Description
PEFC Certification Scheme
(Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes)
The PEFC forest certification scheme was initiated in 1998 by European forest owners and part of the timber industry with the aim of certifying small forest properties for good forest management.
Underlying this certification scheme are the 6 Principles and Criteria for Good Sustainable Forest Management (GFS) defined by the Helsinki Process. There is the possibility of voluntary third-party certification of both forest management and chain of custody.
The PEFC mark is the most widespread forest certification scheme in the world, its certification improves the access of wood to markets, demonstrates responsibility and commitment to sustainable development, and improves the image of the company or facility in the wood processing sector.
The entire silvicultural activity and the forest-wood supply chain of the Provincial Agency of State Forests are carried out by applying management criteria inspired by sustainability (naturalistic silviculture) and thus, conservation and valorisation of the heritage, as attested by the PEFC label certification, extended over the entire property and obtained at 'regional' level as an active part of the Consortium of Municipalities.
The UNI EN ISO 14001 and UNI EN ISO 45001 Certifications
Following an international UNI EN ISO standard and being certified means making a real commitment to improvement. In fact, the adoption of the standards is voluntary and the Agency, which believes in responsible behaviour, in the search for efficiency and sustainability in the processes implemented, in the evaluation of the same, also taking into account the needs of the various stakeholders, has implemented an integrated environment and safety system, which it implements through the achievement of specific objectives on different time scales and contextual internal monitoring processes.
The international standards subject to certification are:
UNI EN ISO 45001:2023 (ISO 45001:2018) no. IT-144691-84490 expiry date 7/9/2027
UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 (ISO 14001:2015) no. IT-144690- 84489 expiry 7/9/2027