by Yusuf Madi, a runner-up in our 2021 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ Photo Contest.
1 July 2022
PEFC job posting - Trees outside Forests Expert
Job vacancy
We are looking for a Trees outside Forests Expert in a contractor relationship. Deadline for applications is 31 July 2022.
29 June 2022
A school like no other - teaching sustainability, from tree to table
Certification on the ground
A boarding and day school for secondary students who are interested in pursuing careers relating to woodworking and forestry, ENAIP Trentino it is the first secondary school to achieve PEFC certification.
28 June 2022
Public consultation: Polish forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Polish Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 25 August.
24 June 2022
Portuguese forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Portuguese Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
23 June 2022
PEFC job posting - COO/Deputy Secretary General
Job vacancy
We are looking for a new COO/Deputy Secretary General to be PEFC Council's second-in-command, responsible for the efficiency of the operations.
21 June 2022
PEFC Austria awards Sustainability Prize on the country's highest mountain
News
PEFC Austria presented the PEFC Award for Sustainability 2021 in the categories Promotion, Chain of Custody, Forest, Personality, and Forestry Enterprises.
20 June 2022
Polish forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Polish Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our webinar.
17 June 2022
Little Finlandia: a multiuse wooden building embodying circular economy principles
Sustainable construction
Little Finlandia provides temporary facilities during the renovation of Finlandia Hall. After this, it can be dismantled and moved to another location for reuse as another temporary facility, such as a school or day-care centre.