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…
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’…
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…
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…
Most Australians have a connection to the bush and the outdoors. If Hollywood’s depiction of Australia is anything to go by, it’s almost what we’re known for. The bush is where we camp, hike, fish, and ride. It’s often where our children first learn about nature, and where we encounter our unique wildlife. These landscapes are places of biodiversity, cultural…
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…
Certification can seem quite technical – maybe even just ‘a box to be ticked to do business’. But it’s so much more – for our forests, our wildlife, our communities, the homes we live in, buildings we work in, and our way of life. When you become certified or choose products with the Responsible Wood or PEFC-certified label, you’re doing…
As sustainability and ESG credentials become key criteria in construction and design procurement, certification is emerging as more than a compliance tool: it’s a business advantage. Join us as we meet with certification holders across Australia and New Zealand sharing how certification is helping their business grow. New Age Veneers has long been a leader in sustainable innovation, delivering high-quality…
The Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C., takes home the Grand Prix at the 2024 Australian Timber Design Awards The 2024 Australian Timber Design Awards were recently held at View by Sydney in Walsh Bay, celebrating the best in timber architecture. Hosted by Professor Greg Nolan from the University of Tasmania, the event brought together top industry professionals to recognise…
Australian Timber Award Winner – Irrawaddy House The 2024 Australian Timber Design Awards celebrated excellence in sustainable timber architecture, and this year’s Australian Certified Timber Award went to the remarkable Irrawaddy House, designed by Incidental Architecture. Irrawaddy by Incidental Architecture, Photography by Clinton Weaver. Located on Cammeraygal land in suburban Chatswood, Irrawaddy House draws inspiration from traditional Burmese timber delta…