The Hyne Group is a collective of Australasian businesses backed by James Jones & Sons, a global leader in sawmilling with over 180 years of operation. With a legacy spanning more than 140 years, Hyne Timber, one of Australia’s largest structural timber manufacturers, is committed to sustainability, regional development, and innovation in timber. Their vertically integrated model includes plantation-to-mill operations,…
Responsible Wood and PEFC Australia & New Zealand have launched a new stakeholder survey as part of a broader Landscape Scan of the forest certification ecosystem across the region. This is your opportunity to contribute valuable insights that will guide the future direction of sustainable forest management and chain of custody certification. Whether you’re a member, certificate holder, policymaker, forest…
Responsible Wood has commenced planning for the 2026 revision of the Australian and New Zealand Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (AS/NZS 4708), a key step in ensuring forests and forest products across both countries continue to meet the highest environmental, social, and economic benchmarks. As the Standard Development Organisation behind Australia’s leading forest certification scheme, Responsible Wood leads this five-yearly…
Responsible Wood Catches Up with ASH Certified timber is more than just a label; it’s a commitment to responsible sourcing, sustainability, and innovation in the built environment. Our Sustainability Manager, Matt de Jongh, recently caught up with Daniel Wright, National Business Development Manager at Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH), to talk about how they are leading the way in sustainable and…
Sustainable Forest Management, Sustainability & Decarbonisation At the Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing – Asia Pacific Conference (SIM-PAC Live) held on December 2-3, 2024, Responsible Wood was honoured to receive the Primary Sector Sustainability Award. This recognition underscores our ongoing commitment to promoting certified sustainable forestry as a key solution for reducing embodied carbon across supply chains. The conference brought together leaders and…
Sustainability in the Spotlight Responsible Wood proudly showcased its role in promoting sustainable forestry and reducing embodied carbon through certification at the Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing – Asia Pacific Conference (SIM-PAC Live) held on December 2-3, 2024. The event provided a valuable platform to discuss the importance of forest management and chain of custody certification in transforming industries toward a cleaner, more sustainable…
Unlocking the Potential of Australian Forests The University of Melbourne recently hosted the International Conference on Decarbonising the Building Industry, bringing together global leaders, researchers and industry professionals, including forestry, timber production and sustainability leaders. A standout session of the conference was the panel discussion on How to Maximise the Use of Australian Forest Resources to Decarbonise the Building Industry.…
Meet Neville Smith Forest Products (NSFP) Neville Smith Forest Products (NSFP) is a household name in Tasmania’s forestry sector, renowned for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible sourcing. During a recent visit to NSFP’s Mowbray facility in Tasmania, Matt de Jongh, Sustainability Manager at Responsible Wood, had the opportunity to explore the company’s operations and discuss their approach to…
A Commitment to Sustainably Sourced Wood Products Matilda Veneer is a name synonymous with innovation and quality in the forest and wood products industry. As a leading manufacturer of decorative timber veneers, the company has built a strong reputation for sourcing beautiful woods and transforming them into distinctive products used in architectural projects worldwide. On a recent visit to Matilda…
Realising Healthy and Resilient Forests for Our Future Forestry Australia’s 2024 Symposium held this week in Ballarat brought together over 300 scientists, researchers, and forestry professionals to discuss strategies for ensuring healthy and resilient forests for the future. With a strong focus on environmental, social, and economic sustainability, the symposium addressed key challenges like climate change, bushfires, and invasive species.…