From August 6–8, 2025, the Binh Duong International Woodworking Machinery Exhibition– BIFA WOOD VIETNAM 2025 took place at WTC EXPO, Binh Duong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The event featured over 800 booths from more than 500 domestic and international enterprises, showcasing products, raw materials, and accessories for the wood industry. VFCO participated in this… Continue reading VFCO participated in BIFA WOOD VIETNAM 2025
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Among these goals, forests make significant contributions to Goals 13, 14, and 15.Indicator 15.2.1 of Goal 15 highlights the importance of sustainable forest management in countries through national and international certification… Continue reading Sustainable Forest Management certification under PEFC is an indicator for assessing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
On July 6, 2025, Thuan Nhien Forestry Cooperative – representing a forest management group in Yen Son District, Tuyen Quang Province – was officially awarded Sustainable Forest Management certification in accordance with the VFCS/PEFC standard by SGS Vietnam. The total certified forest area covers 3,620.18 hectares, with the participation of 1,376 households in Yen Son… Continue reading Tuyen Quang: Smallholder Forest Group Achieves VFCS/PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Certification
On June 12–13, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) organized a special training on VFCS/PEFC ST 1003 – Sustainable Forest Management Standard. 18 participants from certification bodies and companies have participated in the training. During the training, it provided details of the Vietnam forestry section and legislation governing forest… Continue reading Training course on Sustainable Forest Management standards
On June 10, 2025, the Program for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) issued the second edition of the Chain of Custody guidance document, featuring several important updates. This document remains a key reference, providing explanations and clarifications for the Chain of Custody Standard PEFC ST 2002. Notable updates include: (i) revisions of definitions to align… Continue reading PEFC updates the Chain of Custody Guidance document PEFC GD 2001:2025
On April 15, 2025, a group of smallholder forest owners in Quang Nam province was proudly awarded the Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Certificate by Bureau Veritas, with a total certified area of 5,347.26 hectares. The entire area consists of planted forests of Acacia hybrid and Acacia mangium. The certified forest areas are located in the… Continue reading Quang Nam: Smallholder Group Awarded VFCS/PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Certification
On 8 May 2025, the PEFC General Assembly officially approved the RED III standards, marking a significant milestone in supporting global organisations in complying with the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive RED III (2023/2413). This approval represents the final step in PEFC’s rigorous standard-setting process and reaffirms the system’s alignment with EU requirements, following a positive… Continue reading PEFC General Assembly Officially Approves RED III Standards – Advancing Sustainable Renewable Energy
The PEFC Forestry Forum 2025 was held from 5–10 May 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together over 180 participants representing national forest certification systems from 50 countries, international organizations, government authorities, timber associations, and businesses across the forestry value chain. The forum was co-organized by PEFC International, the Vietnam Academy of Forest Science… Continue reading PEFC Strengthens Forest Resilience and Timber Trade in a Changing Global Landscape
Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) is the organization responsible for developing the National Standard “Sustainable Forest Management – General Requirements,” based on Vietnamese Law, the PEFC Forest Management Standard (PEFC ST 1003:2024), and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). In accordance with this Standard, the Department of Forestry and Forest Protection has published the draft version… Continue reading Public Consultation on the Draft Vietnam Standard for Sustainable Forest Management – General Requirements
On March 29, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vietnam (VCCI) organized a workshop titled “Sharing information on EUDR Regulations for the Wood Industry” The workshop gathered over 100 participants, including 60 in-person attendees from more than 40 enterprises and approximately 50 online participants. At the event, Dr.… Continue reading Sharing information on the role of Forest Certification in aligning with EUDR
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