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What are the Benefits of Becoming a PEFC National Member?

PEFC membership is a pre-requisite for applying for PEFC endorsement for your System. However, there are many other benefits to becoming a PEFC member:

• Being able to vote in the PEFC General Assembly, thereby influencing the strategic direction of the organization;
• Accessing and collaborating with an alliance of global leaders and experts on sustainable forest management, and representatives of other countries’ Systems from all over the world;
• Obtaining the rights from PEFC Council to administer PEFC Chain of Custody certification in your country with income-generating potential;
• Ongoing access to support, training and advice from PEFC;
• Participating in PEFC Council annual meetings and events to share experiences and learn together with other members.

When should I join?

The moment when National Governing Bodies apply for membership varies. Some apply early in their System development to harness the opportunities for support and mentoring, whilst others apply just prior to their application for endorsement.