PEFC

What is PEFC?

• PEFC is the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes.
• The PEFC Council is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation which promotes sustainably managed forests through independent third party certification.
• PEFC certification assures buyers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.
• PEFC provides compatibility and quality assurance between international forest certification schemes
• PEFC is one of the largest schemes in the world for certifying sustainable forest management.

What are the PEFC principles?

• No more wood is harvested than is regrown.
• Trees are replanted or naturally regenerated after harvesting.
• Workers’ rights and welfare are protected.
• Local employment is encouraged.
• Indigenous peoples’ and owners’ rights, ie, those who earn their livelihoods from and/or live in the forest, are respected.
• Forests are maintained as habitats for wild animals and plants.
• Functions of forests for the protection of water, soil and climate are protected.
• Biodiversity of forest ecosystems is conserved.
• The origin of the wood raw material is verified.