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…
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…
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…
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…
The review of the AS/NZS 4708 Sustainable Forest Management Standard is underway, with the Standards Reference Committee recently convening for its launch meeting. Held across two days both online and at Responsible Wood’s Brisbane headquarters, the meeting brought together 19 representatives from forest management, wood processing, the scientific community, environmental…
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…
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…
