With just under a month remaining, stakeholders are encouraged to review and provide feedback on proposed amendments to the Australian/New Zealand Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (AS/NZS 4708:2021) before public consultation closes on 7 August 2026. Developed by Responsible Wood, AS/NZS 4708 sets out requirements for sustainable forest management in…
Responsible Wood was proud to support Timber Queensland and WoodSolutions’ “Queensland Timber Trajectory: Award Winning Exemplars Showcasing the Way to Modern Construction” event, hosted by the ARC Advance Timber Hub. Attended by a cross section of developers, architects and other built environment professionals, the day showcased how delivery teams behind…
PEFC Project Sourcing certification helps you demonstrate that the forest and tree-based materials used in your project are responsibly sourced, traceable, and supported by independently verified evidence. The certification is designed for construction and other project-based activities where multiple organisations may be involved in sourcing, supplying, and installing materials. It…
Australia has some of the world’s strictest illegal logging laws, with due diligence requirements applying to both domestic processors and importers before timber products can be placed on the market. To help businesses navigate these requirements, Responsible Wood has developed a new Technical Note explaining how PEFC certification can support…
Public comment is now being sought on an amendment to Australian/New Zealand Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (AS/NZS 4708:2021). Developed by Responsible Wood, AS/NZS 4708 sets out requirements for sustainable forest management in Australia and New Zealand. It forms part of the Responsible Wood Certification Scheme and supports PEFC-endorsed certification…
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…
Have you registered for the free Sydney Build Expo 2026 being held later this month? Responsible Wood’s Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh will be speaking at the event, leading the Sustainable Timber in Construction Workshop at the event’s Sustainability Stage. The Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, is…
Biodiversity plays a vital role in maintaining healthy forest ecosystems. Monitoring species, habitats and ecological conditions helps forest managers understand forest health and adapt management practices over time. Under the AS/NZS 4708 Sustainable Forest Management Standard, Responsible Wood–certified forest managers must identify, protect and monitor environmental values across the forests…
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…
With a growing awareness of and appreciation for sustainably sourced timber across the broader community, we wanted to take a moment to reintroduce ourselves, and the work we do. Responsible Wood is Australia’s national forest certification scheme, providing assurance that forest and wood-based products are sourced from sustainably managed forests…
