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Exploring ForestrySA’s Sustainable Initiatives in South Australia

PEFC, Australia, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits August 7, 2023

Responsible Wood visits ForestrySA We recently turned our focus to South Australia, where ForestrySA is continuing with its efforts towards the social and community aspects of sustainable forestry. The visit, which shed light on the positive impacts of several recent projects, provided insight into ForestrySA’s responsible forestry practices and commitment to sustainability. Matt de Jongh, Responsible Wood Sustainability Manager, had…

Sustainability Leaders Promoting Brand Accountability

PEFC, Australia, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits August 4, 2023

Leaders Meet to Discuss Sustainability Journeys We recently had the privilege of attending the Melbourne Launch of LiSN – the Leaders In Sustainability Network. At the event, we got to hear from a great panel of speakers who lead sustainability for several key organisations and brands in Australia. The event provided an opportunity to network, brainstorm and hear from people…

How to prevent deforestation & how we can make a difference?

Australia, NewsBy responsiblewood July 26, 2023

Understanding Deforestation Deforestation refers to the process of clearing or removing forests or woodlands, typically done for more agriculture land, or urban expansion. It involves the permanent destruction of trees and the conversion of forested areas into non-forest land. A key distinction to note is that deforestation is when a forested area of land is cleared and the land use…

Hurford’s: Sourcing sustainable native hardwood

Australia, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits June 29, 2023

Introducing: Hurford’s Design trends evolve and customer preferences change but as far back as humans have built things hardwood timber has been an essential and much-loved building material. As global demand increases for non-extractive renewable products, there is more pressure than ever on global forest product supply chains to bring to market sustainable and responsibly sourced timber and forest-derived products.…

Promoting Sustainable Forests and Responsible Supply Chains

Australia, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits June 10, 2023

Responsible Wood launches sustainable forest field trips in Qld & Vic Responsible Wood recently launched two pilot forestry field trips to educate and provide information about sustainable forestry and forest product certification. There is still a lot of misinformation and misconceptions about forestry, making the topics of setting sustainability standards, certification, and implementing sustainable forest management systems difficult to explain.…

Responsible Wood Strategy 2023 to 2028

Australia, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits June 8, 2023

Enabling sustainability through forest certification Responsible Wood is pleased to share our new five year strategy: 2023 – 2028. Our strategy focuses on certification, education, and communication to generate demand for Australian and New Zealand wood products sourced from sustainably managed forests. We aim to provide confidence, security, authenticity, and authority in the market. Australia and New Zealand have world-class…

Supporting a Sustainable Future for Forest Products

Australia, NewsBy Jonathan Tibbits June 8, 2023

IUFRO Division 5 Conference Recap The International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO) Division 5 Conference, held in Cairns provided a unique opportunity to learn from experts in forest research, share knowledge, and establish connections with other forestry professionals. The event is also a platform to discuss and collaborate on solutions to global challenges related to sustainable forest management and…

Showcasing Sustainable Forestry in Victoria

Australia, NewsBy responsiblewood May 29, 2023

Responsible Wood Launches Successful Victorian Field Trip Responsible Wood recently celebrated our first Victorian field trip, visiting forests in Gippsland and the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods facilities at Heyfield. This field trip provided a platform to showcase sustainable forest management and the importance of responsible supply chains. Participants had the opportunity to witness firsthand the efforts taken to responsibly manage a…

Responsible Wood Statement on Victorian Government Announcement

News, Press ReleasesBy responsiblewood May 26, 2023

May 24th Announcement “Unexpected and Incomprehensible“ Responsible Wood wishes to add our voice to the many expressing dismay at the Victorian Government’s announcement to bring forward the end of sustainable native forest management. Sustainable native forest management provides a broad range of benefits to Victorian communities, including well paid employment in regional areas, economic development, recreation facilities and opportunities, all…

What Is Forest Certification?

Articles, PEFC, Australia, NewsBy responsiblewood May 19, 2023

Forest certification is a voluntary procedure in which an impartial third party, known as the “certification body,” evaluates the quality of forest management and production based on a set of predetermined requirements, referred to as “standards,” established by a public or private certification organisation. The purpose is to provide consumers with information regarding the sustainability of the forests that have…

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