Trees outside Forests certification – first urban trees are PEFC certified

The first-ever PEFC Trees outside Forests certificate was issued to the municipality of Zwolle in the Netherlands, marking a milestone in recognising the importance of urban trees.

In the Netherlands, PEFC Trees outside Forest (TOF) certification is a game changer for sustainable urban forestry. It acknowledges the vital role of trees outside of traditional forests, from city parks to roadside plantings and offers municipalities the unique opportunity to protect their green capital and actively contribute to the circular economy.

“Sustainability doesn’t stop at the forest edge. In the Netherlands, half of the trees grow outside traditional forest areas, significantly contributing to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem health. Certification of these trees is therefore crucial, particularly as governmental organisations and companies nearly always require certified materials,” explained Marten de Groot, National Secretary of PEFC Netherlands.
more at: https://pefc.org/news/trees-outside-forests-certification-first-urban-trees-are-pefc-certified

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