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…
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…
May 24th Announcement “Unexpected and Incomprehensible“ Responsible Wood wishes to add our voice to the many expressing dismay at the Victorian Government’s announcement to bring forward the end of sustainable native forest management. Sustainable native forest management provides a broad range of benefits to Victorian communities, including well paid employment…
Joint standard AS/NZS 4708 receives endorsement Responsible Wood, an Australian not-for-profit organisation that develops globally endorsed standards for sustainable forest management and the sourcing of forest products, has announced the endorsement of its new standard by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). JAS-ANZ is currently finalising accreditation…
Responsible Wood supports Sustainably Grown, Australian Made. After consultation with certified forest managers and chain of custody certificate holders from around Australia, Responsible Wood has launched a new Sustainably Grown, Australian Made supporting statement logo to help promote our core values. If you are eligible and would like to use…
As featured by PEFC International The Russian National Voluntary Forest Certification System (FCR) has been suspended by the PEFC International Board, in mutual agreement with PEFC Russia. The suspension is intended to preserve the conditions for a successful long-term cooperation with PEFC Russia in order to support sustainable forest management…
Three Responsible Wood placegetters now eligible for PEFC International award THREE rural shutterbugs devoted to the Great Outdoors and each with a “long-time love of our forests, trees and timber” are the winning placegetters in the 2022 national Responsible Wood photo competition. “The exceptional response to the competition from across…
Responsible Wood and PEFC amongst the first brands onboarded to Sustainable Choice platform. It is no secret that consumer attitudes toward environmental sustainability have shifted dramatically in recent times, which in turn has influenced their behaviours when it comes to the brands they buy from. In fact, consumer research studies1…
As featured by PEFC International The PEFC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has appointed Michael Berger as PEFC Secretary General/CEO as of 1 June 2022. “Michael will be an engaged, responsive, and dedicated leader for the PEFC alliance,” said Eduardo Rojas Briales, PEFC Chair. “With his team-oriented,…
Judging of the 2022 Australian Timber Design Awards has commenced with submissions closing Friday, July 29th 2022. Responsible Wood, Australia’s largest forest certification scheme, is proud to announce the continuation of its long running involvement in the Australian Timber Design Awards. Now in their 23rd year, the Awards are distinguished…
