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27 November 2014
PEFC calls on Dutch government to engage in inclusive process on sustainable biomass criteria
News
We are surprised to learn that something as important as criteria for sustainable biomass affecting forests from around the world appears to be negotiated by an exclusive group of Dutch stakeholders behind closed doors.
26 November 2014
PEFC International awards national members as certified forest area rises
News
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative was recognized at last week’s PEFC General Assembly for the greatest increase in forest certification for a PEFC national member.
25 November 2014
National forest certification system of Gabon achieves re-endorsement
PEFC system news
The Gabonese forest certification system has successfully achieved re-endorsement by PEFC, confirming that it continues to meet PEFC’s globally recognized Sustainability Benchmarks.
24 November 2014
PEFC highlights key achievements of 2014!
News
A special edition of the PEFC Newsletter was published today to mark the opening of PEFC Forest Certification Week in Paris, France, highlighting some of the key achievements and progress of PEFC in 2014.
20 November 2014
Consumers trust certification labels and expect companies to label products, PEFC research shows
News
The survey shows that certification labels, such as the PEFC label, are the most trusted means of giving confidence to consumers that wood-based products are sustainably sourced.
19 November 2014
Minister highlights role of forests in mitigating climate change at PEFC General Assembly
News
In his remarks welcoming Mr. Stéphane Le Foll, Minister for Agriculture, Agrifood and Forestry, Mr. Street looked back at the successful history of PEFC.
19 November 2014
“Will we pass the ultimate test of time?”
News
William Street Jr., PEFC Chairman, gives his reflections at the PEFC General Assembly.
19 November 2014
Traditional Chinese DING presented during PEFC General Assembly
News
The China Forest Certification Council presented William Street, Chairman of the Board of PEFC International, with a traditional Chinese gift known as a DING.
19 November 2014
New Board members elected at PEFC’s 19th General Assembly
News
Ms. Sheam Satkuru-Granzella has been re-elected as Vice Chair to the PEFC Board of Directors at the PEFC General Assembly in Paris, France.
18 November 2014
Call for proposals: the 2015 PEFC Collaboration Fund Competition is now OPEN
Collaboration Fund
PEFC is delighted to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2015 Collaboration Fund, following the official launch during PEFC Forest Certification Week in Paris, France.
17 November 2014
RECOFTC joins PEFC as a new international stakeholder member
News
RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests has become the latest non-profit organization to join PEFC as an International Stakeholder member.
14 November 2014
CERTFOR celebrates 10 years of PEFC endorsement
News
This month CERTFOR celebrates 10 years of partnership with PEFC, fulfilling and growing every year to promote the sustainability of the forest, wood and paper industry within Chile.
13 November 2014
EU forest policy the focus of upcoming CEPF Members Day
News
Sponsored by PEFC, the CEPF Members Day will see high-level speakers discuss the development, challenges and opportunities of the current and future EU forest policy.
12 November 2014
Consumers expect responsible timber sourcing, retailer survey shows
News
ASDA survey shows that more than 90% of consumers agree that wood-based materials should be sourced from sustainably managed forests.
7 November 2014
PEFC-certified wood key element of new high-tech urban dwellings
Sustainable construction
A cutting-edge building model made out of PEFC-certified Finnish pine was unveiled at the recent Habitare Fair in Finland.
5 November 2014
Japan becomes fourth Asian country to join as a PEFC national member
News
Following in the footsteps of China, Indonesia and Malaysia, the addition of Japan’s SGEC shows that PEFC truly is the forest certification system of choice for the region.
5 November 2014
PEFC heads to Vietnam for Forestry Certification Workshop
News
Stakeholders interested in promoting sustainable forest management in Viet Nam are able to benefit from the first PEFC/VFAS Forestry Certification Workshop, taking place in Hanoi on 8 December.
3 November 2014
China celebrates endorsement of its national system at International Symposium
News
The endorsement of the Chinese Forest Certification Scheme (CFCS) was the centerpiece of the recent International Symposium on Forest Certification, held in Beijing, China.
31 October 2014
Purchasing newsprint from sustainable sources highlighted at WAN-IFRA Conference
News
The environmental benefits of purchasing newsprint that originates from sustainably managed forests was the focus of PEFC’s Singapore-based consultant Michael Buckley’s presentation.
29 October 2014
Food, Fuel, Fiber and Forests: Gary Dunning set for his knowledge blast at PEFC’s Stakeholder Dialogue
News
Sustainable landscapes and how they relate to supply chains for food, feed, fiber and fuel is the focus of one of the ‘knowledge blasts’ at the upcoming PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue.