PEFCmenetelmissä

PEFCmenetelmissä refers to methods and processes associated with the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). PEFC is a leading global forest certification system that aims to promote sustainable forest management. The "menetelmissä" part of the term is Finnish and translates to "in methods" or "in processes." Therefore, PEFCmenetelmissä encompasses the entire framework of procedures, standards, and guidelines that PEFC employs to assess and certify that forests are managed in an environmentally responsible, socially beneficial, and economically viable manner.

These methods include the development of national forest certification standards, which are tailored to local conditions and legal requirements, yet adhere to PEFC's international benchmark standards. The certification process itself involves rigorous assessments by independent third-party auditors who verify compliance with these standards. This includes evaluating forest management practices, biodiversity conservation, protection of water resources, worker safety, and the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities. Chain of custody certification is another crucial aspect of PEFC's methods, ensuring that certified forest products can be traced back to sustainably managed sources. The ultimate goal of PEFCmenetelmissä is to provide credible assurance to consumers and stakeholders that the wood and paper products they purchase come from responsibly managed forests.