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28 March 2018
Sustainability, solidarity and gender equality on the catwalk
Forests for Fashion
PEFC Spain has collaborated with Spanish fashion designer María Lafuente, promoting sustainable materials and supporting gender equality.
27 March 2018
PEFC International office move!
News
We are moving office! Our address will change but our phone number will remain the same.
23 March 2018
After 10 years: goodbye to Kees
News
The time has come for us to say goodbye to Kees Boon, one of the founders of PEFC Netherlands, as he officially retires as Chairman of PEFC Netherlands.
21 March 2018
International Day of Forests: PEFC and Sustainable Cities
International Day of Forests
This year, the International Day of Forests is all about Forests and Sustainable Cities, highlighting the many contributions forests make towards sustainable cities.
21 March 2018
Call for Proposals: the 2018 PEFC Collaboration Fund competition is OPEN
Collaboration Fund
This year, we are looking for project proposals that pioneer the application of technology and innovation within forest certification. Make sure you have applied by 11 May 2018!
16 March 2018
Forests are a fantastic place to inspire photography
Forests in photos
This March we hear from Aleš Krivec, a runner up in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, who tells us more about his stunning image ‘In the Fog’.
14 March 2018
New Prize for “Best Use of Certified Timber” at World Architecture Festival – enter now!
Sustainable construction
The Best Use of Certified Timber Prize, supported by PEFC, will reward project teams and architects that have used certified timber in an innovative, educational or artistic manner, whilst demonstrating responsible sourcing in a completed building.
6 March 2018
Sustainable, forest-based fashion brought to life at the United Nations
Forests for Fashion
Forest-based materials are much more environmentally friendly than cotton and synthetic fibers, requiring less water and energy to produce.
22 February 2018
Forests take us by wings of fancy: they have no barriers
Forests in photos
Somenath Mukhopadhyay, a runner up in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest tells us more about his photo Woodsy Fancy.
20 February 2018
Communicating benefits of forest products key to unlocking potential contribution to SDGs
News
Forest products are key to a green economy that relies on sustainable materials with a minimal environmental footprint.
15 February 2018
PEFC announces upcoming online Chain of Custody auditor training
Training announcements
The training is aimed at auditors with experience in Chain of Custody certification. The training schedule is now available.
7 February 2018
Double certification continues to grow, joint PEFC/FSC data shows
PEFC system news
The total global certified area grew by 3.7 million hectares, and the double certified area increased by almost one million hectares.
2 February 2018
Forests are under threat – use them or lose them!
News
We believe we need to use our forests responsibly. How can you help? Buy PEFC-certified products!
2 February 2018
There is still time to give your feedback on PEFC Group Certification!
PEFC system news
Through group certification groups of small-forest landholders can work together to achieve certification. Make sure you do not miss your opportunity to give your feedback on our revised Group Certification standard!
31 January 2018
India launches its national forest certification system!
PEFC system news
Since joining the PEFC alliance in 2015, the Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF) has been working with stakeholders from around the country to develop the national sustainable forest management standard.
29 January 2018
Responsible Wood Chairman recognized in the Australia Day Honours
News
Dr. Hans Drielsma, has been awarded the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the commercial forestry industry, to sustainable management practices and certification programs, and to professional bodies.
25 January 2018
Olam International and Mondi join PEFC as International Stakeholder members
PEFC system news
By becoming members, these organizations help and support us in our vital work to ensure the sustainable management of the world’s forests.
19 January 2018
Hard work in the forest is often the only way to make a livelihood in rural areas
Forests in photos
For every month of 2018, we will be showcasing one of the photos from our 2017 photo contest, with January dedicated to ‘Hard Work’, taken by Tony Potaš in Slovakia.
8 January 2018
We explain the changes to our group certification standard
PEFC system news
Two webinars will introduce and explain the main proposed changes to PEFC ST 1002 – the standard that defines the general requirements for forest certification systems with group forest management certification.
4 January 2018
American Tree Farm System and Czech Republic achieve PEFC re-endorsement
PEFC system news
Through a rigorous assessment process, we can ensure that the country’s national standards meet our globally accepted PEFC Sustainability Benchmarks.