Know a deserving community project? Encourage them to apply for a Responsible Wood 2026 Community Grant! Through the program, regional and rural community groups may apply for grants of $2,000 to $15,000 to deliver local forest-based projects that provide benefits to both communities and the forests they rely on. Last…
On behalf of the Board of Responsible Wood, I wish to advise that our Chief Executive Officer, Simon Dorries, has tendered his resignation after more than 11 years of dedicated service to Responsible Wood and sustainable forest certification in Australia. Simon joined the organisation in May 2015 and has played…
Responsible Wood has extended nominations for the 2026 Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award to Friday, 28 August. The annual award recognises an individual who has demonstrated leadership, innovation and commitment to sustainable forest management or Chain of Custody certification under the Responsible Wood Certification Scheme. In 2026, the Award was…
We’re pleased to welcome Mike Goodall to Responsible Wood as our new Business Operations Manager. Mike brings business operations and commercial management experience to the team at Responsible Wood. Having studied a Bachelor of Commerce at La Trobe University, Mike worked as a Chartered Account before focussing on business growth…
Know someone doing great work for responsible forestry and certified timber? They might be: 🌳 leading responsible forest management 🌲 making certification more accessible 🌳 increasing the use or visibility of certified timber 🌲driving innovation, collaboration or sustainability across the supply chain 🌳 helping others understand the value of responsibly…
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…
