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What is the impact of Deforestation in climate change and what role does REDD+ play?

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…

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Showcasing Sustainable Forestry in Victoria

Responsible Wood Launches Successful Victorian Field Trip Responsible Wood recently celebrated our first Victorian field trip, visiting forests in Gippsland and the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods facilities at Heyfield. This field trip provided a platform to showcase sustainable forest management and the importance of responsible supply chains. Participants had the opportunity…

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Responsible Wood Statement on Victorian Government Announcement

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…

What Is Forest Certification?

Forest certification is a voluntary procedure in which an impartial third party, known as the “certification body,” evaluates the quality of forest management and production based on a set of predetermined requirements, referred to as “standards,” established by a public or private certification organisation. The purpose is to provide consumers…