News Archives - Page 2 of 46 - Responsible Wood

The Role of Certification Bodies: Independence and Objectivity

PEFC, Australia, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits February 27, 2024

The Credible Link: Certification Bodies in Sustainable Forest Management Certification In the realm of sustainable forestry, the importance of certification cannot be overstated. It’s the backbone of trust, transparency, and credibility in an industry increasingly scrutinised for its environmental management and social practices. Certification schemes, such as PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) and Responsible Wood, play a…

SIM-PAC Expo: Steering the Future of Forest Products Towards Sustainability

PEFC, Australia, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits February 18, 2024

Brisbane Hosts SIM-PAC 2024 Always at the forefront of advocating for sustainable forestry, Responsible Wood Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh took the stage at the Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing Asia Pacific (SIM-PAC) Conference 2024 in Brisbane recently, underscoring the pivotal role of the Responsible Wood Certification Scheme. His insights into sustainable forest management certification at the conference highlighted innovative solutions that…

What is the impact of Deforestation in climate change and what role does REDD+ play?

PEFC, Australia, Case Studies, NewsBy responsiblewood December 4, 2023

Understanding deforestation Deforestation refers to the process of clearing or removing forests or woodlands, typically done for more agricultural land, or urban expansion. It involves the permanent destruction of trees and the conversion of forested areas into non-forested land. A key distinction to note is that deforestation occurs when a forested area of land is cleared and the land use…

Is Wood Recyclable?

PEFC, Australia, Case Studies, NewsBy responsiblewood December 4, 2023

Is Wood Recyclable? The term “recycling” describes the process of converting “waste” into new materials or goods. Recycling is simply the process of converting waste into something useful. Recycling keeps potentially hazardous chemicals out of the environment and eliminates the need to employ new resources to make new things, as opposed to tossing rubbish away. By using fewer resources,…

Timber Design Awards 2023 – Showcasing Certified Timber

PEFC, Australia, Case Studies, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits November 24, 2023

Bendigo’s new GovHub, Galkangu wins Award for Australian Certified Timber As sponsors of the “Australian Certified Timber” category at the Timber Development Association’s Australian Timber Design Awards (TDA), we at Responsible Wood are delighted to recognise the well-deserved winner in this category – Bendigo’s new GovHub, Galkangu. The Awards, hosted at The Cargo Hall, in Melbourne, celebrated outstanding timber design…

Responsible Wood Field Trip Goes Behind the Scenes

Field Trips, PEFC, Australia, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits November 23, 2023

Exploring the Future of Sustainable Native Forestry in NSW In a collaborative effort to showcase the often misunderstood, perhaps overlooked aspects or even at times deliberately mispresented, sustainable forestry practices, Responsible Wood, in partnership with Pentarch Forestry, Forestry Corporation of NSW, the Australian Forest Products Association of NSW, and Timber NSW, recently organised an innovative forestry field trip in Port…

ANZIF Conference 2023 Recap

PEFC, Australia, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits October 30, 2023

Conference Puts Sustainable Forest Management Certification in Spotlight The 2023 ANZIF Conference, a key event for forest scientists, foresters, and forest industry professionals in the Asia-Pacific region, recently concluded, running from October 15 to October 18. Jointly organised by Forestry Australia and The New Zealand Institute of Forestry, this conference drew participants from various corners of the forestry industry to…

Responsible Wood AGM 2023

PEFC, Australia, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits October 20, 2023

Reflecting on the importance of science and stakeholder engagement October 20, 2023 – Brisbane, Australia Responsible Wood, a leading supporter of sustainable forestry and responsible wood sourcing in Australia, recently held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2022-2023. The event showcased the organisation’s commitment to promoting sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification. This year’s AGM, a hybrid…

Actioned Sustainability – Introducing PERI Australia

PEFC, Australia, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits September 11, 2023

Sustainable solutions at home and abroad PERI Australia, a formwork and scaffolding industry leader, is a provider of sustainable solutions both here in the Australian market, and globally. Additionally, PERI trade over 420,000 m3 of engineered wood products worldwide. With a commitment to environmental responsibility, social progress, and innovative business models, PERI is transforming the landscape of sustainable construction practices.…

AFPA Member Dinner Highlights a Sustainable Industry

PEFC, Australia, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits September 7, 2023

Understanding Forest Industry Challenges and Opportunities Canberra, Australia – The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) recently hosted its annual dinner in the nation’s capital. The event provided a platform for Responsible Wood to connect with certificate holders and key industry stakeholders to discuss the role of sustainable forestry in a world that is facing challenges in meeting net-zero targets. The…

Category Archives: News