As projects seek avenues to meet increasingly stringent carbon reduction goals, the recent 5th International Conference on Timber Bridges (5ICTB) in Rotorua, New Zealand, put a spotlight on the important role of certification in sustainable timber infrastructure. Marking the first time the global conference has been held in the southern…
WA Field Trips Show the Future of Low-Carbon Construction At Responsible Wood, we often talk about the importance of certification. About trust, traceability, and timber’s role in a low-carbon future. But sometimes, words alone aren’t enough. That’s why we were so pleased to support two recent field trips in Western…
Forests, Carbon, and Consumer Trust At Responsible Wood, we often say that certification is a system not just a stamp. It’s how we help forests stay forests, support biodiversity, and offer consumers the confidence that the timber products they choose are part of the climate solution, not the problem. Recently,…
Responsible Wood and PEFC International are pleased to announce our joint sponsorship of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) 2025, hosted in Brisbane from 22–26 June 2025. WCTE is the world’s leading forum for timber engineering, a place where the innovation, research, design, and industry come together to shape…
The Hyne Group is a collective of Australasian businesses backed by James Jones & Sons, a global leader in sawmilling with over 180 years of operation. With a legacy spanning more than 140 years, Hyne Timber, one of Australia’s largest structural timber manufacturers, is committed to sustainability, regional development, and…
Responsible Wood and PEFC Australia & New Zealand have launched a new stakeholder survey as part of a broader Landscape Scan of the forest certification ecosystem across the region. This is your opportunity to contribute valuable insights that will guide the future direction of sustainable forest management and chain of…
What is the Role of Certification? Most of us want to reduce waste and make better use of the materials around us. That’s where circular economy principles come in: the idea of keeping materials in use longer, cutting waste, and relying less on virgin resources. When it comes to forest…
Responsible Wood has commenced planning for the 2026 revision of the Australian and New Zealand Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (AS/NZS 4708), a key step in ensuring forests and forest products across both countries continue to meet the highest environmental, social, and economic benchmarks. As the Standard Development Organisation behind…
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…
