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Industry leaders gathered at Weathertex event to raise awareness of an Australian circular economy

Australia, Events, NewsBy responsiblewood July 21, 2022

As featured in the Timber and Forestry E News Architects, designers and construction companies focused on business and the environment AUSTRALIAN-owned manufacturer of zero-carbon external timber cladding, Weathertex has brought together industry leaders to explore, educate and drive awareness on Building a Circular Australia. Architects, designers, developers and construction companies gathered in Sydney last Wednesday to hear how a circular…

Responsible Wood, the Sustainable Choice

Australia, News, Press ReleasesBy responsiblewood July 20, 2022

Responsible Wood and PEFC amongst the first brands onboarded to Sustainable Choice platform. It is no secret that consumer attitudes toward environmental sustainability have shifted dramatically in recent times, which in turn has influenced their behaviours when it comes to the brands they buy from. In fact, consumer research studies1 demonstrate that 61% of people want more information to help…

Forests are the last guard standing between humanity and destruction

Australia, New Zealand, NewsBy responsiblewood July 6, 2022

As featured by PEFC International This month, we hear from Yusuf Madi, a runner up in our 2021 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Yusuf tells us more about his photo ‘A Bird’s Eye View of Wetland Forests of Tasik Bera’, showing the stunning Bera Lake in Pahang, Malaysia, from above. How do you feel about forests, both professionally and…

Responsible Wood to present at ‘Building a Circular Australia’ – live event in Sydney

Australia, Events, NewsBy responsiblewood July 6, 2022

As featured by Architecture and Design Responsible Wood-certified Weathertex will be presenting ‘Building a Circular Australia’ – a live event in Sydney on 13th July 2022, covering the foundations of what a circular economy is and how to benefit from circular thinking. A circular economy can benefit businesses, society, and the environment. Business and political leaders alike are coming to…

Traditional Owner project focuses on safety management and land-care skills

Australia, Events, NewsBy responsiblewood June 30, 2022

A COLLABORATION involving Responsible Wood certificate holders PF Olsen and Wespine Industries has partnered with the Leschenault Catchment Council (LCC) south of Perth to further expand a project focused on safety management and training in land care-specific skills. The council, governed by volunteer membership, started the project – Danju: Jobs Together – to provide employment opportunities for the Noongar People.…

Australian Forests (An Overview)

Australia, NewsBy responsiblewood June 28, 2022

Everything we need to live, from the oxygen in the air to the materials we build with, comes from trees. There are also many “hidden” benefits of forests that we enjoy. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, forests deliver invaluable benefits that we often take for granted. A single mature, leafy tree is estimated to produce…

Responsible Wood releases key guidance information for AS / NZS 4708 Standard

Australia, New Zealand, News, TechnicalBy responsiblewood June 23, 2022

Key changes and questions and answers featured on responsiblewood.org.au website In December 2021 Responsible Wood published the latest version of the AS / NZS 4708 Standard for Sustainable Forest Management – requirements. As part of the communication process, Responsible Wood Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh is holding workshops and meetings throughout Australia and New Zealand introducing the new standard. So far Mr de…

Passionate forest scientist joins the Responsible Wood Board

Australia, Events, NewsBy responsiblewood June 16, 2022

Fresh from her appointment to the board, Dr Kerrie Catchpoole sat down with Responsible Wood’s Jason Ross to discuss the Responsible Wood certificate scheme now and into the future. Kerrie has extensive forest industry knowledge and has worked across both plantations and native forest for more than 20 years. She has held both research and policy positions with the Queensland…

Closing the gap between reality and perception at the World Forestry Congress

Australia, Events, New Zealand, NewsBy responsiblewood June 16, 2022

As featured by PEFC International “The knowledge gap between forestry actors and society in Korea can be narrowed down through constructive communications: our event contributes meaningfully to the overall country effort,” said Mr Byungki Ahn. Mr Ahn, Director of Forest Policy Division, Service, was speaking at the KFCC-PEFC Customer Relationship & Business Strategy Meeting side event, held on the first day of the XV World…

PEFC appoints new Secretary General and CEO

Australia, New Zealand, News, Press ReleasesBy responsiblewood June 9, 2022

As featured by PEFC International The PEFC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has appointed Michael Berger as PEFC Secretary General/CEO as of 1 June 2022. “Michael will be an engaged, responsive, and dedicated leader for the PEFC alliance,” said Eduardo Rojas Briales, PEFC Chair. “With his team-oriented, people-centric management style, his focus on collaboration and innovation, and…

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