Give your feedback on ST 1004: certification body requirements for sustainable forest management

PEFC invites stakeholders globally to give their feedback on the second draft of ST 1004, Requirements for Certification Bodies operating Certification against PEFC Endorsed Forest Management Standards.

This is the second public consultation for this vital benchmark standard, with the first consultation concluding earlier this year in January.

The working group developing the document discussed the feedback received during the first consultation and revised the draft standard accordingly. Thank you to everyone that gave their feedback during the first consultation, we have tried to address all the comments in this new draft.

Now we need to hear from you again. Give your comments, feedback, and suggestions, to help us ensure this standard meets your needs and expectations.

To submit your comments, please fill in this form – you will immediately receive a link to the document and instructions on how to give your feedback.

The deadline for comments is 5 September 2023.
more at: https://pefc.org/news/give-your-feedback-on-st-1004-certification-body-requirements-for-sustainable-forest-management

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