Responsible Wood has released a new amendment to AS 4707- Chain of Custody for Forest Products. The amendment provides a change to the definition of “producer groups”. Producer groups are typically groupings of small to medium businesses that collaborate to operate a group chain of custody scheme. Group certification allows…
The draft of the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Meta-Standard has been released for public comment. The Meta-Standard provides the base document against which all PEFC endorsed National Standards must align. It provides requirements for performance and sustainability indicators. The amended draft provides new performance requirements for the sustainable management of…
The University of Queensland’s advanced engineering building is an inspirational showcase of a ‘living building’. Designed by Richard Kirk Architects in partnership with Hassell, the 5 Star Green Star rated building is an award winning demonstration of Australian excellence in environmental architecture. As cars, phones, computers and digital devices are…
Welcome to the autumn edition of the Responsible Wood Bulletin. Features include: Dr Hans Drielsma awarded AM for service to forestry; rolling out the Responsible Wood message to the trade; certified cypress choice for $38m Hobart wharf project; Responsible Wood goes bush; doing timber business in Queensland. Enjoy the read……
AWARD-winning Brisbane eco-architect Mark Thomson and Responsible Wood Director has been appointed to the international judging panel at the World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam, the world’s largest global gathering of the architectural elite. The festival, dedicated to celebrating, sharing and inspiring outstanding architecture, is the only architecture event where keynote…
AS governing body for PEFC international in Australia, Responsible Wood is again promoting a nation-wide photo contest, aimed at further raising awareness of the importance of sustainable forest management and certification. CEO Simon Dorries said the contest theme – ‘experience forests, experience PEFC’ – would enable participants to submit photos…
The Melbourne Recital Centre is an acclaimed music destination combining architectural innovation and acoustic perfection within its two performance spaces to showcase the best music, artists and ensembles from around the world. The centre’s interior is lined with striking plywood panels of hoop pine sourced from Responsible Wood-certified plantations in…
Hobart architects Circa Morris-Nunn set high standards in their selection of wood for their award-winning structures – it must be robust and dense, blend aesthetically with other materials … and carry the highest credentials for certification and sustainability. All this criteria is on vivid display in their design of the…
Today I saw one of the best presentations I have ever seen. Planet Ark presented their new report into the positive health effects of using wood. Using wood and other natural materials is called biophilic design and is proven to reduce stress, increase attentiveness and productivity and improve overall well…
Dr Hans Driesma, a respected forester and Chair of Responsible Wood who has contributed enormously to the global acceptance of forest management and certification has been awarded the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day Honors. Hobart-based Dr Johannes (Hans) Drielsma, chair, Responsible Wood, has played a leading role…
