International Forest Day 2023

International Day of Forests 2023

Healthy forests for healthy people Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, the International Day of Forests, also known as World Forest Day, takes place on March 21st each year to raise awareness about the importance of forests and to promote sustainable forest management.  The International Day of Forests provides an opportunity to celebrate the benefits that forests…

Sydney Build Expo 2023

The 8th Annual Sydney Build Expo

Sustainability: maximising renewables in construction Sydney recently hosted the 8th annual Sydney Build Expo, the biggest construction event in Australia, bringing together key players in the industry including contractors, architects, engineers, house builders, developers, government and construction professionals. The two-day event, which took place on the 23rd and 24th of March, and featured over 500 exhibitors, 300+ accredited presentations, and…

Waterfront Tavern - Design: H & E Architects Photography: Murray Fredericks

Australian Timber Design Award Winners Seminar

WoodSolutions case-study seminar presents outstanding timber projects Outstanding timber projects were the talk of the town at a special ‘case-study-focused’ WoodSolutions seminar which presented a selection of the award-winning local and interstate projects from the 2022 Australian Timber Design Awards (held in December 2022). The event showcased a diverse range of exceptional residential, commercial, and public projects that demonstrated the versatility…

Meet Your Certified Supplier – This is ASH

Introducing Australian Sustainable Hardwoods Most people can agree that the importance of environmental sustainability cannot be overstated. As global temperatures continue to rise and natural resources become scarcer, it has become clear that every individual and organization is taking steps towards a better understanding of sustainability. There is a growing number of forest product companies who recognise the role they…

PEFC International’s CEO Visits Australia And New Zealand

Join PEFC International CEO / Secretary General Dr Michael Berger in Australia and New Zealand PEFC International CEO / Secretary General Dr Michael Berger will be visiting Australia and New Zealand in March and April of this year to engage with industry partners, key stakeholders, and certified organizations regarding sustainable forest management and chain of custody certification. This marks Michael’s…

Matt de Jongh

Joining in the Conversation

Talking sustainable forestry & certification on new platforms Our Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh was recently featured on two different podcasts to talk about sustainable forestry, the Responsible Wood and PEFC Certification Schemes and dispel common myths about the industry. Matt introduces the topic by outlining: Sustainable forest management under these schemes, not only ensures trees regrow and regenerate, absorbing…

Meet Your Certified Supplier – This is Screenwood

Introducing Screenwood Screenwood is a Responsible Wood certified company committed to securing a sustainable future through the use of renewable resources. The company sources its products responsibly and is transparent about its supply chains. As a result, Screenwood has earned Responsible Wood chain of custody certification, demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainability. A commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing also…

2022/23 Community Grants Recipients

Responsible Wood Announces Successful 2022/23 Community Grants Program Recipients, Supporting Local Forest Communities In August 2020, Responsible Wood launched its Community Grants Program to support local communities connecting to Responsible Wood certified forests throughout Australia. Now in its third year, the program is gaining momentum and is fostering strong forest owner and community relationships through the creation and completion of…

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New forestry standard achieves PEFC International endorsement

Joint standard AS/NZS 4708 receives endorsement Responsible Wood, an Australian not-for-profit organisation that develops globally endorsed standards for sustainable forest management and the sourcing of forest products, has announced the endorsement of its new standard by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). JAS-ANZ is currently finalising accreditation arrangements for the new standard, and certification bodies will soon…