Congratulations to Lara Maeselle, winner of the Responsible Wood-sponsored ‘Certified Australian Timber’ category at the Timber Design Awards for the residential project ‘Nebraska’. The project was built with timber supplied by Responsible Wood Chain of Custody certification holders Britton Timbers (Tasmanian Oak) and Mortlock Timber (Spotted Gum). The Nebraska residence,…
The European Commission’s recent announcement that implementation date for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) returned to 30 December 2025 highlights the importance of timely preparation for forest product exporters, says Responsible Wood, the national governing body in Australia and New Zealand for certification scheme PEFC International. In September, the Commission…
Earlier this week, Responsible Wood held its Annual General Meeting at Federation University in Churchill, Victoria, bringing together members, directors, staff and special guests to reflect on a year of progress in responsible forestry and certification. The meeting also marked the release of the Responsible Wood 2024/25 Annual Report, which…
Responsible Wood is proud to announce Shona Heading as the recipient of the 2025 Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award, recognising her outstanding leadership and contribution to sustainable forest management and the promotion of certified Australian timber. Established in 2015, the Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award honours the late Richard Stanton,…
A Queensland project constructed with Responsible Wood-certified timber has taken home the prestigious Built by Nature ‘Public Infrastructure’ prize, edging out nearly 400 other projects from 39 countries. The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services North Coast Regional Headquarters and Maryborough Fire and Rescue Station project was designed by Baber Studio…
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…
National Safe Work Month is a timely reminder that keeping people safe at work is everyone’s responsibility. At Responsible Wood, we see this principle reflected not only in Australia’s workplace laws, but also in the standards that underpin the Responsible Wood Certification System (RWCS). Safe and fair conditions for workers…
Recently, the Responsible Wood team took the opportunity to speak with ForestrySA’s Chief Executive, Tim Ryan, about how sustainable forest management certification is helping their team not just deliver healthy forests, but to build trust with stakeholders. ForestrySA manages both commercial pine plantations and native vegetation across South Australia, including…
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…
To support certificate holders, Responsible Wood has prepared a guidance document that explains how sustainable forest management certification aligns with ESG obligations. The resource highlights how the Australian Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (AS/NZS 4708-2021) and Responsible Wood certification already address many core ESG requirements. It also shows how certification…
