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10 September 2019
Making forest certification work for everybody
20th anniversary
PEFC was founded by small- and family forest owners, and from early on, we had their needs at heart. Group certification makes PEFC certification attainable for all forest owners, including those with limited financial means.
6 September 2019
Humans, wildlife and forest landscapes – the winners of Sweden’s photo contest have it all
Forests in photos
Discover the winners of PEFC Sweden's ‘Experience Forests – Experience PEFC’ photo contest!
4 September 2019
The WAF shortlist – a library, a distillery and a university campus re-imagining timber construction
Sustainable construction
Have a look at the last three finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize, supported by PEFC, and discover the versatility and special atmosphere of timber buildings!
3 September 2019
Trees outside Forests: PEFC reaches beyond forests
20th anniversary
Millions of people rely on trees growing outside of forests to provide them with food, materials and their livelihoods. Last year, PEFC revolutionized forest certification by expanding it to Trees outside Forests.
30 August 2019
Winning photos show hard work and its results in Uruguay’s forests
Forests in photos
PEFC Uruguay presented the winners of their 2019 'Experience Forests, Experience PEFC' photo contest - have a look at them!
28 August 2019
The WAF shortlist: a moving kiosk and an opera house open for everybody
Sustainable construction
Two more finalists of the Best Use of Certified Timer Prize, supported by PEFC, highlight why timber is a really special construction material!
27 August 2019
PEFC governance & standards development: Clarifying roles and responsibilities
20th anniversary
In PEFC, standards are developed by standard setting working groups, the PEFC General Assembly gives the formal approval.
23 August 2019
Life is more beautiful in nature
Forests in photos
Rendra des Kurnia, a runner up in our 2018 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest tells us about his photo ‘Spreading Seeds’.
21 August 2019
The WAF shortlist: a natural sports centre and a wooden luxury suite lodge
Sustainable construction
We proudly present two more finalists for the World Architecture Festival’s Best Use of Certified Timber Prize, supported by PEFC.
20 August 2019
Our Board of Directors – in the service of PEFC
20th anniversary
While the General Assembly has the final say on decisive issues, our Board of Directors has an important role to play in support of it.
19 August 2019
FLEGT VPA and PEFC certification synergies: the future looks bright in Vietnam
Event report
Interesting outcomes at the PEFC APFW event ‘Development of synergies between PEFC and other initiatives such as FLEGT'.
16 August 2019
Hundreds shared their forest moments in PEFC Finland’s photo contest
Forests in photos
PEFC Finland has chosen the winners of its 'Liiku Nature' photo contest - have a look!
14 August 2019
The WAF shortlist: A ship-shaped home and a recreation centre for everybody
Sustainable construction
Discover the finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize - supported by PEFC - and the versatility of certified timber as a construction material!
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.