Forest certification, a great enabler for peace and well-being

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Empowering communities, managing landscapes and lifting millions from poverty amongst key benefits underpinning PEFC forest certification Addressing the true value of forest certification, PEFC International CEO, Ben Gunneberg, addressed important social and environmental benefits arising from growing the global footprint of PEFC. Speaking at the Fourth Asia-Pacific Forestry Week (APFW2019) in South Korea, Mr Gunnerberg challenged participants celebrate the values…

Just Published! Responsible Wood Bulletin Winter 2019

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‘Winter Bulletin a celebration of the forests!’ Responsible Wood and PEFC continues to grow from strength to strength with a growing number of construction projects using responsibly sourced timber on projects. And according to Jason Ross, Responsible Wood’s Marketing and Communication Officer, forest certification is becoming a must for a rising number of informed purchasers of timber and paper based…

Responsible Wood congratulates Sydney Metro mega project

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Sydney Metro North West project achieves Responsible Wood and PEFC project certification… Australia’s largest infrastructure project, the Sydney Metro, has successfully achieved project certification according to Australia’s largest forest certification scheme, Responsible Wood.  On hand to discuss the successful project Responsible Wood CEO, Simon Dorries, discussed the complexities of project certification and praised the project team for the achievement. ‘This…

Responsible Wood, a ‘must see’ for architects

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Marketers will take Responsible Wood and PEFC to architectural practices… Responsible Wood has partnered with The Arc Agency, a leading marketing specialist in the architectural, interiors and landscape design industry to connect architects and design professionals with Responsible Wood and PEFC certification. The new relationship will see Responsible Wood present the ‘case for forest certification’ to leading architectural practices throughout…

Responsible Wood to feature at mass timber conference

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Responsible Wood one of 28 exhibitors at Frame Australia’s ‘Timber Off Site Construction’ conference Running Monday, June 17th and Tuesday, June 18th 2019 Responsible Wood, Australia’s largest forest certification scheme, will be a key feature at the upcoming Frame Australia conference in Melbourne. With a focus on timber construction, the conference is the only national event for design, manufacture and…

Exclusive: Responsible Wood celebrates World Environment Day

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As PEFC International turns the spotlight to the important role of trees in reducing air pollution… With air pollution the focus of this year’s World Environment Day Responsible Wood CEO Simon Dorries was well equipped with facts and figures to discuss the importance of trees and forests in regulating air quality. ‘It’s often said that knowledge grows on trees, and…

Call for Entry! Australian Timber Design Awards 2019

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Submissions close Friday June 28, 2019… Responsible Wood, Australia’s largest forest certification scheme, is proud to announce the continuation of its long running involvement in the Australian Timber Design Awards. As sponsors of the Australian Certified Timber category, Responsible Wood is proud to acknowledge building projects where Australian timber is used and where credentials for sustainability and legality of wood…