What Is Reforestation and What Are Its Benefits? Reforestation is the process of regrowing trees in areas where their numbers have declined due to either natural or other factors. Examples include sewing seed or planting new trees after a wildfire or promoting the natural recovery of degraded forests. A…
Responsible Wood Showcases Certification & Circular Design St. Lucia Campus, August 9, 2023 – The University of Queensland’s Bachelor of Design program is making waves in the world of sustainable innovation with its new multidisciplinary offering, UQ DESIGN 2200. The course, which centres around the principles of the circular economy…
Responsible Wood visits ForestrySA We recently turned our focus to South Australia, where ForestrySA is continuing with its efforts towards the social and community aspects of sustainable forestry. The visit, which shed light on the positive impacts of several recent projects, provided insight into ForestrySA’s responsible forestry practices and commitment…
Leaders Meet to Discuss Sustainability Journeys We recently had the privilege of attending the Melbourne Launch of LiSN – the Leaders In Sustainability Network. At the event, we got to hear from a great panel of speakers who lead sustainability for several key organisations and brands in Australia. The event…
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…
Forests are one of the most valuable natural resources on earth, providing a wide range of ecological, social, and economic benefits. However, unsustainable forest management practices, including deforestation and forest degradation, have led to significant environmental, social, and economic consequences. In response to these challenges, the concept of sustainable forest…
Forests play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and providing valuable resources. However, unsustainable logging practices can lead to deforestation and environmental degradation. To address this issue, certified sustainable forests have emerged as a way to promote responsible forestry. This article will guide you on how to find certified…
Join PEFC International CEO / Secretary General Dr Michael Berger in Australia and New Zealand PEFC International CEO / Secretary General Dr Michael Berger will be visiting Australia and New Zealand in March and April of this year to engage with industry partners, key stakeholders, and certified organizations regarding sustainable…
Building sustainable forestry & certification auditor capacity Responsible Wood (PEFC Australia) and Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) recently partnered for cross-border collaboration. Responsible Wood, Australia’s leading forest certification scheme, has partnered with VFCS to create opportunities for cross-border collaboration, capacity building, and shared learning among participants. Responsible Wood sees this…
PEFC International Launches New Responsible Packaging Campaign Packaging isn’t just part of the products we buy … it’s a product and an entire industry by itself – in fact a $US900 billion industry. Forest fibre-based packaging is essential to the products we buy online and also the food we eat…
