Introducing: Hurford’s Design trends evolve and customer preferences change but as far back as humans have built things hardwood timber has been an essential and much-loved building material. As global demand increases for non-extractive renewable products, there is more pressure than ever on global forest product supply chains to bring to market sustainable and responsibly sourced timber and forest-derived products.…
Responsible Wood launches sustainable forest field trips in Qld & Vic Responsible Wood recently launched two pilot forestry field trips to educate and provide information about sustainable forestry and forest product certification. There is still a lot of misinformation and misconceptions about forestry, making the topics of setting sustainability standards, certification, and implementing sustainable forest management systems difficult to explain.…
Enabling sustainability through forest certification Responsible Wood is pleased to share our new five year strategy: 2023 – 2028. Our strategy focuses on certification, education, and communication to generate demand for Australian and New Zealand wood products sourced from sustainably managed forests. We aim to provide confidence, security, authenticity, and authority in the market. Australia and New Zealand have world-class…
IUFRO Division 5 Conference Recap The International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO) Division 5 Conference, held in Cairns provided a unique opportunity to learn from experts in forest research, share knowledge, and establish connections with other forestry professionals. The event is also a platform to discuss and collaborate on solutions to global challenges related to sustainable forest management and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…