Introducing Australian Sustainable Hardwoods Most people can agree that the importance of environmental sustainability cannot be overstated. As global temperatures continue to rise and natural resources become scarcer, it has become clear that every individual and organization is taking steps towards a better understanding of sustainability. There is a growing number of forest product companies who recognise the role they…
Join PEFC International CEO / Secretary General Dr Michael Berger in Australia and New Zealand PEFC International CEO / Secretary General Dr Michael Berger will be visiting Australia and New Zealand in March and April of this year to engage with industry partners, key stakeholders, and certified organizations regarding sustainable forest management and chain of custody certification. This marks Michael’s…
Talking sustainable forestry & certification on new platforms Our Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh was recently featured on two different podcasts to talk about sustainable forestry, the Responsible Wood and PEFC Certification Schemes and dispel common myths about the industry. Matt introduces the topic by outlining: Sustainable forest management under these schemes, not only ensures trees regrow and regenerate, absorbing…
New chair to continue the great work by Dr Hans Drielsma AM On February 22nd, 2023 Responsible Wood welcomed our new chair, Dr Tony Barlett who is a champion of forest innovation and research, having worked in Australian and international forestry for 45 years. Dr Tony Bartlett has been a board member of Responsible Wood since September 2020, and will…
Introducing Screenwood Screenwood is a Responsible Wood certified company committed to securing a sustainable future through the use of renewable resources. The company sources its products responsibly and is transparent about its supply chains. As a result, Screenwood has earned Responsible Wood chain of custody certification, demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainability. A commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing also…
Responsible Wood Announces Successful 2022/23 Community Grants Program Recipients, Supporting Local Forest Communities In August 2020, Responsible Wood launched its Community Grants Program to support local communities connecting to Responsible Wood certified forests throughout Australia. Now in its third year, the program is gaining momentum and is fostering strong forest owner and community relationships through the creation and completion of…
Joint standard AS/NZS 4708 receives endorsement Responsible Wood, an Australian not-for-profit organisation that develops globally endorsed standards for sustainable forest management and the sourcing of forest products, has announced the endorsement of its new standard by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). JAS-ANZ is currently finalising accreditation arrangements for the new standard, and certification bodies will soon…
Building sustainable forestry & certification auditor capacity Responsible Wood (PEFC Australia) and Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) recently partnered for cross-border collaboration. Responsible Wood, Australia’s leading forest certification scheme, has partnered with VFCS to create opportunities for cross-border collaboration, capacity building, and shared learning among participants. Responsible Wood sees this partnership as a great chance for industry leaders to come…
2022 Timber Design Award Winners Announced The winners of the 23rd Australian Timber Design Awards were announced on Thursday, 8 December at the Crown Hotel Sydney awards event, hosted by The Ultimate Renewable™ Brand Ambassador – Adam Dovile. Each year these awards aim to showcase, advocate, and celebrate a timber design ethos by rewarding and celebrating the use of timber in…
Responsible Wood supports Sustainably Grown, Australian Made. After consultation with certified forest managers and chain of custody certificate holders from around Australia, Responsible Wood has launched a new Sustainably Grown, Australian Made supporting statement logo to help promote our core values. If you are eligible and would like to use the logo, please contact us here. The supporting statement has…