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1 October 2021
Call for nominations: Certification Body Requirements for Sustainable Forest Management Certification Working Group
PEFC system news
PEFC is looking for candidates from the conformity assessment community, civil society, and customers and consumers to complete the Certification Body Requirements for Sustainable Forest Management Certification Working Group.
28 September 2021
Public Consultation: Indian Trees outside Forests certification standard
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the Indian national Trees outside Forests certification standard. Public consultation ends 25 November.
27 September 2021
SporX: one of the world's most sustainable office buildings is taking shape in Norway
Sustainable construction
The building will have ten floors built in glulam and solid wood from PEFC-certified Norwegian forests. In total, the project consists of 2000 m3 of solid wood and 500 m3 of glulam, supplied by local sawmills.
21 September 2021
Indian Trees outside Forests national standard submitted for endorsement
PEFC system news
The Indian Trees outside Forests certification standard has been submitted to PEFC for endorsement. Get ready for the public consultation with our upcoming webinar.
17 September 2021
Forests are Home
Driving innovation
Learn more about our new sustainable furniture awareness campaign: Forests are Home.
17 September 2021
The forest doesn’t care how many hectares you own – certification and sustainability for all in Vietnam
Driving innovation
Join us on 29 September for an in-depth workshop discussing group certification in Vietnam.
15 September 2021
PEFC Slovakia’s photo contest winner shows the passage of time in the forest
Forests in photos
Discover the winning images of PEFC Slovakia's 2021 Photo Contest, showing wildlife and human traces in the forest.
14 September 2021
PEFC suspends assessment of Myanmar forest certification system
PEFC system news
The assessment of the Myanmar forest certification system has been suspended with immediate effect due to concerns that Myanmar-based stakeholders are unable to participate in the assessment process.
8 September 2021
I feel pureness, clarity and life when I walk in the forest
Forests in photos
This month we hear from Attila Palhegyi, a runner up in our 2020 'Experience Forests, Experience PEFC' photo contest, who tell us more about his photo ‘In the Mountains’,
6 September 2021
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: World Architecture Festival and PEFC present finalists
Sustainable construction
We are delighted to announce the eight finalists for the 2021 Best Use of Certified Timber Prize - have a look!
3 September 2021
Curious deer takes first place in PEFC Italy’s photo contest
Forests in photos
Discover the winning images of PEFC Italy's 2021 Photo Contest, chosen from more than 400 photos that entered the contest.
1 September 2021
Public consultation: Uruguayan forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Uruguayan PEFC Scheme. Public consultation ends 21 October.
30 August 2021
Early Adopters Prove that Sustainable Rubber Certification is Achievable, and Essential
Driving innovation
Join us on 22 September at 10:00 ITC and learn from first movers in the rubber sector.
25 August 2021
Miel Muria: PEFC-certified honey in the spotlight
Certification on the ground
Miel Muria becoming PEFC certified represents an advance in the certification of non-wood products from sustainably managed forests.
23 August 2021
Photo contest winners show the hidden wonders of Romania’s forests
Forests in photos
The winning images of PEFC Romania's Photo Contest “The people of the forests, the forests of the people” show magical moments and encounters in the forest. Have a look!
17 August 2021
Public Consultation: Myanmar forest certification system
PEFC system news
Please note: The assessment of the Myanmar forest certification system has been suspended.
16 August 2021
PEFC to unveil global awareness campaign for sustainable furniture on 15 September
News
Join us for the global public launch on 15 September at 10:00-11:00 CEST! The one-hour program will feature a panel discussion on the Responsible sourcing of forest-based materials for wood furniture.
12 August 2021
Mysterious forest landscape takes first place in Denmark’s photo contest
Forests in photos
Discover the winning images of PEFC Denmark's 2021 Photo Contest “Close to the Forest, Close to PEFC”!
10 August 2021
Uruguayan forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Uruguayan PEFC Scheme has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
5 August 2021
Public Consultation: Regional forest certification system for the Balkans
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the PEFC Balkan Forest Certification Scheme. Public consultation ends 2 October.