Group certification is the easiest and most effortless way for a forest owner to join the EverCover certificate and start managing their forest while also respecting nature.
In group certification, several forest owners are part of the same certificate, and it is managed collectively. This way, costs remain reasonable, as they are shared among multiple owners.
Forest service companies authorized by AEFC provide the group certification service and take care of the administrative obligations on your behalf. So you don’t need to worry about extra paperwork – you can focus on managing your forest.

How to Apply

1. Submit an application in the AEFC Registry.
2. Enter the details of your forest property to be certified and your contact information in the form.
3. In the application, select a forest service company authorized by AEFC to provide group certification services. (If you wish, you can contact the company in advance.)
4. The group certifier will contact you as soon as possible and provide a proposal for carrying out the certification.

Once the certification is complete, you can practice nature-friendly EverCover forestry and sell timber as EverCover certified.

The EverCover label adds value to your products and shows your customers that your company is committed to climate-friendly, clear-cut–free forestry and the preservation of thriving forest ecosystems. At the same time, it aligns with the European Union’s Closer-to-Nature Forest Management strategy: strengthening biodiversity, improving forest resilience to climate change, and providing sustainable solutions to society’s needs.

How to Apply
Choose the type of certification
The final certification process will be completed in spring 2026, but the EverCover Pilot project is already underway. The pilot is a lighter version of the standard certification process, which allows companies to start purchasing EverCover wood at this stage.

Your company can apply for one of the following options:

• EverCover Matching – based on mass balance: at least the same amount of EverCover-certified wood is always brought to the market as is required in the products. (Read more)

• EverCover Direct – full chain of custody: the end product is made entirely of EverCover wood and can be traced all the way back to the forest. (Read more)

The selection is made in the AEFC Registry application form when you enter your company’s information.