Curious about the review of the AS/NZS 4708 Sustainable Forest Management Standard that’s currently underway? As part of his ‘Forest Facts with Matt’ series, which explores common questions and misconceptions about forest management and certification, Responsible Wood’s Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh interviewed our CEO Simon Dorries to explore some of the review’s focus areas, and to discuss the standard…
The review of the AS/NZS 4708 Sustainable Forest Management Standard is progressing well, with the Significant Biodiversity and Indigenous Working Groups recently meeting to map key information and next steps. The Significant Biodiversity Working Group confirmed key definitions and ensured the Standard’s performance requirements remain aligned with the purpose of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and consistent with…
The review of the AS/NZS 4708 Sustainable Forest Management Standard is underway, with the Standards Reference Committee recently convening for its launch meeting. Held across two days both online and at Responsible Wood’s Brisbane headquarters, the meeting brought together 19 representatives from forest management, wood processing, the scientific community, environmental representatives, worker representatives and government from across Australia and New…
Last week, Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) released a report assessing and comparing Australia’s two forestry certification schemes: Responsible Wood (endorsed by PEFC); and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Importantly, the report noted both schemes deliver credible outcomes. Both schemes help ensure consumers can be confident that forest and wood-based products are deforestation free, follow an ethical supply chain…
Responsible Wood is an Accredited Standard Development Organisation and has responsibility for developing and maintaining Australian Standard AS/NZS 4708 Sustainable Forest Management. Responsible Wood announces the commencement of revision of AS/NZS 4708. AS/NZS 4708 specifies the environmental, economic, social and cultural requirements that must be met to demonstrate good practice and continued improvement towards Sustainable Forest Management. Responsible Wood reviews…