Sustainable forests,
trusted materials
PEFC New Zealand is the national governing body for the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), the world's largest forest certification system.
We work with forest owners, processors, manufacturers, specifiers and supply chain partners to support sustainable forest management and provide independent assurance that forest products come from responsibly managed sources.
As demand grows for responsible, traceable and sustainable materials, PEFC certification helps sustainably managed forests with the industries using timber in buildings, infrastructure, packaging, furniture and everyday life.
Sustainable Forest Management
The New Zealand Standard® for Sustainable Forest Management (AS / NZS 4708) provides forest managers with economic, social, environmental and cultural criteria and requirements that support management of forests for products and services.
Our Impact
Confidence in material sourcing
PEFC Chain of Custody certification provides independently verified traceability through the supply chain, giving architects, builders, manufacturers, procurement teams and end users confidence in responsible sourcing.
Supporting project outcomes
PEFC-certified products can help built environment professionals meet responsible procurement requirements, sustainability objectives and growing market expectations for transparency and environmental stewardship.
