Responsible Wood

12/08/2026

It takes just 3 quick questions to nominate someone for a Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award - but the recognition lasts a lifetime

(and the $2000 they get to spend on professional development doesn't hurt, either!)

They might be:
🌳 helping others understand the value of responsibly sourced forest products
🌳 leading responsible forest management
🌲 making certification more accessible
🌳 increasing the use or visibility of certified timber
🌲driving innovation, collaboration or sustainability across the supply chain

If you know someone doing great work for responsible forestry and certified timber, nominate them today: https://form.typeform.com/to/O2RpQD6B

06/08/2026

What a fantastic outcome! We're proud to have supported the Port MacDonnell Landcare Group through our Community Grants Program. Congratulations to the team, your tireless efforts to support habitat regeneration are a credit to your commitment to local wildlife - and we're glad we were able to help fund purchase of your trailer.

Interested in funding for your initiative? Keep an eye out for upcoming details for the 2026 round of funding - previous applicants are welcome to apply!

With the help of the Responsible Wood Community Grant program, Port Macdonnell Landcare Group were able to source this top quality, fully galvanised trailer with stainless steel sides from Plunketts Trailers in Mount Gambier. We expect it will withstand the salty coastal air for many years. The trailer carries our groups tools and tree guards and has already been out and about on a number of planting days in 2026. It is here pictured with group members at a Biolinks project where about 800 local natives were added to a planting to further improve habitat for local wildlife.

Thanks Responsible Wood!

06/08/2026

This is it, tomorrow Friday 7 August is your LAST CHANCE to influence current revisions to the Australian/New Zealand Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (AS/NZS 4708:2021).

Whether you work in forest management, processing, construction, design, retail, government or the community - or simply care about how our forests are managed - this is your last chance to review the proposed amendments and have your say.

Share your feedback today: https://lnkd.in/gHQZ3ZvK 🌳🌲

29/07/2026

Just one week left to help shape the Australian/New Zealand Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (AS/NZS 4708:2021).

Whether you work in forest management, processing, construction, design, retail, government or the community - or simply care about how our forests are managed - this is your opportunity to review the proposed amendments and have your say.

Share your feedback by 7 August 2026: https://www.responsiblewood.org.au/public-comment-invited-on-australia-and-new-zealand-sustainable-forest-management-standard-as-nzs-4708-revision/ 🌳🌲

27/07/2026

Know someone doing great work for responsible forestry and certified timber?

They might be:
🌳 leading responsible forest management
🌲 making certification more accessible
🌳 increasing the use or visibility of certified timber
🌲driving innovation, collaboration or sustainability across the supply chain
🌳 helping others understand the value of responsibly sourced forest products

Last year, HQPlantations’ Shona Heading was awarded the 2025 Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award for her leadership in creating the Australian Araucaria™ brand and championing Responsible Wood-certified timber through innovative marketing, industry collaboration and supply chain engagement.

Who do you know making their own valuable contribution?

The nomination form takes just minutes and puts your nominee in the running to receive a $2,000 bursary to support their professional development (such as paying for attendance at events like the Forestry Australia conference!)

Nominate today: https://www.responsiblewood.org.au/what-we-do/our-collective-impact/richard-stanton-memorial-leadership-award/

26/07/2026

NEW EPISODE: Join Responsible Wood's Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh as he speaks with our Chair, Dr Tony Bartlett, in the latest episode of Forest Facts with Matt.

As Matt said: In this episode Dr Tony Bartlett discusses how independent forest certification provides confidence that Australian forests are managed sustainably to protect biodiversity, soil, water and regeneration.

Dr Bartlett also explains the growing challenge of large bushfires, the importance of active forest management and prescribed burning, and why expanding Indigenous-led cultural burning is essential for improving forest resilience and passing traditional knowledge to future generations.

Watch here:

In this episode Dr Tony Bartlett, discusses how independent forest ...

20/07/2026

Just 3 weeks left to have your say on proposed amendments to the Australian/New Zealand Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (AS/NZS 4708:2021) before public consultation closes on 7 August 2026.

Don't miss your chance! https://www.responsiblewood.org.au/final-weeks-to-have-your-say-sustainable-forest-management-standard-asnzs4708-revision/

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13/07/2026

Behind every advancement in sustainable forestry and certified timber is someone who chose to lead. Whether they've inspired a team, championed certification or driven meaningful change in the way their organisation approaches sustainable forestry, their leadership helps create lasting impact.

Do you know someone whose work is making a real difference?

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award, recognising individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to sustainable forest management and/or Responsible Wood and PEFC Chain of Custody certification.

The recipient will receive a $2,000 bursary to support their ongoing professional development while celebrating their contribution to advancing responsible forestry and certified forest products.

🗓️ Nominations close Friday 13 August.

Nominate someone today: https://form.typeform.com/to/O2RpQD6B

Or learn more: https://www.responsiblewood.org.au/what-we-do/our-collective-impact/richard-stanton-memorial-leadership-award/

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02/07/2026

Responsible Wood is proud to be a foundation partner supporting Timber Queensland's (Queensland Accredited Timber Merchant Network) Colin MacKenzie Award for Technical Excellence in Timber Application & Use.

Established in honour of Colin MacKenzie (1949–2025), the award celebrates individuals and small teams whose work reflects excellence in engineering rigor, innovation, and leadership in advancing the use of timber as a high-performance, compliant construction material.

Col's legacy extends across Australia's forest, timber and construction industries, and we're proud to play a role in ensuring his name remains synonymous with education, advancing standards and delivering a high standard of work.

Learn more: https://www.timberqueensland.com.au/colin-mackenzie-award

16/06/2026

Responsible Wood is proud to sponsor the Australian Certified Timber category at the Australian Timber Design Awards, recognising projects that demonstrate excellence in design while supporting responsible sourcing.

If you've delivered a standout project using certified timber, now is the time to enter. But hurry, entries close on 3 July!

Visit the TDA website to learn more: https://timberdesignawards.com.au/ 🌳🌲