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18 January 2021
Regional forest certification system for the Congo Basin submitted for endorsement
PEFC system news
The PAFC regional system for the Congo Basin has been submitted to PEFC for endorsement. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
13 January 2021
Jaguar Land Rover unveils the UK’s largest engineered timber roof
Sustainable construction
Jaguar Land Rover’s Advanced Product Creation Centre has the largest engineered timber roof in the UK, encompassing 1,512m³ of PEFC-certified glulam beams and 2,674m³ of cross laminated timber (CLT) panels manufactured by Binderholz.
7 January 2021
60,000 trees for the Future Forest
News
PEFC Austria, primary school children, BAUHAUS and LOGOCLIC complete their remarkable tree planting campaign.
5 January 2021
The forest is a perfect place to relax and unwind
Forests in photos
This January we hear from Martin Šebesta, a runner up in our 2020 'Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Martin tells us about his photo and what he loves about forests.
22 December 2020
PEFC-certified Christmas trees illuminate Europe’s cities
News
Christmas is just around the corner, and this year several European cities celebrate in sustainable style by choosing PEFC-certified firs and spruces as their Christmas trees.
21 December 2020
Responsible Wood welcomes Woolworths new Australian-made paper bag
Certification on the ground
Woolworths, one of the country’s main supermarkets, will be stocking PEFC-certified paper bags in response to customer demand for a paper carry bag option.
17 December 2020
In the forest, I enjoy the quietness, the wildlife and the trees
Forests in photos
This December, we hear from another runner-up in our 2019 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Frederic Vandenschrick tells us more about his photo ‘Golden Forest’.
14 December 2020
Architects play a leading role in sustainable construction
Sustainable construction
Building with certified wood is brilliant for our planet, for our health, and for our economy. Join our Construction webinar this Wednesday as three experts explain why.
10 December 2020
Dalston Lane: PEFC-certified timber stars in award winning residential building
Sustainable construction
At nearly 34 metres high, Dalston Lane in London is one of the world’s largest load-bearing buildings made of cross laminated timber.
9 December 2020
UPM Kymmene joins PEFC as an international stakeholder member
PEFC system news
UPM is committed to the sustainable use of forests, and has been involved in the development of PEFC for more than 20 years.
8 December 2020
When sustainable timber construction helps grow local jobs and local forests
Sustainable construction
Join Paul Jarquin, President and founder of REI Habitat, and two other experts for our Construction webinar on 16 December.
7 December 2020
PEFC welcomes SOYDER as national member for Turkey
PEFC system news
Association for Sustainable Forest Management, Forest Products and Services Certification (SOYDER) joins the alliance as the national member for Turkey.
2 December 2020
Naša Šuma becomes the PEFC national member for Bosnia and Herzegovina
PEFC system news
Association of Private Forest Owners "Naša Šuma" one of three new members that joined PEFC during this year’s General Assembly.
30 November 2020
Building with timber, a love story for millennia
Sustainable construction
Join our webinar on 16 December as Mark Wayne Probert from Binderholz takes us through a manufacturing journey, from PEFC-certified forests to innovative mass engineered timber technology.
26 November 2020
It is our responsibility to take care of our forests
Forests in photos
This November, we hear from Alfonsina Pereira, a runner up in our 2019 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, who tells us more about her photo 'Carmen and Giacomo'.
25 November 2020
Working towards boosting certification of tropical forests in Africa
Driving innovation
Peter Latham, Chairman of the PEFC International Board, writes in a Guest Column for the TTJ Tropical Timber Edition.
23 November 2020
PEFC Webinar: Building a better future with certified timber
Sustainable construction
Discover how timber construction supports climate mitigation and other global sustainability targets, and the important role that PEFC certification plays.
18 November 2020
Farewell to our Vice Chair – Genevieve Chua leaves the PEFC Board after ten years
Organisation news
After ten years in the PEFC International Board of Directors and two years as Vice Chair, Genevieve bid farewell to the PEFC family.
17 November 2020
Asian members top growth in PEFC certified hectares
News
At our annual Awards Ceremony, the prizes for highest growth in certified hectares all went to Asia!
16 November 2020
PEFC in 2020: Virtually unmissable
News
Have a look at our PEFC Week Newsletter and discover some of the key projects and achievements of the PEFC alliance in 2020!