Technical documentation

Technical documentation

French sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of France, covering mainland France, endorsed by PEFC on 26 March 2025. The review date is 16 June 2028.

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The national sustainable forest management standard of France, covering mainland France, endorsed by PEFC on 26 March 2025. The review date is 16 June 2028.

French (French Guiana) sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of France, covering French Guiana, endorsed by PEFC on 26 March 2025. The review date is 16 June 2028.

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The national sustainable forest management standard of France, covering French Guiana, endorsed by PEFC on 26 March 2025. The review date is 16 June 2028.

Uruguayan sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of Uruguay. It maintained its endorsement on 26 April 2022. The review date is 24 September 2025.

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The national sustainable forest management standard of Uruguay. It maintained its endorsement on 26 April 2022. The review date is 24 September 2025.

Sustainable Forest Management, PEFC ST 1003

Benchmark Standard

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.

Hungarian sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of Hungary. It maintained its endorsement on 5 November 2024. The review date is 30 May 2028.

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The national sustainable forest management standard of Hungary. It maintained its endorsement on 5 November 2024. The review date is 30 May 2028.

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