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Forest Management Certification - PEFC

Discover our PEFC services:

PEFC Chain of Custody Certification
Chain of Custody Certification - PEFC

Obtain PEFC Chain of Custody certification to expand your market access and forward the PEFC claims and labels to your customers.

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What is PEFC Forest Management Certification?

PEFC Forest Management Certification enables you to provide assurances that you manage your forests in line with challenging environmental, social and economic requirements – balancing people, planet and profit.

By earning this certification, you demonstrate your compliance with the PEFC Forest Management Standard. This also enables you to sell PEFC-certified timber.

Preferred by Nature offers PEFC Forest Management certification in Denmark.

>> Learn more at the PEFC website

Benefits of PEFC Forest Management Certification

Market advantage. PEFC-certified timber is increasingly in demand from consumers and businesses seeking responsibly sourced wood products. This can grant access to new markets and potentially higher prices compared to uncertified timber.

Enhanced sustainability. PEFC certification requires adherence to strict environmental and social standards, promoting responsible forest management practices. This ensure long-term forest health and resilience, contributing to biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation.

Transparency and credibility. Independent third-party certification provides consumers and businesses with assurance that PEFC-certified products come from responsibly managed forests. This builds trust and strengthens relationships with stakeholders like NGOs and local communities.

Improved management. Implementing PEFC standards often leads to enhanced forest management practices and procedures. This can result in increased efficiency, cost savings, and overall improved resource utilisation.

Positive social impact. PEFC certification promotes fair labour practices and respect for Indigenous rights and community interests. This contributes to positive social outcomes for forest workers and local communities who depend on the forest for their livelihoods. 

PEFC Forest Management Standard

Sustainable Forest Management, PEFC ST 1003

This Standard lays out the international requirements for sustainable forest management. It describes the criteria and indicators PEFC believes are vital for the sustainable management of a forest.

>> Access the Standard

Group Forest Management Certification, PEFC ST 1002

This Standard defines the general requirements for national forest certification systems with group forest management certification. It covers aspects such as the minimum requirements for internal monitoring and auditing within a certified group – a vital process if group certification is to be effective.

>> Access the Standard

PEFC Forest Management Consultations

Your voice matters! Participate in our scheduled assessments.

We invite key stakeholders to comment on our scheduled PEFC assessments. Your feedback will inform our evaluation process and field visits to the operation.

You're welcome to comment at any time, even without a direct invitation. We value your insights to ensure compliance with PEFC standard.

Comment outside stakeholder notifications: We welcome your comments at all times. Feel free to contact us with any inputs you might have.

Documents

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FSC Chain of Custody FSC Controlled Wood FSC Ecosystem Procedures FSC Forest Management FSC Project Certification PEFC Chain of Custody PEFC Forest Management
Forest Management Experience Info Sheet

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Know more about our more than thirty years of experience with forest management...

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PEFC Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree Based Products-Requirements

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The objective of this standard is to allow organisations to provide accurate an...

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PEFC Trademark Rules - Requirements

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The PEFC trademarks provide information relating to the origin of forest based ...

PEFC Chain of Custody and Forest and Tree based products Guidance use
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PEFC Chain of Custody and Forest and Tree based products Guidance use

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Event title Event type Language Location Dates Status
FSC og PEFC sporbarhedscertificering (Chain of Custody - CoC) Seminar Danish Hørning, Denmark 28 -
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EUDR: Get ready with our overview, updates and solutions Webinar Japanese Online 17 - Completed
EU Deforestation Regulation: Unpacking the latest updates and solutions Webinar Chinese Simplified Online 08 - Completed
EUDR: Understanding implications for US companies Webinar English Online 13 - Completed
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Implications for the agricultural sector Webinar Spanish Online 20 - Completed
Implications of the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for the forestry sector Webinar Spanish Online 17 - Completed
Sustainability in Practice: EUDR & Carbon Footprint Management Seminar Estonian Tallinn, Estonia 16 - Completed
Sustainability in Practice - EUDR & Carbon Footprint Management Seminar Latvian Rīga, Latvia 15 - Completed
Sustainability in Practice - EUDR & Carbon Footprint Management Seminar Lithuanian Vilnius, Lithuania 13 - Completed
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Business implications and impact Webinar Chinese Simplified Online 22 - Completed
EUDR & the Future of Forest-risk Commodities Procurement Seminar, Webinar Japanese Tokyo, Japan 12 - Completed
How Scientific Testing can support companies to comply with Due Diligence requirements of the EUDR? Webinar English Online 28 - Completed
How Scientific Testing can support the enforcement of the EUDR? Webinar English Online 21 - Completed
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Business implications and compliance Seminar Chinese Simplified Shanghai, China 20 - Completed
Complying with the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): A practical workshop for timber businesses Seminar Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam 13 - Completed
EUDR and FSC Policy to Address Conversion & Remedy Framework – What will it mean for Malaysian companies? Seminar English Sabah, Malaysia 09 - Completed
EUDR and FSC Policy to Address Conversion & Remedy Framework – What will it mean for Malaysian companies? Seminar English Sarawak, Malaysia 08 - Completed
EUDR and FSC Policy to Address Conversion & Remedy Framework – What will it mean for Malaysian companies? Seminar English Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 06 - Completed
Informationsdag FSC og PEFC sporbarhedscertificering Seminar Danish Denmark Completed

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