The Responsible Wood Forest Certification System has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. The public consultation, which is your chance to give your feedback on this revised system, will run from 28 February to 28 April 2022. Responsible Wood revised the national forest certification system for Australia and New Zealand following the entry into force of the revised 2018 PEFC…
Responsible Wood, Australia’s largest forest certification scheme, has been recognised as part of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) new Responsible Products Framework. The new framework, which provides guidance for all building materials used in Green Star projects and will apply to all new Green Star Rating Tools published by the Green Building Council of Australia. The Responsible Wood…
NEWLY-appointed sustainability manager at Responsible Wood Matt de Jongh is excited about returning to the ‘grass roots of forestry’ he knows so well. Responsible Wood CEO Simon Dorries said Mr de Jongh was well suited to the position “with a strong background in forest management, a practicing forester and a wide knowledge of the workings of government.” Mr de Jongh…
As fearured on the Natural Wood Floors website Deciding to install beautiful timber floors in your home is an investment for both you and the value of your house. However, with so much misinformation circling around, it can be tricky to navigate what’s sustainable and what isn’t when it comes to the timber you choose to purchase. Sustainable forest management…
As featured by PEFC International This February, our photo in the spotlight is ‘Mirror Image of Beasts’, taken by Timo Sundgren in Kuhmo, Finland. The photo was one of the finalists of our 2021 Experience Forests, Experience PEFC Photo Contest. Timo told us about the love for forests in his country and how his stunning photo came about. How do you…
A clear vision to create a structure that emulated its rocky surrounds… AN award-winning architect inspired by nature has used cross-laminated timber and glulam in a Victorian re-build project that blends with its surrounding rocky landscape. From the remnants of an old property outside Geelong, Melbourne-based Level Architekture, together with Vistek Structural Engineers, Responsible Wood-certified Hyne Timber and XLam, ticked…
As featured by PEFC International Berlin has a new residential complex for students, realized as a timber hybrid construction. PEFC-certified timber in the load-bearing elements has a beneficial effect on the speed of construction, the quality of living and the building’s ecological footprint. Living space is rare in Germany’s capital, making the search for housing a challenge, especially for students. Berlinovo…
As featured by PEFC International In 2021, we held our ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest for the fifth time. Taking place in eleven countries, we received 5000 fantastic forest photos from around the world. Though it was not easy, we managed to choose our top 12 images, all of which can be seen here. For every month of 2022,…
As featured by PEFC International We begin 2022 with the announcement that Ben Gunneberg is departing PEFC after a long and distinguished career as Secretary General/CEO. “The PEFC global alliance is grateful for Mr Gunneberg’s outstanding service and commitment to PEFC, as well as his significant accomplishments over his distinguished tenure,” said Eduardo Rojas Briales, Chair of PEFC International. “Under…