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Responsible Wood recognised under Australian Government Procurement Rules

NewsBy responsiblewood October 9, 2018

COMPLYING TO GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT RULES SUPPLIERS must now meet Australian standards in order to supply timber and timber-based products to the federal government. Referenced as part of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, government departments are obligated to meet specific Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) when selecting suppliers for timber and timber-based products. Among CPRs, government departments must now specify…

Responsible Wood announces the revision of the Australian Standard for Sustainable Forest Management AS 4708

News, Press ReleasesBy responsiblewood October 8, 2018

Responsible Wood is an Accredited Standard Development Organisation and has responsibility for developing and maintaining Australian Standard AS 4708 Sustainable Forest Management. Responsible Wood announces the commencement of the 5 yearly review of AS 4708. AS 4708 specifies the environmental, economic, social and cultural requirements that must be met to demonstrate good practice and continued improvement towards Sustainable Forest Management.…

RW seeks independent director

News, Press ReleasesBy responsiblewood September 28, 2018

As part of its mission to promote the sustainable management of Australia’s plantation and native forests, Responsible Wood is seeking one Independent Director to join the Board. Responsible Wood is a not-for-profit company established in 2002 to promote the sustainable management of Australia’s plantation and native forests. To accomplish this aim, responsible wood owns and manages the Responsible Wood Certification…

On the waterfront – “If these walls could talk…”

Case Studies, NewsBy responsiblewood September 26, 2018

Macq 01 Hotel – harnessing the architecture of its surroundings The expression “If these walls could talk…” could very well apply to the new Macq 01 Hotel located on Hobart’s waterfront. It is situated on a wharf imbued with history and tales of flames, bushranger hangings and the city’s convict past. However, there is little about the outward appearance of…

Timber House’s new office space shapes up for project certification

News, Press Releases, TechnicalBy responsiblewood September 26, 2018

Project showcases Queensland’s finest timbers CERTIFIED timber held the floor as Timber Queensland and Responsible Wood met with SCS Global Services to kick-start project certification of their new office space at Timber House in the northern Brisbane suburb of Kedron. The project is undergoing an audit and stands to be the second registered under the ‘Responsible Wood Project Certification Scheme’;…

PEFC Certification recognised under new South Korean ‘Sustainable Use of Wood’ legislation

News, Press ReleasesBy responsiblewood September 20, 2018

South Korea, one of the world’s largest importers of timber and wood-based products, has announced changes to its ‘Act on the Sustainable Use of Wood’ as it continues to enforce rigorous compliance against illegal logging. About 84% of the country’s demand for wood is currently met by importers with New Zealand and Australia two of the country’s largest suppliers of…

Architect practices what he preaches: wood certification messages at expo

Events, NewsBy responsiblewood September 20, 2018

WHAT is sustainable wood is and where do wood products such as furniture and flooring actually come from? CONSUMERS are often mystified about what sustainable wood is and where wood products such as furniture and flooring actually come from. Eco-architect Mark Thomson, who has developed a national reputation for championing sustainable design and development, practices what he preaches. A…

Federal Assistant Minister launches National Forest Industries Plan in Canberra

NewsBy responsiblewood September 14, 2018

‘Resource security’ was the popular catch cry as the who’s who of the Australian Forest Products industry congregated in Canberra to launch the Commonwealth Government’s National Forest Industries Plan. The plan – ‘Growing a Better Australia: a Billion Trees for Jobs and Growth’ – is the first major blueprint for Australia’s forest industries in more than 20 years and responds…

Spreading the sustainable forest message at Wood Dust festival

NewsBy responsiblewood September 11, 2018

RESPONSIBLE Wood will spread the sustainable forest message at a unique event at Bungendore and Queenbeyan in NSW from October 17 to 21 – Wood Dust: the International Timber and Woodworking Festival. Marketing and communications officer for Responsible Wood Jason Ross said the event provided an excellent venue to further promote home-grown wood as a certified and sustainable chain-of-custody choice…

RW makes a mark at Timber Queensland ‘Engineered Wood Products’ Seminar

Events, NewsBy responsiblewood September 10, 2018

Glue Laminated Timber (GLT), Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) were in the spot light as the movers and shakers in the Queensland timber industry converged on the Grand Ballroom at the Victoria Park Golf Complex in downtown Brisbane to discuss the evolving trends in the engineered timber industry. Responsible Wood members Hyne Timber and Wesbeam showcased…

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