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Successful Victorian Field Trip Showcasing Sustainable Forest Management and Responsible Supply Chains

Responsible Wood is delighted to celebrate the tremendous success of our recent Victorian field trip, visiting forests in Gippsland and the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods facilities at Heyfield, which provided an exceptional platform to showcase sustainable forest management and the importance of responsible supply chains. Participants had the opportunity to witness firsthand the remarkable efforts made in managing our forests responsibly…

Wood You Like To Know Conference Recap

Engaging Content and Key Takeaways for Building Professionals The Wood You Like to Know Conference, hosted by Weathertex and Wattyl Australia, brought together builders, designers, and other industry professionals in Brisbane for a day of insightful discussions on timber products in residential and commercial building projects. The event, held at the exclusive Gambaro Hotel, featured an impressive lineup of speakers…

Meet The IVE Group

In order to mitigate our individual and collective environmental impact, it is crucial that we take action to address the global issue of human induced climate change. Paper and cardboard packaging plays a significant role in this effort. There is a growing demand for sustainable paper and packaging solutions that are renewable and recyclable. It is essential that we prioritise…

Visit By PEFC international

Dr. Michael Berger, the CEO and Secretary General of PEFC International, recently visited Australia and New Zealand to engage with industry partners, stakeholders, and certified organizations. This marked Dr. Berger’s first visit to the region since being appointed to his role in June 2022, and it was a timely opportunity to discuss key issues related to environmental sustainability and forest…

Timber Certification Conference

Unlocking the Potential of Sustainable Forestry: Highlights from the International Conference on Timber Certification in Malaysia In March of this year, the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) and the Institute for Environment and Development, UniversitiKebangsaan Malaysia, hosted the highly anticipated International Conference on Timber Certification: Exploring Future Frontiers. Over the course of two days, the conference provided a platform for…

Carbon Sequestration, Storage & Substitution

Sequestration, Storage & Substitution: Certified Forests & Climate Change With the phrase net zero being bandied around, and the ever-growing public discussion on carbon, climate, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, there couldn’t be a better time to talk about the role that certified forest management and certified forest products play in combatting climate change. “The timber and forestry industries have…