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13 August 2019
Do you know how PEFC is governed?
20th anniversary
Ever wondered how PEFC is governed? It’s bottom up: meaning our members make the key decisions through a balanced voting system.
7 August 2019
The WAF shortlist: A helical forest tower and a welcoming airport terminal
Sustainable construction
Have a look at the first two finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize - supported by PEFC, and discover the forms and shapes and atmosphere timber can give to buildings!
6 August 2019
From 12 to 81: the story of PEFC membership & governance
20th anniversary
From 12 founding members, to the current 81 members, we have grown and become global. But how have we got to this point? How has it changed the nature of PEFC?
5 August 2019
Belgium’s winning photos show the beauty of the forests around the year
Forests in photos
Discover the winning photos of PEFC Belgium's 2019 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest!
31 July 2019
PEFC endorsement opens opportunities for Indonesia’s smallholders
PEFC system news
Until now, the high costs and the complex procedures were major obstacles in the way to forest certification for smallholders. The newly endorsed system makes PEFC certification affordable and more feasible for them.
30 July 2019
Job opportunity at PEFC: South East Asia Representative
News
We are looking for a South East Asia Representative, with a commitment to certification and supply chain management, to support our expanding profile of work in Southeast Asia.
29 July 2019
PEFC Italy helps forests to recover after unprecedented storm
News
In the aftermath of the disaster, PEFC Italy launched a ‘fair supply chain’ to mitigate the environmental and socio-economic impact.
25 July 2019
The forest is a natural beauty
Forests in photos
This month, Tan Ee Long, a runner up in our 2018 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, shares the story behind his photo ‘Enchanting Forest’.
24 July 2019
PEFC Chain of Custody and PEFC Trademarks public consultations over
PEFC system news
Stakeholders from around the world have had their say, giving vital feedback on these revised international standards.
23 July 2019
Small-forest owners at the heart of PEFC
20th anniversary
Small-forest owners are important. They are the reason we were created. But how do we ensure that they can access certification?
22 July 2019
World Architecture Festival and PEFC present shortlisted construction projects
Sustainable construction
We are delighted to announce the eleven finalists for the 2019 Best Use of Certified Timber Prize.
18 July 2019
Fun and games in the forest are in the spotlight of Slovakian photo contest
Forests in photos
Have a look at the winning images of PEFC Slovakia's photo contest!
17 July 2019
Japan forum champions power of certification
Event report
More than 150 PEFC members from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered at the Sustainable Green Ecosystem Council/PEFC International Forest Certification Forum in Japan last month.
16 July 2019
PEFC’s story, the early years
20th anniversary
As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, over the next few months we’re going to be taking a look at our history. Today it is our early years.
15 July 2019
The world’s highest timber building opened in Norway
Sustainable construction
The revolutionary use of timber in its construction and cladding makes the tower an internationally renowned signal building.
12 July 2019
Hidden paths and surprising discoveries in PEFC Italy’s photo contest
Forests in photos
Discover the winning photos of PEFC Italy's 'Scatta il bosco PEFC 2019' photo contest!
10 July 2019
Humans of the Forests – Roberto’s story
Forests in photos
In the second video of the series, we hear from Roberto, a community activist who wants to rebuild his village with PEFC-certified timber, after it was devastated by an earthquake.
9 July 2019
PEFC – A manifestation of a passion for forests
20th anniversary
PEFC has turned 20, but what was the situation before this, what led to our creation back in June 1999? Let’s take a look…
5 July 2019
Spain’s winning photos impress with wonderful landscapes
Forests in photos
We proudly present the winners of PEFC Spain's 'Disfruta del Bosque con PEFC 2019' photo contest - have a look!
2 July 2019
There’s still time to give your opinion on PEFC Chain of Custody and PEFC Trademarks
PEFC system news
You have until 9 July 2019 to give your feedback on our revised Chain of Custody and Trademarks standards.