PEFC - Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification The PEFC Council is an independent, non-profit, nongovernmental organisation, founded in 1999 which promotes sustainably managed forests through independent third party certification. PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.

Since its establishment in 1999, PEFC has become the world’s largest certification programme for sustainable forest management

FSC - Forest Stewardship Council

FSC was established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.

FSC brings people together to promote responsible forest management and to find solutions to the problems created by bad forestry practices. FSC does so in providing standard setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services and market access for companies and organisations interested in responsible forestry. Products carrying the FSC label are independently certified to assure consumers that they come from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations.

Global FSC certified forest area: by region

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