How will the next generation of engineers shape the future of timber construction? Engineers and specifiers are increasingly crucial in driving the adoption of renewable building materials like timber, a key element in fostering a sustainable built environment. As society grows more aware of where products come from and the pressing need for circularity, the next generation of professionals are…
PlantingSeeds Projects with Support from Responsible Wood Fostering biodiversity and sustainability in urban and regional areas is more important than ever in the face of urbanisation and environmental challenges. PlantingSeeds, one of the recipients of a Responsible Wood Community Grant for 2023-24, is leading the charge in protecting our natural environments. Their work focuses on engaging communities to plant native…
Griffith University Workshop – Decarbonising the Building Industry At the recent Decarbonising the Built Environment (DBI) workshop held at Griffith University, Matt de Jongh and Simon Dorries took the stage to address some pressing challenges facing the construction and timber industries: the need for transparency and trust when sourcing timber products. Both presenters emphasised the importance of third-party certification to…
Celebrating Leadership in Sustainable Forestry Among the many highlights of the recent Australian Forest Products Association dinner in Melbourne was the presentation of the prestigious Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award, awarded to Monique Blason of ForestrySA by Responsible Wood. CEO Simon Dorries and Chair Dr Tony Bartlett had the honour of presenting this esteemed award. Named in memory of Richard…
Spotlight on Sustainable Forest Certification The 2024 Gottstein Forest Science Course in South East Queensland brought together a diverse range of forest industry professionals around Australia to explore the essence of sustainable forestry. Among the highlights was a panel discussion featuring Jonathan Tibbits from Responsible Wood, Ross Garsden from BSI, and Suzette Weeding from Sustainable Timber Tasmania. The certification session…
Crafting Excellence with Sustainably Sourced Timber In the world of bespoke musical instruments, craftsmanship and sustainability have found perfect harmony through Mark Gilbert Guitars. Mark, a passionate luthier, is not only creating exceptional-quality guitars played by virtuosos around the world but also championing the importance of sustainably sourced, certified forest products. As a Responsible Wood chain of custody certified holder…
Celebrating Sustainable Forests in Australia On National Forestry Day – Tuesday, 20 August 2024 – we take a moment to reflect on the important role that Australia’s forest industries play in our daily lives and the broader global effort to combat climate change. The theme for this year, Nature’s Carbon Store, highlights the vital contribution of the forest sector to…
Meet Your Certified Supplier At Responsible Wood, our mission is to develop and promote sustainable forest management and the responsible sourcing of forest products through independent, third-party certification. Recently, our Sustainability Manager, Matt de Jongh, visited Australian Panels’ NSW Central Coast site, reinforcing our shared commitment to sustainability and responsible forestry. Who is Australian Panels? Australian Panels is the market…
Understanding EUDR Implications and Certification Readiness in Australia and New Zealand As the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) approaches its enforcement date in December 2024, Australian and New Zealand forest industries are keen to understand its implications. The EUDR bans the sale of commodities such as coffee, cocoa, cattle, palm oil, soy, and wood linked to deforestation and forest degradation.…
PEFC’s Strategic Visit to Indonesia Strengthens Regional Forest Certification Ties Responsible Wood recently visited Indonesia in collaboration with Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and the Indonesian Forest Certification Cooperation (IFCC). This strategic trip aimed to enhance cooperation among PEFC national governing bodies and fortify the network of sustainable forest management in the Asia-Pacific region. During the visit,…