The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has revealed that the Queensland based Mon Repos Turtle Centre is among the eight projects shortlisted for 2021 Best Use of Certified Timber – supported for the third year in a row by Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). This year’s shortlisted projects highlight the work of practices across the world, from Australia and…
As featured by PEFC International The winning images of PEFC Italy’s 2021 Photo Contest show amazing forest landscapes and a surprising encounter in the forest. The Italian jury had the tricky task to choose three winners from more than 400 photos that entered the contest. The winners First prize went to Paola Toniutti, for her photo ‘Incontri emozionanti’ (‘Exciting encounters’). The…
Responsible Wood took to the archives as it celebrates the 7th anniversary of this most prestigious prize Richard Kirk, of Kirk Architects, was recognised for his contribution in driving the specification of Responsible Wood certified, Queensland grown Spotted Gum in the construction of the new Mon Repos Turtle Centre near Bundaberg. Nominated by Hyne Timber, Responsible Wood certified, Richard Kirk…
As featured by the Australian Forest Products Association. Responsible Wood congratulates PEFC Director Suzette Weeding: Winner! Woman in Forest Industries Award of Excellence: 2021 National Forest Industry Awards Australia’s forest industries congratulate Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s (STT) Suzette Weeding on winning the Midway Woman in Forest Industries Award of Excellence, at the National Forest Industry Awards – organised by the Australian…
As featured by PEFC International PEFC Denmark has unveiled the stunning winners of its 2021 Photo Contest “Close to the Forest, Close to PEFC”. The jury, consisting of Palle Thomsen and Sune Enevoldsen from PEFC Denmark, and Lisa Westring, last year’s winner of the Danish contest, chose the three winners out of 222 entries. The winners First prize went to Naja…
As featured by PEFC International This month we hear from Ismail Abd. Muttalib, a runner up in our 2020 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Ismail shares the story behind his stunning photo ‘The Enchanting Walakiri Mangroves’ and what he has learnt from the forest. How do you feel about forests, both professionally and personally? I took my photo at Mangrove…
As featured by PEFC International The latest member to present the winners of its national Photo Contest is The Association National Voluntary Forest Certification System, our national member for Ukraine. From Earth Day on 22 April until World Environment Day on 5 June, the contest invited Ukrainian photographers and forest lovers to enter their best forest photos – and they really delivered! A…
Environmental education and biodiversity improvements are continuing at Mt Burr Swamp, thanks to the recent support of Responsible Wood – Australia’s largest forest certification scheme. Responsible Wood oversees sustainable forest management in Australiaand launched its new Small Grants Program last year to support collaborative projects that connect communities to their local certified forests. The Mt Burr Swamp Restoration Reserve is…
As featured by PEFC International PEFC is embarking on a four-year journey with the ASEAN Furniture Industry Council (AFIC) to improve sustainability outcomes throughout the furniture supply chain in the ASEAN region. As consumers worldwide demand sustainable products across a variety of fields, every industry must adapt to satisfy their requests. Furniture customers are no different, and sustainable furniture is a highly sought-after…
As featured by PEFC International PEFC Finland has announced the winners of its 2021 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, showing the country’s gorgeous forest landscapes throughout the year. The jury had the challenging task of choosing the winners out of a record number of photos that entered the contest. “We received a total of 3,000 unique nature photos with the…