Congratulations to our Indian member NCCF on the launch of their national Trees Outside Forests (TOF) standard! India is among the first members to achieve PEFC endorsement for TOF. With 85% of the country’s roundwood production coming from trees outside forests, a certification for those trees will have an immense impact. Through the certification of #trees outside of #forests, we are opening up PEFC certification to millions of farmers and smallholders with trees on agricultural or settlement land, with positive impacts extending far beyond these tree owners. In his contribution, PEFC International Chair Eduardo Rojas Briales emphasized the potential of #forestry in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in preserving vibrant rural communities, and outlined the priorities necessary to achieve this, including aligning policies, overcoming obstacles, and promoting synergies.
We are thrilled to share that on August 21, 2024, we successfully launched the PEFC-endorsed NCCF’s Trees Outside Forests (ToF) certification standard at The India International Centre, New Delhi. This significant achievement was made possible with the presence and support of esteemed dignitaries, including Mr. Eduardo Rojas Briales, PEFC International Chairman, Mr. @Franklin L. Khobung, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India , Mr. A M Singh, Director General, @NCCF, Dr. Devendra Pandey , Chairperson, ToF SDG, and Mr. Richard Laity, PEFC Asia Pacific Manager. A big thank you to all the dignitaries, stakeholders, and participants who made this event a success. Together, we are driving the future of sustainable forest management! Hindustan Pencils Pvt. Ltd. EPCH India STAR PAPER MILLS LTD Basant Furniture #Sustainability #Forestry #ToFStandard #PEFC #NCCF #India #Environment #ToF #Cerification #Launch #PEFC #Carbon #Handicraft #Pulp #Paper #Furniture
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