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 Public Summaries

Preferred by Nature makes public summaries of PEFC FM certified companies available to all. Visit our Certificate Database here.

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.

Find the list of upcoming assessments here.

Comment outside stakeholder notifications: 

We welcome your comments at all times. Contact Flemming Sehested (fsehested@preferredbynature.org) and/or Christian Jürgensen (cjurgensen@preferredbynature.org) to share your comments.