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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.
21 December 2017
PEFC helps cities get their Christmas festivities started!
News
Christmas is round the corner. Time for us to head into town, to a Christmas market or to see the festive lights. But what city square would be complete without a Christmas tree?
20 December 2017
Give your feedback on PEFC Group Certification! Public consultation open
PEFC system news
Share your insights and knowledge to help us further improve this important standard.
18 December 2017
PEFC publishes its first two revised technical documents!
PEFC system news
We have recently finished the revision of two technical documents and presented a new approach to the endorsement of national systems.
14 December 2017
Belarus achieves PEFC re-endorsement
PEFC system news
The national forest certification system of Belarus has successfully achieved PEFC re-endorsement, confirming it continues to meet our globally recognized Sustainability Benchmarks.
12 December 2017
Where next for PEFC? Potential members have their say
News
The 22nd PEFC General Assembly closed with voices from the future, as countries actively developing national forest certification systems took to the floor.
8 December 2017
UDT investigates complaint against RDLP Bialystok
News
PEFC International filed a complaint against the forest management certification issued by UDT-CERT to RDLP Bialystok (CSL/722/2017) on 1 December 2017.
7 December 2017
Give your feedback on the South African forest certification system
PEFC system news
PEFC invites stakeholders around the world to comment on the South African national forest certification system, following its submission to PEFC for endorsement.
5 December 2017
New Board members elected at PEFC’s 22nd General Assembly
News
Representatives from nature conservation, tropical forestry and the forest industry have all be elected onto the PEFC International Board.
1 December 2017
PEFC files complaint against certificate issued to RDLP Bialystok
News
PEFC has requested UDT-CERT to urgently investigate the claims by the ECJ as well as compliance with audit requirements during the certification process.
1 December 2017
Indonesia and Japan take the spotlight at PEFC General Assembly award ceremony
News
IFCC and SGEC/PEFC Japan win awards for biggest increase in PEFC-certified forest area and PEFC Chain of Custody certificates.
29 November 2017
PEFC’s Stakeholder Dialogue calls for Purposeful Innovation
Driving innovation
PEFC’s Stakeholder Dialogue on ‘Making Certification SMART’ got off to a dynamic and enthusiastic start with Wiebke Herding’s forward-looking and provocative keynote address.
27 November 2017
Three organizations join as PEFC International Stakeholder members
PEFC system news
ARAUCO, European Panel Federation (EPF) and European Pulp Industry Sector Association AISBL (EPIS) become PEFC international stakeholder members.
23 November 2017
Winning photos impress at PEFC Week
News
The top twelve photos from our ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest were all on display throughout PEFC Week.