Responsible Wood has commenced planning for the 2026 revision of the Australian and New Zealand Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (AS/NZS 4708), a key step in ensuring forests and forest products across both countries continue to meet the highest environmental, social, and economic benchmarks. As the Standard Development Organisation behind Australia’s leading forest certification scheme, Responsible Wood leads this five-yearly…

Responsible Wood Joins ACT Forestry Australia Field Trip Responsible Wood Chair, Dr Tony Bartlett, and Sustainability Manager, Matt de Jongh, recently joined the ACT Branch of Forestry Australia on a field trip exploring carbon farming and forest certification. The event provided a valuable opportunity for Forestry Australia members and some ANU students to discuss sustainable forest management, carbon sequestration, and…

Responsible Wood Catches Up with ASH Certified timber is more than just a label; it’s a commitment to responsible sourcing, sustainability, and innovation in the built environment. Our Sustainability Manager, Matt de Jongh, recently caught up with Daniel Wright, National Business Development Manager at Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH), to talk about how they are leading the way in sustainable and…