Forests & Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World! Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, the International Day of Forests, also known as World Forest Day, takes place on March 21st each year to raise awareness about the importance of forests and to promote sustainable forest management. …
In today’s ‘Meet the Supplier’ feature, we’re shining a spotlight on our chain of custody certificate holder Platinum Timber & Ply Pty Ltd, a leader in the sustainable timber industry and a proud forest products manufacturer on a mission to foster the use of renewable products through transparent and responsible…
Celebrating Women in Sustainable Forestry As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, it’s essential to recognise and uplift the incredible achievements of women across all sectors, including the vital area of sustainable forest management. This year’s theme, “Inspire Inclusion,” emphasises the importance of creating an inclusive world where…
Understanding the EUDR: Understanding the Basics for Forestry Companies in Australia and New Zealand The European Union has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a landmark policy designed to curb deforestation and forest degradation. This regulation directly impacts companies in Australia,…
The Credible Link: Certification Bodies in Sustainable Forest Management Certification In the realm of sustainable forestry, the importance of certification cannot be overstated. It’s the backbone of trust, transparency, and credibility in an industry increasingly scrutinised for its environmental management and social practices. Certification schemes, such as PEFC (Programme for…
Brisbane Hosts SIM-PAC 2024 Always at the forefront of advocating for sustainable forestry, Responsible Wood Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh took the stage at the Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing Asia Pacific (SIM-PAC) Conference 2024 in Brisbane recently, underscoring the pivotal role of the Responsible Wood Certification Scheme. His insights into sustainable…
Understanding deforestation Deforestation refers to the process of clearing or removing forests or woodlands, typically done for more agricultural land, or urban expansion. It involves the permanent destruction of trees and the conversion of forested areas into non-forested land. A key distinction to note is that deforestation occurs when a…
Is Wood Recyclable? The term “recycling” describes the process of converting “waste” into new materials or goods. Recycling is simply the process of converting waste into something useful. Recycling keeps potentially hazardous chemicals out of the environment and eliminates the need to employ new resources to make new things,…
Bendigo’s new GovHub, Galkangu wins Award for Australian Certified Timber As sponsors of the “Australian Certified Timber” category at the Timber Development Association’s Australian Timber Design Awards (TDA), we at Responsible Wood are delighted to recognise the well-deserved winner in this category – Bendigo’s new GovHub, Galkangu. The Awards, hosted…
Exploring the Future of Sustainable Native Forestry in NSW In a collaborative effort to showcase the often misunderstood, perhaps overlooked aspects or even at times deliberately mispresented, sustainable forestry practices, Responsible Wood, in partnership with Pentarch Forestry, Forestry Corporation of NSW, the Australian Forest Products Association of NSW, and Timber…
