Partnering with local people to promote responsible forestry and improving livelihoods of smallholders, rural communities & workers through forest certification

Core values

- **Health and Well-being**: PEFC promotes healthy forests, workers, and communities, contributing to SDG 3 (Good health and well-being) by ensuring access to safe medicines, reducing deaths from hazardous chemicals and pollution, and providing health benefits through forest management[3].
- **Community Benefits**: The project protects areas fundamental to the needs of indigenous peoples and local communities, promotes long-term health and well-being, and supports livelihood opportunities and investments in shared infrastructure[3].
- **Sustainability and Equity**: PEFC ensures sustainable forest management, which includes safe working conditions, avoidance of pesticides, and protection of ecosystem services crucial for human health[3].