The forest inspires me to create a better and more sustainable environment

21 June 2024 Forests in photos

This June, our photo of the month is ‘The Carpet of Moss’, taken by Radenko Malic in Serjuče, Slovenia. The photo was among the top 12 of our 2021 PEFC Photo Contest, and again in the 2023 Best of the Best contest.

In our interview, Radenko told us how the forest relaxes and inspires him and how we can safeguard our forests.

How does the forest continue to inspire you and your photography?

It still gives me a sense of relaxation and calmness, and makes me feel like I can breathe. It inspires me to try to create a better and more sustainable environment for me and others, and to influence other people with my photographs to do the same. I still like to go on walks in the forest and "feel" the right picture.

How has your photography journey continued since you participated in the PEFC Photo Contest?

I had an exhibition in local Library and Retirement home and some private photo shooting sessions. The success of my picture "The Carpet of Moss" in the PEFC Contest was mentioned in the local newspaper.

What can each of us do to safeguard our forests?

Simple – take care of it, save it, and cherish it. Plant more trees and maybe find some alternatives rather than destroying the environment.

Have you discovered anything about PEFC and/or certification over these past years that you didn’t know before?

I already knew a lot of it, but it did surprise me to see the PEFC label on everyday things, such as sustainable furniture. I see the PEFC label on wooden everyday objects.