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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.
1 July 2019
PEFC turns 20 – celebrate with us!
20th anniversary
Learn more about our year of celebrations and the history and future of PEFC!
28 June 2019
Forests for peace and well-being: PEFC at APFW
Event report
Five action-packed days for the PEFC team at the 2019 Asia-Pacific Forestry Week. Find out more!
26 June 2019
Sydney Metro Northwest becomes first public transport project to achieve PEFC project certification
Sustainable construction
The new Sydney Metro is the first project of its type the southern hemisphere to achieve PEFC project certification.
21 June 2019
When there is no forest, there will be no us
Forests in photos
Chaiwut Temyod, a runner up in our 2018 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest tells us about his photo ‘Grow the future’.
19 June 2019
Myanmar’s forests gain visibility through PEFC membership
PEFC system news
The PEFC family welcomes Myanmar as the 51st member of the PEFC Alliance.
18 June 2019
Forest certification: it’s about collaboration for peace and well-being
Event report
Ben Gunneberg, PEFC CEO, speaks at Asia-Pacific Forestry Week, highlighting the true value of certification and its indirect benefits.
17 June 2019
PEFC welcomes Vietnam as the 50th member of the family
PEFC system news
Vietnam was voted in by the PEFC General Assembly through a postal ballot, and is already developing the national forest certification system.
13 June 2019
PEFC welcomes Sappi as an International Stakeholder member
PEFC system news
Sappi is our 30th International Stakeholder member and will support our work to ensure the sustainable management of the world’s forests.
11 June 2019
PEFC at Asia-Pacific Forestry Week
News
Asia-Pacific Forestry Week is set to be one of the largest and most important forestry gatherings in the Asia-Pacific region in 2019 – make sure you join us there!
7 June 2019
PEFC Trees outside Forests at the World Agroforestry Congress
Driving innovation
Trees outside Forests makes PEFC certification accessible to millions of farmers who own or manage trees on agricultural or settlement land.
6 June 2019
Thailand takes a leap towards certified forests through PEFC endorsement
PEFC system news
Thailand has become the latest country to achieve PEFC endorsement of its national forest certification system.
4 June 2019
Humans of the Forests – Anna’s story
Forests in photos
Our first video takes us to Asiago, Italy, where we hear the story of Anna Sella, the manager of a PEFC-certified forest.
31 May 2019
PEFC-certified fashion in the spotlight at Copenhagen Fashion Summit
Forests for Fashion
We were present at the Summit’s Innovation Forum, showcasing the enormous potential of responsibly sourced forest fibres for the fashion industry.
29 May 2019
Building a sustainable future by constructing with timber
Sustainable construction
While concrete, steel, cement and glass emit large amounts of carbon, wood stores it. Building with wood protects the climate and reduces our ecological footprint.
27 May 2019
It is the forests that make this Earth beautiful
Forests in photos
Rico Yulianto, a runner up in our 2018 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest tells us more about his photo 'Dusk Rainbow'