Forests play a critical role in regulating the global environment, population and economy. Covered by Jason Ross, Marketing and Communications Officer for Responsible Wood Besides alleviating the effects of climate change and natural disasters, forests represent some of the richest biologically diverse areas on Earth. And when it comes to deforestation, human society is in clear need of root-and-branch reform.…
“Buying Responsible Wood certified and labelled products ensures that timber is Australian grown, manufactured, supports local jobs and is sustainable too” Responsible Wood, managers of the Australian Standard’s for Sustainable Forest Management (AS 4708) and Chain of Custody for Forest Products (AS 4707) is supporting the ‘Buy Aussie Timber First’ campaign. Launched by the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has opened our eyes to the many jobs that we often don’t see and don’t value enough. Jobs in healthcare, supermarkets and delivery services have come to the centre of attention, but there are so many more hidden jobs, for example in the forest. PEFC CEO Ben Gunneberg spoke with PEFC Head of Communications, Thorsten Arndt, about…
WHEN we think about art we might be forgiven for thinking mainly about paint, clay and canvas. But for NSW Northern Rivers sculptor and teacher Dave Hickson ‘wood construction’ is the ultimate artistic expression. Born in New Zealand and majoring in sculpture at the National Art School in Sydney, Dave graduated with honours and is a recipient of the prestigious…
‘Winter bulletin celebrates sustainable forest management’ Forests provide so much. They are beautiful, they keep our water fresh, they clean our air, and their timber is an important renewable and sustainable resource for many of our day-to-day products. In this, a special 16-page edition of the Bulletin, Responsible Wood celebrates the role of sustainable forest management in protecting forests today…
How can the fashion industry reduce deforestation and avoid ecosystem destruction? The use of forest fibres in our clothing is on the rise and is increasingly in the spotlight. On the one hand, this is great news, as forest fibres provide us with a renewable and recyclable source of material for our clothes. But, on the other hand, we don’t…
Meets rigorous requirements of a fully-fledged JAS-ANZ accredited system… As featured in the Timber and Forestry E News THIS month marks the first anniversary of the formation of the strategic trans-Tasman sustainable forest management standard reference committee, the first of its kind – and no one is more passionate about AS/NZS 4708 than its chair Dr Gordon Duff, a Tasmanian-based…
HQPlantations is one of 28 forests certified under AS 4708 – Sustainable Forest Management. This standard is used by Australian forest growers to make Responsible Wood and PEFC claims on forest products. Underpinning certification is a commitment by forest growers to the management and rejuvenation of forests. In this article, HQPlantations takes Responsible Wood readers into the Tuan-Toolara pine plantation and…
Responsible Wood has scanned the world for positive stories from the forest. Meet Kurniawan Doni Wibowo, a runner up in our 2019 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Kurniawan tells us more about his photo ‘The Lush of Ecotourism Forest’ and why it is so important to take good care of our forests. How do you feel about forests, both…
Responsible Wood is on the lookout for feedback with the release of a new survey marking an important milestone for Responsible Wood. From January 1 2020, all certificate holders certified under the Responsible Wood scheme have migrated to the Responsible Wood branding; with the Responsible Wood logo to be used for new stock from this date. The branding change is…