“Certification of non-state forests in Slovakia –
How  surrounding countries are doing?”

organized by Slovak Forest Certification Association (SFCA)
Union of Regional Associations of Non-state Forest Owners, Slovakia
Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF)
at Forest Research Institute Zvolen
22 September 2005

This seminar will focus on the Slovakian PEFC national certification scheme and experiences of certification from Austria and the Czech Republic. The aim is to inform the non-state forest owners in Slovakia about details, system requirements and advantages of PEFC certification.
Fees:  The seminar is free of charge, the lunch and refreshment is provided by organizers
Venue: Forest Research Institute Zvolen
  T. G. Masaryka 22 SK-96092 Zvolen  
Language: English – Slovak (translation provided)

Preliminary Agenda:
08.00 - 08.30     Registration
08.30 - 08.50     Welcome (SFCA, Union of Regional Associations of Non-State Forest Owners of Slovakia, FRI Zvolen, CEPF)
08.50 – 09.15    Certification in general
09.15 – 10.00    Introduction into the PEFC Slovakian Scheme (SFCA)
10.00 - 10.15    Coffee break

10.15 - 11.15    Technical requirements for joining the PEFC Slovakia scheme  (SFCA experts)
11.15 – 12.30    Discussion on the PEFC Slovakia scheme
12.30 – 13.30    Lunch (Technical University Zvolen)
13.30 – 14.10    Experiences of private forest owners with PEFC certification in Austria
14.10 - 14.30    Questions on PEFC Austria
14.30 - 15.10    Experiences of private forest owners with PEFC certification in the Czech 
                          Republic                         
15.10 – 15.30    Questions on PEFC Czech Republic
15.30 – 16.00    Questions and discussion
16.00 - 16.15     Coffee break
16.15 – 17.30    General discussion
17.30 – 18.00    Further steps to do and closing words

Response Form for attendance at the seminar
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Please return completed Response Form until September 9, 2005 by e-mail or fax to:

Mr. Matus Sirota
Forest Research Institute Zvolen
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fax:       ++421 45 5321 883