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9 June 2016
Republic of Korea becomes the latest PEFC member
News
“We are very happy and proud to officially become part of the PEFC family,” said Hyemi Lee, from the Korea Forestry Promotion Institute (KoFPI), following the acceptance of Republic of Korea as a PEFC National member.
8 June 2016
Help us to improve our Chain of Custody Standard!
PEFC system news
Give your input and comments on our current PEFC Chain of Custody Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2013).
7 June 2016
SGEC endorsement by PEFC - a beacon of light
News
We are delighted to announce Japan as the latest country to achieve PEFC endorsement of its national forest certification system.
6 June 2016
Ghana joins PEFC as a National member
PEFC system news
We are delighted to welcome Ghana as our latest PEFC National member, becoming our third member in Africa, alongside Cameroon and Gabon.
3 June 2016
PEFC at Asian Paper Bangkok
News
Thailand announces their application to PEFC for membership and we highlight the opportunities of certification in Asia and beyond – Asian Paper Bangkok 2016 was a busy few days!
1 June 2016
Sweden seeks PEFC re-endorsement: public consultation open
PEFC system news
Stakeholders globally have until 29 July 2016 to give feedback on this national forest certification system.
30 May 2016
Get involved in the PEFC Standards Revision process
PEFC system news
Do you have experience in sustainable forest management? Are you ready and eager to get involved in our standards revision process? Then sign up to join our Expert Forum for Sustainable Forest Management.
27 May 2016
Striving to improve smallholder access to certification
PEFC system news
Multi-stakeholder working group begins the task of revising PEFC's Group Certification standard.
20 May 2016
Outlining expectations for forest management certification
PEFC system news
Forest conversions and trees outside forests: two of the nine areas to be given specific consideration during the revision of the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management standard.
17 May 2016
Datuk Himmat Singh appointed as MTCC Chairman
News
The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC), our National member for Malaysia, has welcomed Datuk Himmat Singh as their newly appointed Chairman.
12 May 2016
Forest certification systems are effective tools to demonstrate sustainable forestry
News
Two Sides, the initiative exploding the myths and setting out the facts about print media's sustainability, has brought together facts from a variety of sources illustrate just these points.
10 May 2016
Call for nominations – last chance to take part in a Standards Revision Working Group
PEFC system news
We invite all stakeholders to nominate candidates to participate in WG 4 Chain of Custody and Labelling and WG 5 Chain of Custody Certification Procedures.
4 May 2016
PEFC-certified cheques from Crédit Agricole
News
Clients at French bank Crédit Agricole can now enjoy their new sustainable cheque books, made with paper originating from PEFC-certified, sustainably managed forests.
4 May 2016
Work begins for PEFC Standards Revision Working Groups
PEFC system news
Following a fantastic response to our call for nominations, four Standards Revision Working Groups (WGs) are now established and already at work.
28 April 2016
Act local: Do you know how PEFC is reaching out in your country?
News
The huge breadth of activities undertaken by PEFC members around the world was clear to see today, as we entered the second day of our annual Members Meeting.
27 April 2016
PEFC Qualified Trainer Program kicks off
News
After successful completion of the program the participants will be awarded the “Qualified PEFC Chain of Custody Trainer” certificate.
22 April 2016
Algonquin Park Forest Advisory Group recognized
News
The leadership and personal commitment of the Algonquin Park Forest Advisory Group has been rewarded with the 2016 PEFC Canada Stewardship Award.
20 April 2016
PEFC Annual Review 2015 - Seeing the Bigger Picture
News
Turn the pages of our 2015 Annual Review and see the bigger picture among the many activities undertaken by the PEFC family and our partners all over the world.
14 April 2016
Forests adorn the heart of Brussels
News
Brussels celebrated the International Day of Forests and the first day of spring with the unveiling of a stunning photo exhibition on forests in the city’s European Quarter.
12 April 2016
First ever Nordic PEFC-certified building project
Sustainable construction
Scandinavia is soon to welcome its first PEFC Project certified building as Mäihä is unveiled at the Seinäjoki Housing Fair in Finland this July.