PEFCmerkinnällä

PEFCmerkinnällä refers to the Finnish translation of the PEFC certification mark. PEFC stands for the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. It is a globally recognized, independent non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management through a certification system. When a wood or paper product carries the PEFCmerkinnällä, it signifies that the wood material originates from a forest that has been independently certified as being managed in an environmentally responsible, socially beneficial, and economically viable manner.

The PEFC certification process involves rigorous independent audits of forest management practices. These audits assess criteria related to biodiversity conservation, protection of water resources, sustainable harvesting levels, respect for the rights of forest workers and local communities, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations. Products bearing the PEFCmerkinnällä allow consumers and businesses to identify and choose wood-based products that come from sustainably managed sources. This helps to support responsible forestry practices and combat illegal logging. The PEFCmerkinnällä is a trust mark indicating that the entire supply chain, from the forest to the final product, has been monitored to ensure compliance with PEFC standards.