Who is DMK Forest Products? DMK Forest Products has been a trusted name in the timber industry since its establishment on June 19, 1972. As a leading distributor of plywood and wood panel products, DMK operates facilities in Brookvale (Sydney), Molendinar (Gold Coast), and Banyo (Brisbane). The company is renowned for supplying high-quality WISA Birch Plywood, widely recognised as one…
Four community groups across Australia have received a share of $40,000 in funding through the latest round of the Responsible Wood Community Grants Program. Now in its fifth year, the program has engaged with more than 100 community groups connected to Responsible Wood certified forests across Australia. The grants support forest-based projects that provide environmental, social, and cultural benefits by…
Sustainable Forest Management, Sustainability & Decarbonisation At the Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing – Asia Pacific Conference (SIM-PAC Live) held on December 2-3, 2024, Responsible Wood was honoured to receive the Primary Sector Sustainability Award. This recognition underscores our ongoing commitment to promoting certified sustainable forestry as a key solution for reducing embodied carbon across supply chains. The conference brought together leaders and…
Sustainability in the Spotlight Responsible Wood proudly showcased its role in promoting sustainable forestry and reducing embodied carbon through certification at the Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing – Asia Pacific Conference (SIM-PAC Live) held on December 2-3, 2024. The event provided a valuable platform to discuss the importance of forest management and chain of custody certification in transforming industries toward a cleaner, more sustainable…
Unlocking the Potential of Australian Forests The University of Melbourne recently hosted the International Conference on Decarbonising the Building Industry, bringing together global leaders, researchers and industry professionals, including forestry, timber production and sustainability leaders. A standout session of the conference was the panel discussion on How to Maximise the Use of Australian Forest Resources to Decarbonise the Building Industry.…
Celebrating Innovation, Collaboration, and Sustainability Responsible Wood was proud to sponsor and participate in the recent Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA) Business Summit. The event brought together industry leaders, contractors, and stakeholders to discuss the future of forestry and forest contracting in Australia. With a packed agenda covering topics such as innovation, effective communication, real-world perspectives, and adaptability in a…
Meet Neville Smith Forest Products (NSFP) Neville Smith Forest Products (NSFP) is a household name in Tasmania’s forestry sector, renowned for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible sourcing. During a recent visit to NSFP’s Mowbray facility in Tasmania, Matt de Jongh, Sustainability Manager at Responsible Wood, had the opportunity to explore the company’s operations and discuss their approach to…
A Commitment to Sustainably Sourced Wood Products Matilda Veneer is a name synonymous with innovation and quality in the forest and wood products industry. As a leading manufacturer of decorative timber veneers, the company has built a strong reputation for sourcing beautiful woods and transforming them into distinctive products used in architectural projects worldwide. On a recent visit to Matilda…
Realising Healthy and Resilient Forests for Our Future Forestry Australia’s 2024 Symposium held this week in Ballarat brought together over 300 scientists, researchers, and forestry professionals to discuss strategies for ensuring healthy and resilient forests for the future. With a strong focus on environmental, social, and economic sustainability, the symposium addressed key challenges like climate change, bushfires, and invasive species.…
Responsible Wood Hosts Tasmanian Field Trip for Designers and Builders In a drive to strengthen the link between the design community and the forest and wood products sector, Responsible Wood and the CSAW University of Tasmania recently hosted a field trip in Launceston, Tasmania. Held in collaboration with Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT), Timberlink, Forico Pty. Limited, Forest and Wood Products…