Nature, Ecology and People Consult

Based in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Russia, NEPCon is a non-profit organization working to encourage and suppport sustainable use of natural resources worldwide.

Forest management is our core expertise area. We believe that certification is an important instrument to secure responsible utilization of the world's forests, for the benefit of local communities, forest workers and wildlife.

Helping responsible business

By providing services within FSC, PEFC and ISO certification, we help enterprises committed to environmental and social improvement to gain the market recognition they deserve.

We work mainly with forest operations and all types of  wood-based companies: wood industries, the paper and printing sector, and trading companies.

Credible and well-considered certification standards are essential for the long-term value of any certification scheme. We take an active approach to certification by providing feedback to the systems and by getting  involved in standard-setting processes at global and local levels.

Fostering sustainable development

We also carry out projects and other assignments that support our mission. In collaboration with local communities, we have helped to establish more than than 100 protected areas around the world, and we have assisted in the development of around 70 management plans for high conservation value areas.

Some of our project activities also include the development of tools that enhance certification systems or processes.

Facilitating dialogue and capacity building

We recognize that people are the key to positive change. Throughout our activities, stakeholders play an important role, and we are frequently involved as mediators, trainers and workshop organizers. organizers. Our projects also typically involve awarenes raising, capacity building and stakeholder involvement.

We frequently share our certification expertise by organizing information days and auditor training for company staff, forest managers, NGOs, and other groups.