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7 September 2018
Discover the finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize III
Sustainable construction
Two more finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize are the Macquarie University Incubator, that provides a space for students to research and develop ideas, and the Belarusian Memorial Chapel, the first wooden church built in London since the Great Fire of 1666.
5 September 2018
Artte Telai: PEFC-certified table tennis rackets made in Italy
News
With Artte Telai, the Italian workshop Artigian Mobili created a series of table tennis rackets made from PEFC-certified timber from the forest of Paneveggio in Trentino - also called the 'Violin's forest' for its resonating wood.
5 September 2018
Forests as places of peace and joy in PEFC Slovenia’s photo contest
Forests in photos
Discover the winning photos of PEFC Slovenia’s 'Feel the forest, experience PEFC' photo contest!
3 September 2018
My forest, my story… photo contest captures Austria’s best forest moments
Forests in photos
Participants shared their favourite forest moments in PEFC Austria’s photo contest - have a look at the winning photos!
23 August 2018
Discover the finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize II
Sustainable construction
Discover two more projects shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival’s Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: An epic music theatre in London and an office building in Sydney that sets new standards in sustainability.
22 August 2018
Innovation at the heart of 2018 PEFC Collaboration Fund winners!
Collaboration Fund
Discover the three impressive winning projects of the 2018 PEFC Collaboration Fund!
16 August 2018
Photo contest winners depict movement and relaxation in Finland’s forests
Forests in photos
Have a look at the winning photos of Finland's photo contest!
16 August 2018
Healthy forests have a significant impact on our lives
Forests in photos
This August, we hear from Sapto Nugroho, a runner up in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, and learn more about his photo ‘Water Bombing’.
14 August 2018
Darkness, light and magic win PEFC Italy’s photo contest
Forests in photos
Discover the three winners of PEFC Italy's photo contest which were chosen out of more than 900 photos!
8 August 2018
UK and Ireland’s photo contest winners reveal the versatility of our forests
Forests in photos
Have a look at the winners of PEFC UK and PEFC Ireland’s ‘Forests, our home, workplace and playground’ photo contest!
8 August 2018
A sustainable fashion industry? Forests can help!
Forests for Fashion
We brought our Forests for Fashion initiative to the big stage through an exhibit of stunning and innovative clothes made from forest-derived materials.
2 August 2018
Companies can benefit from PEFC to demonstrate impact towards the SDGs
News
The 2018 SGEC/PEFC Forest Certification Forum took place 28 June 2018 in Tokyo, with over 150 stakeholders in attendance, discussing how PEFC can help companies support the SDGs.
2 August 2018
Photo contest winners depict the diverse richness of India’s forests
Forests in photos
Take a look at the winning images of and discover the many dimensions of Indian forests are revealed through the winners of the “Experience Forests, Experience Life” photo contest, run by the Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF).
31 July 2018
Squirrel takes first place in Slovakian photo contest
Forests in photos
We proudly present the winners of PEFC Slovakia’s ‘Discover the forest, discover PEFC’ photo contest!
27 July 2018
Discover the finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize I
Sustainable construction
Supported by PEFC, the prize rewards architects and project teams for using certified timber for constructions outstanding in sustainability, innovation, quality or aesthetics. Have a look at three of the shortlisted projects!
23 July 2018
Dreamlike forest paths star in the winning photos of the Dutch photo contest
Forests in photos
PEFC Netherlands' was searching for the 'Most beautiful forest path' in its national photo contest. Have a look at the winning images!
23 July 2018
Give your feedback on the national systems of Bulgaria, India and Thailand
PEFC system news
Bulgaria, India and Thailand submitted their national forest certification systems for the first time, marking an important step towards PEFC certification in the countries.
20 July 2018
We should rediscover the joy of being in the forest
Forests in photos
This July, Paolo Salvadori, a runner up in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, shares the story behind his picture and why forests are so special for him.
13 July 2018
Sustainable forest management in Republic of Korea boosted by PEFC endorsement
PEFC system news
Republic of Korea has achieved the PEFC endorsement of its national forest certification system and is looking forward to the increased production and export of PEFC-certified products!
11 July 2018
Shortlisted projects highlight diversity of timber in construction
Sustainable construction
Discover the impressive projects shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival’s Best Use of Certified Timber Prize - supported by PEFC!