The role of Responsible Wood in Forest Management and Chain of Custody Certification

The role of Responsible Wood in Forest Management and Chain of Custody Certification

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With a growing awareness of and appreciation for sustainably sourced timber across the broader community, we wanted to take a moment to reintroduce ourselves, and the work we do. Responsible Wood is Australia’s national forest certification scheme, providing assurance that forest and wood-based products are sourced from sustainably managed forests and responsibly managed supply chains. Through forest management and chain…

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Sustainability by design: Certified timber in the built environment

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Last week, Responsible Wood CEO Simon Dorries joined Timber Queensland’s webinar Sustainability by Design: The Impact of Certified Timber in the Built Environment, speaking to an audience of more than 300 built environment professionals about the role they play in ensuring timber used in construction is responsibly sourced. Certification underpins trust across the timber supply chain, providing independent verification that…

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Why Choosing Certified matters

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In a world increasingly conscious of environmental impact, the materials we choose matter more than ever to consumers and for meeting performance requirements under frameworks such as NatHERS, Green Star and other sustainability benchmarks. As expectations rise around energy efficiency, carbon outcomes and responsible sourcing, material selection plays a growing role in demonstrating compliance and ethical choices while delivering durable,…

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Credibility builds trust: Inside the independent audit process

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Independent auditing is central to the integrity of Responsible Wood certification. By verifying that sustainability requirements are met in practice, audits allow businesses to demonstrate credible claims and enable end-users to trust the products they’re buying. To understand how this credibility is built on the ground, Responsible Wood caught up with independent auditor and environmental health consultant, Wayne Tibbits, to…

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Certified timber the winner at Timber Design Awards

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Congratulations to Lara Maeselle, winner of the Responsible Wood-sponsored ‘Certified Australian Timber’ category at the Timber Design Awards for the residential project ‘Nebraska’. The project was built with timber supplied by Responsible Wood Chain of Custody certification holders Britton Timbers (Tasmanian Oak) and Mortlock Timber (Spotted Gum). The Nebraska residence, which also won the ‘Residential Class 1 – New Buildings’…

Why Safe Work Matters in Certification

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National Safe Work Month is a timely reminder that keeping people safe at work is everyone’s responsibility. At Responsible Wood, we see this principle reflected not only in Australia’s workplace laws, but also in the standards that underpin the Responsible Wood Certification System (RWCS). Safe and fair conditions for workers are at the heart of what it means to manage…

Healthy forests, strong communities: ForestrySA’s certification story

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Recently, the Responsible Wood team took the opportunity to speak with ForestrySA’s Chief Executive, Tim Ryan, about how sustainable forest management certification is helping their team not just deliver healthy forests, but to build trust with stakeholders. ForestrySA manages both commercial pine plantations and native vegetation across South Australia, including the Mount Lofty Ranges. Covering around 30,000 hectares, the organisation…

Certified timber in action: Australian Timber Design Awards

Certified Timber in Action

Responsible Wood has been a proud supporter of the Australian Timber Design Awards for a number of years, which recognise outstanding timber design in the built environment. We are again sponsoring the ‘Australian Certified Timber’ category for 2025 in line with our commitment to ensuring sustainable forest management and responsible chain of custody practices. With the 1 September deadline drawing…