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8 February 2019
In a forest, we can enjoy and learn to understand nature
Forests in photos
Discover the story behind the winning photo of our 2018 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest: 'Digging Bamboo Shoots in Spring'
31 January 2019
PEFC-certified hardwood first choice for construction expert
Sustainable construction
Australian construction company director chooses PEFC-certified timber panels for his own building.
21 January 2019
PEFC turns 20!
20th anniversary
2019 is a very special year for the PEFC family as together we celebrate our 20th anniversary. In 1999, European small-forest owners came together to create an international forest certification system that had their needs at heart: PEFC!
16 January 2019
Call for nominations: sustainable forest management and certification body requirements
PEFC system news
PEFC is looking for candidates for the Chain of Custody Revision Working Group and for our newly established Sustainable Forest Management Working Group.
14 January 2019
Online Chain of Custody auditor training – register now!
Training announcements
We have updated the training schedule for our Chain of Custody auditor trainings - have a look!
11 January 2019
Turning the tables on unsustainable furniture
Sustainable construction
The furniture company Oak and Hide creates a new generation of flat-pack furniture - a clean design, strong joints and made entirely of PEFC-certified timber.
8 January 2019
The forest and the mountains are my second home
Forests in photos
In 2018, we held the second ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Francisco Costa, one of our 12 winners, tells us the story behind his photo.
21 December 2018
European cities choose PEFC-certified Christmas trees – for a sustainable celebration
News
Christmas is coming closer and it is time for seasonal splendour. Again this year, several European cities have chosen PEFC-certified firs and spruces as their Christmas trees to lighten up their city centres.
20 December 2018
New study highlights strength of PAFC Gabon
News
Gabon wants to become the world leader in certified tropical wood. To reach that goal, all forest concessions should become certified. As a recent study shows, PAFC is highly compatible with the expectations of WWF.
20 December 2018
Award winning members at PEFC Forest Certification Week
News
At PEFC Forest Certification Week in November, we rewarded our members for the highest increase in certified hectares and for growing their Chain of Custody certificates.
19 December 2018
Camp inspired by Tasmania’s first people receives first highly commended prize!
Sustainable construction
World Architecture Festival (WAF) awarded the first highly commended prize for the best use of certified timber to Krakani Lumi, a standing camp in Tasmania, inspired by the traditional constructions of Tasmania's first peoples.
17 December 2018
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: discover the second highly commended prize!
Sustainable construction
The jury of the World Architecture Festival (WAF) awarded the second highly commended prize in the category Best Use of Certified Timber, supported by PEFC, to the Royal Academy of Music Theatre & Recital Hall in London.
14 December 2018
In a forest, there is always something new to discover
Forests in photos
The winner of our 2017 'Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest shares how the forest inspired him to take his winning image.
12 December 2018
Gabon confirms leadership in driving sustainable tropical forest certification
News
Gabon wants to become a world leader in certified tropical wood. The special certification forum organized by the Ministry of Water and Forests was an important step!
7 December 2018
Committed collaboration for using IT in Sustainable Forest Management in Southeast Asia
Driving innovation
The importance of IT in supporting traceability for a sustainable supply chain was one of the key outcomes of our recent seminar in Singapore.
5 December 2018
World Architecture Festival – Best Use of Certified Timber, we have a winner!
Sustainable construction
We are delighted to announce that the winner is the International House in Sydney, a timber building that sets new standards in sustainable construction.
3 December 2018
Trees outside forests: magnifying the climate change mitigation role of our trees
Driving innovation
For nearly 20 years, PEFC has been helping to mitigate climate change through the promotion of sustainable forest management. With the inclusion of trees outside forests, we are now further enhancing our positive impact.
29 November 2018
Forests & Fashion: “There will be a little revolution – be ready!”
Forests for Fashion
Through our Forests for Fashion initiative, we are linking forest-based materials from sustainably managed forests with the world of fashion, contributing to the fashion industry’s objective to become sustainable.
28 November 2018
ASSMANN wins biggest order in their history – thanks to PEFC certification
News
ASSMANN supplied PEFC-certified furniture for 3000 workspacts - the use of certified timber was a requirement for obtaining the large-scale order.
21 November 2018
Forests can heal, calm and soothe us
Forests in photos
The photographer of ‘Tangled Trunks’, a winner in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, tells us the story behind her photo why forests are so important for our health and wellbeing.