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Sustainable Forest Management, PEFC ST 1003

Sustainable Forest Management

Date of implementation 13 November 2024

This benchmark lays out the international requirements for sustainable forest management. Developed by a working group with representation of all relevant stakeholders, it describes the criteria and indicators we believe are vital for the sustainable management of a forest. Every national forest management standard must address these requirements to achieve PEFC endorsement.

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This benchmark lays out the international requirements for sustainable forest management. Developed by a working group with representation of all relevant stakeholders, it describes the criteria and indicators we believe are vital for the sustainable management of a forest. Every national forest management standard must address these requirements to achieve PEFC endorsement.

Requirements for Certification Bodies operating Certification against PEFC Endorsed Forest Management Standards, PEFC ST 1004

CB SFM Requirements

Date of implementation 12 July 2024

This standard lays out the PEFC international benchmark requirements for certification bodies operating sustainable forest management certification. It defines the minimum international requirements for certification bodies to be adopted by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems and indicates the specific benchmark requirements that shall be further developed by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems.

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This standard lays out the PEFC international benchmark requirements for certification bodies operating sustainable forest management certification. It defines the minimum international requirements for certification bodies to be adopted by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems and indicates the specific benchmark requirements that shall be further developed by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems.

Sustainable Forest Management, ST 1003

Sustainable Forest Management

Date of implementation 28 November 2018

The international requirements for sustainable forest management. Every national forest management standard must address these requirements to achieve PEFC endorsement.

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The international requirements for sustainable forest management. Every national forest management standard must address these requirements to achieve PEFC endorsement.

Group Forest Management Certification, PEFC ST 1002

Group Certification

Date of implementation 28 November 2018

The general requirements for national forest certification systems with group forest management certification. Stakeholders use this benchmark when they develop their national group certification requirements.

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The general requirements for national forest certification systems with group forest management certification. Stakeholders use this benchmark when they develop their national group certification requirements.

Standard Setting, ST 1001

Standard Setting

Date of implementation 15 November 2017

The processes and steps that must take place during the development, review and revision of national forest management standards.

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The processes and steps that must take place during the development, review and revision of national forest management standards.

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