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3 April 2019
PEFC Chairman Peter Latham appointed as Commissioner of the Forestry Commission England
News
Our Chairman was appointed by the British Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs to serve the Forestry Commission England as a Non-Executive Commissioner for three years.
2 April 2019
India drives forestry sector forward through PEFC endorsement
PEFC system news
India achieved the PEFC endorsement of its national forest certification system. The newly endorsed system will allow Indian forest managers to further strengthen their sustainable forest management practices.
28 March 2019
PEFC global accreditation body training in Seoul, Korea
Training announcements
PEFC and KoFPI organise a training session for accreditation bodies in Seoul, Korea in June - register now!
26 March 2019
Every day, the forest looks different
Forests in photos
Mariska Kwee, a runner up in our 2018 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, shares the story behind her photo “Caught in a minute in a dream I had”.
25 March 2019
PEFC represents smallholders within global sustainable rubber platform
Driving innovation
The Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) launches, with PEFC as one of its Founding Members.
22 March 2019
Learn to love forests, learn about Humans of the Forests!
Forests in photos
Showcasing real stories of real people dedicated to caring for our forests, this video series allows all of us discover what forests mean to them as they share their passion with us.
15 March 2019
Forests for Fashion initiative sets new trends
Forests for Fashion
From 10-15 March, an exhibit of stunning and innovative clothes made by young designers using forest-derived materials were on display at the UN Sustainable Innovation Expo.
12 March 2019
PEFC Chain of Custody Auditor Training in Myanmar
Training announcements
Take part in our Chain of Custody Auditor Training in Myanmar!
1 March 2019
PEFC continues partnership with the World Architecture Festival
Sustainable construction
Was timber a key material in one of your construction projects? Did you choose wood for its many aesthetic, natural and architectural properties, or simply because it is the only renewable building material? If yes, you can enter your project for a World Architecture Festival prize!
28 February 2019
APEC recognizes PEFC's contribution to preventing illegal logging
Event report
PEFC Chile participated in the recent APEC meeting in Chile to explain how APEC members benefit from PEFC certification and the contribution we make to preventing illegal logging and the illegal trade of timber products.
22 February 2019
Aragotruf chooses PEFC for ensuring the origin of the black truffle
News
Aragotruf is a family company based in Huesca, Spain and is dedicated to the cultivation of sustainable truffles.
19 February 2019
Help protect forests and prove it with PEFC
News
How can consumers and organizations be sure about the origin of the products they buy? The answer is PEFC Chain of Custody certification.
13 February 2019
Thai tradition and sustainability inspire María Lafuente’s new collection
Forests for Fashion
Inspired by Thai nature, culture, textile handicraft and architecture, the collection called ‘Fah-Pratan’ (‘A gift from heaven’) presents a sustainable side of fashion.
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.