Responsible Wood Joins ACT Forestry Australia Field Trip Responsible Wood Chair, Dr Tony Bartlett, and Sustainability Manager, Matt de Jongh, recently joined the ACT Branch of Forestry Australia on a field trip exploring carbon farming and forest certification. The event provided a valuable opportunity for Forestry Australia members and some…
Responsible Wood Catches Up with ASH Certified timber is more than just a label; it’s a commitment to responsible sourcing, sustainability, and innovation in the built environment. Our Sustainability Manager, Matt de Jongh, recently caught up with Daniel Wright, National Business Development Manager at Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH), to talk…
Responsible Wood at Impact X As global conversations intensify around net-zero targets, carbon-positive solutions, and responsible supply chains, Responsible Wood was proud to again participate in the Impact X Summit 2025 in Sydney, engaging with thought leaders, policymakers, and businesses to promote the role of forest certification and certified forest…
Responsible Wood Engages with Sustainability Leaders Responsible Wood recently attended the Leaders in Sustainability Network (LiSN) event, hosted by the Sustainable Choice Group. The event brought together professionals from a diverse range of industries to explore strategies for driving impactful sustainability outcomes. As an organisation dedicated to promoting forest and…
The urgent need for social and affordable housing in Australia is undeniable. The global call for responsible sourcing and source disclosure is equally pressing, driven by Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations. These two critical challenges intersect in the innovative use of timber construction, a topic explored in depth at…
Who is DMK Forest Products? DMK Forest Products has been a trusted name in the timber industry since its establishment on June 19, 1972. As a leading distributor of plywood and wood panel products, DMK operates facilities in Brookvale (Sydney), Molendinar (Gold Coast), and Banyo (Brisbane). The company is renowned…
Four community groups across Australia have received a share of $40,000 in funding through the latest round of the Responsible Wood Community Grants Program. Now in its fifth year, the program has engaged with more than 100 community groups connected to Responsible Wood certified forests across Australia. The grants support…
How to Choose a Certification Body Choosing the right certification body is an important decision for businesses and forest managers looking to promote sustainability. With various certification options available, it can be challenging to know which one best aligns with environmental goals. A certification body provides the framework and standards…
The Many Benefits of Responsible Wood Certification In today’s environmentally conscious world, consumers and businesses alike are looking for products that are sustainably sourced and produced. For timber and forest-based products, Responsible Wood certification assures that materials come from responsibly managed forests. This certification ensures that forests are managed with…
What You Need to Know About Chain of Custody Certification for Forest-Based Products With sustainability becoming a global priority, businesses and consumers are paying closer attention to where their products come from. For forest-based products like timber and paper, this means ensuring materials are sourced responsibly. Chain of custody certification…
