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AFS Ltd becomes Responsible Wood

Australian Forestry Standard Ltd has changed its name to Responsible Wood. The change, announced in Hobart on November 21, reflects the company’s commitment to implementing a clear consumer-focused strategy about the sustainability of certified Australian wood products. “Our new name, Responsible Wood, and shield logo, reflect the transformational change we…

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Charlotte Chapel wins Timber Design Award

Now in its 18th year, The Australian Timber Design Awards highlights, promotes and encourages a timber design ethos by showcasing outstanding timber design in a variety of applications. This year, Australian Forestry Standard attended the awards night as proud sponsors of the Australian Certified Timber Award. A coveted award that recognises…

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Tall Sugar Pines Win Contest for Robyn

We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2017 AFS Photographer of the Year Award. Our photo contest called on photographers across Australia to show us what forests mean to them. And they really delivered with a diverse range of entries that highlighted the enjoyment our forests give to…

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Queensland cypress sector considers group certification

PROCESSORS in western Queensland’s cypress sector are considering a low-cost group chain-of-custody certification scheme following a presentation at Dalby by Australian Forestry Standard CEO Simon Dorries. Gathering at a cypress certification meeting in western Queensland are, from left, Todd Lewis, Walker Cypress, Mitchell Goodchild, Yuleba Cypress, Roger Brent, Hurfords, Mick…