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A sustainable fashion industry? Forests can help!

15 August 201815 August 2018

You might have noticed, but there has been quite a buzz around how our forests can help the fashion industry in its mission to become sustainable! Using the United Nations High Lev...



Shortlisted projects highlight diversity of timber in construction

13 July 201813 July 2018

What do two universities, an office block, a recital hall, a chapel, a school and a standing camp all have in common? These are the seven fantastic projects shortlisted for the Worl...



Winners of the UK & Ireland PEFC Photo Contest Announced

12 July 201812 July 2018

We received some lovely images of our forests in play, action and at work this year. We are pleased to announce our winners below from this year’s PEFC Photography contest. Our 1s...



Just Published: PEFC UK Newsletter (July)

29 June 201829 June 2018

In our latest edition, we look forward to our Annual Stakeholder day in October, we celebrate our partnership with Solid Wood Solutions and reflect on our stakeholder visit to the S...



Enhanced social requirements and promoting gender equality - Give your feedback on our revised Sustainable Forest Managem...

19 June 201819 June 2018

You only have a few days left to share your insights and knowledge to help us further improve our revised Sustainable Forest Management benchmark. Give your feedback now! Deadline ...



PEFC UK Company Spotlight - Southsea Deckchairs

13 June 201813 June 2018

Relax On a PEFC-Certified Deckchair A staple part of the British seaside culture is the traditional deckchair. The UK’s leading maker and supplier of traditional timber-framed deck...



Public Consultation on PEFC ST 1003:201X SFM

10 May 201810 May 2018

PEFC International is publishing this enquiry draft version of its revised benchmark standard for Sustainable Forest Management standards for a 60 day public consultation. Everybody...



PEFC Certified Timber for the Construction Industry

9 May 2018 9 May 2018

Read more about how public and private sector procurement policies are seeking evidence of certified timber, and how this is key in the construction industry. Download the PDF



Just Published: PEFC Uk Newsletter (April 2018)

21 April 201821 April 2018

In this edition, we look at "Designing the Future with Sustainable Timber", we are sponsoring a new award at the World Architectural Festival (WAF)



New Prize for “Best Use of Certified Timber” at World Architecture Festival – enter now!

29 March 201829 March 2018

Do you use solid wood products such as CLT or glulam in your construction projects? Have you chosen to specify wood for its many aesthetic, natural and architectural properties, or ...



Communicating benefits of forest products key to unlocking potential contribution to SDGs

23 February 201823 February 2018

The environmental rationale for protecting forests is well known. Lesser known, but equally significant, is the role of forest products. Forest products are key to a green economy, ...



PEFC UK Company Spotlight - Manufacturing By Design

7 February 2018 7 February 2018

Manufacturing By Design BERKHAMSTED based manufacturers of specialist joinery, Manufacturing By Design, have recently obtained PEFC chain of custody certification. Certification to...



Happy International Day of Forests!

21 January 201821 January 2018

PEFC celebrates the International Day of Forests with an increase in certified forest area and a greater number of companies and organizations committed to forest sustainability On...



Just Published: PEFC UK Newsletter (January 2018)

20 January 201820 January 2018

Highlights from the Surface Design Show, launching our new videos and our company spotlight is Berkhamsted based manufacturers of specialist joinery, Manufacturing By Design.



Give your feedback on PEFC Group Certification! Public consultation open

20 December 201720 December 2017

Working with smallholders is at the heart of our work. This is why group certification is an extremely important instrument in our forest certification toolbox. Our revised Group C...



2017 PEFC Photographer of the Year – Winner Announced!!

13 November 201713 November 2017

We are delighted to announce the winner and finalists of the 2017 PEFC Photographer of the Year Award. Our photo contest called on photographers from around the world to show us wh...



Just Published: PEFC UK Newsletter (October 2017)

1 November 2017 1 November 2017

This editions highlights our exhibition at London Build earlier this month, a new CPD module from The Timber Trade Federation and dates of our next two stakeholder seminars to be he...



Public consultation for new Indonesian community forest requirements

18 October 201718 October 2017

Community forests play an important role within Indonesia. Covering just 2.3 million hectares, these forests support the livelihoods of more than 3.4 million households. The Indone...



Help Make Certification SMART – get involved with the PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue

23 August 201723 August 2017

Participate, partner, promote or pitch a solution: there are many ways you can get involved with the 2017 PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue: Making Certification SMART. And we are looking f...



The UK & Ireland Winners of the PEFC Photo Contest Announced

19 July 201719 July 2017

Receiving over 300 fantastic entries to our National photo competition, it was a difficult task to choose only three winners, but we are pleased to announce our winners below.  Many...