Earlier this week, Responsible Wood held its Annual General Meeting at Federation University in Churchill, Victoria, bringing together members, directors, staff and special guests to reflect on a year of progress in responsible forestry and certification. The meeting also marked the release of the Responsible Wood 2024/25 Annual Report, which outlines achievements against key priorities and highlights milestones such as…
Responsible Wood is proud to announce Shona Heading as the recipient of the 2025 Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award, recognising her outstanding leadership and contribution to sustainable forest management and the promotion of certified Australian timber. Established in 2015, the Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award honours the late Richard Stanton, a pioneer in sustainable forestry both in Australia and internationally.…
A Queensland project constructed with Responsible Wood-certified timber has taken home the prestigious Built by Nature ‘Public Infrastructure’ prize, edging out nearly 400 other projects from 39 countries. The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services North Coast Regional Headquarters and Maryborough Fire and Rescue Station project was designed by Baber Studio and constructed with locally sourced, certified timber, processed and manufactured…
Last week, Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) released a report assessing and comparing Australia’s two forestry certification schemes: Responsible Wood (endorsed by PEFC); and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Importantly, the report noted both schemes deliver credible outcomes. Both schemes help ensure consumers can be confident that forest and wood-based products are deforestation free, follow an ethical supply chain…
National Safe Work Month is a timely reminder that keeping people safe at work is everyone’s responsibility. At Responsible Wood, we see this principle reflected not only in Australia’s workplace laws, but also in the standards that underpin the Responsible Wood Certification System (RWCS). Safe and fair conditions for workers are at the heart of what it means to manage…
Recently, the Responsible Wood team took the opportunity to speak with ForestrySA’s Chief Executive, Tim Ryan, about how sustainable forest management certification is helping their team not just deliver healthy forests, but to build trust with stakeholders. ForestrySA manages both commercial pine plantations and native vegetation across South Australia, including the Mount Lofty Ranges. Covering around 30,000 hectares, the organisation…