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15 June 2023
Italian forest certification system submitted for endorsement
PEFC system news
The Italian national forest certification system has been submitted to PEFC for endorsement. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
13 June 2023
Meet PEFC at the World Conference on Timber Engineering
Sustainable construction
Come and visit PEFC at the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) in Oslo, Norway, on 19-22 June 2023.
12 June 2023
The 2023 PEFC Photo Contest is open – vote for your favourite
Forests in photos
The PEFC Photo Contest is back, and we look for the best of the best. This year, the winning photo is in your hands - which is your favourite?
6 June 2023
Spending time in a forest fills me with positive energy
Forests in photos
This June, our photo in the spotlight is ‘Glances’, taken by Levente Bagy in Transylvania, Romania. In our interview, the photographer shared how his photo came about, and how the forest inspires him.
31 May 2023
Public consultation: Guyanese forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the Guyanese Forest Certification Scheme. Deadline for comments is 28 July 2023.
25 May 2023
Guyanese forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Guyanese Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
24 May 2023
PEFC launches the new PEFC Alliance 2030 Strategy
Organisation news
Developed collectively by the entire PEFC Alliance, the Strategy outlines how we aim to move forward to shape the organization.
19 May 2023
PEFC/SFI Joint Conference: building on our shared learning and furthering our collaboration
Event report
“On behalf of PEFC, we wish to acknowledge our appreciation for being welcomed as guests by the indigenous communities to their territory,” said David Ford, Vice Chair of the PEFC International Board, as he opened the second day of the joint SFI Conference and PEFC Week.
15 May 2023
PEFC General Assembly welcomes two international stakeholder members
Organisation news
Mayr-Melnhof Holz and Mercer International were accepted by PEFC as international stakeholder members during our 28th General Assembly, in Vancouver, Canada.
12 May 2023
Call for nominations: PEFC Chain of Custody Working Group
PEFC system news
PEFC invites stakeholders globally to nominate candidates for the vacant seats on the permanent PEFC Chain of Custody Working Group. Deadline for nominations is 11 June 2023.
5 May 2023
PEFC Sponsors World Conference on Timber Engineering
Sustainable construction
WCTE is one of the world’s leading forums for presenting the latest scientific, technical and architectural innovations in timber construction and attracts a wide audience of those interested in new thinking.
4 May 2023
PEFC’s active engagement in the new EU Deforestation Regulation
EU Deforestation Regulation
In our recent PEFC webinar, we presented the new EU Deforestation Regulation and PEFC’s related work. In this first part, hear about PEFC's support to the EU and how the new Regulation will bring global implications for trading in and with the EU.
4 May 2023
How will companies be able to benefit from PEFC under the EU Deforestation Regulation?
EU Deforestation Regulation
Hear how companies can take advantage of PEFC certification to demonstrate compliance with the new Regulation.
4 May 2023
The new EU Deforestation Regulation must have a positive impact on smallholders
EU Deforestation Regulation
In our third micro topic, discover how the new Regulation needs to have a positive impact on smallholders, besides its impact on biodiversity and climate.
2 May 2023
The forest is a place to recharge my batteries
Forests in photos
‘Green Green Green’ was a winner of PEFC Denmark’s 2022 photo contest and a finalist in the International contest. Learn more about the stunning photo in our interview.
1 May 2023
Collaboration and exchange in Oceania and Japan
Travel report
Our CEO Michael Berger visited Australia, New Zealand, and Japan last month, to engage with industry partners, stakeholders, and certified organizations.
26 April 2023
Gulou Bridge Waterfront: Timber Bridge connects the local cultural heritage with rural development
Sustainable construction
Hundreds of PEFC-certified wooden elements are bolted together to form the bridge, paying tribute to the traditional construction techniques employed in the rural villages of southern China.
12 April 2023
PEFC Webinar: Introduction to the new EU Deforestation Regulation
EU Deforestation Regulation
Join us on Thursday 20 April for a special PEFC webinar introducing the new EU Deforestation Regulation and our related work. Discover how PEFC is aligned with the regulation and how companies can benefit from PEFC certification to demonstrate their compliance.
4 April 2023
The forest is life – every day, it writes a new script, and we can be part of it
Forests in photos
This April, our Photo of the Month is 'New Life'. Taken by Peter Hozza in Slovakia, it shows a fox cub wandering through the forest. The photo was one of the winners of PEFC Slovakia’s 2022 Photo Contest, and a finalist in the International contest.
31 March 2023
Registration open for PEFC initial chain of custody auditor training in May
Training announcements
Auditors, reviewers, and certification decision makers are invited to register for a PEFC recognized chain of custody initial training on 10-11 May 2023. Registration is now closed.