Program for certification of company practices in silvicultural work (PGES)
Documents and resources
Le Programme PGES encadre les entreprises qui réalisent des travaux sylvicoles non commerciaux dans les forêts publiques du Québec. En favorisant les bonnes pratiques, l'équité entre les entrepreneurs et la protection des travailleurs, il contribue à une gestion forestière responsable et de qualité.
Documents PGES
Program Documents and Certification Applications
Consult the documents according to your profile: program documents, certification of A-B-C companies, qualification of type D subcontractors, PES and EUF qualification, other documents and annual report.
Main program documents
- PGES SPECIFICATIONS par FQCF-GFQ-AETSQ — version 29 avril 2026
- PGES Forevia operating rules — version 28 avril 2026
Documents required for type A-B-C businesses
PGES certification is required for companies wishing to respond to calls for tender when the client requires PGES certification. The type of company (A, B or C) is defined according to the turnover of the company requesting certification.
Documents required for Type D subcontractors
- Steps towards PGES qualification for Type D subcontractors (English)
- List of parts to prepare certification for Type D subcontractor (see English version)
- Example of ESMP contract version April 28, 2026 Type D (see English version)
Documents required to begin qualifying subcontractors
- Steps towards PGES Forevia PES and EUF qualification (English)
- List of parts to prepare for the qualification of small businesses Type PES (see English version)
- List of documents to prepare for the qualification of EUF sole proprietorships (see English version)
- Example PGES contract version April 28, 2026 Types EUF PES (see English version)
Other documents and annual report
Other documents
Annual ESMP review
- 2026 review (to come)
Complaints
PGES Forevia Team
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