While PEFC certification is part of the license to operate for many companies along the timber supply chain, why forest certification matters is not clear to others. Why are forests important, what does PEFC deliver, how can my company contribute? These questions are answered in a new 2-minute video recently launched by PEFC.
http://pefc.org/news-a-media/general-sfm-news/2024-forests-matter-the-why-and-what-of-pefc-for-companies
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