Responsible Wood

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/ 🌳🌲

05/06/2026

As part of the regular review process, public comment is now being sought on an amendment to Australian/New Zealand Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (AS/NZS 4708:2021).

Developed by Responsible Wood, AS/NZS 4708 sets out requirements for sustainable forest management in Australia and New Zealand. It forms part of the Responsible Wood Certification Scheme and supports PEFC-endorsed certification in Australia. In New Zealand, it underpins the PEFC-recognised sustainable forest management scheme.

Have your say: https://www.responsiblewood.org.au/public-comment-invited-on-australia-and-new-zealand-sustainable-forest-management-standard-as-nzs-4708-revision/

12/05/2026

Before project sourcing certification, achieving Chain of Custody certification across large construction projects involving multiple contractors was a challenge.

Until Sydney Metro Northwest showed Australia it could be done.

As the first project in the southern hemisphere to achieve Responsible Wood and PEFC International project certification, it proved that responsibly sourced timber could be verified at infrastructure scale.

With increasingly stringent procurement and responsible sourcing expectations, project certification remains an important tool for demonstrating supply chain assurance in complex construction environments.

Revisit the story behind the achievement: https://www.responsiblewood.org.au/exclusive-sydney-metro-northwest-sets-benchmark-with-project-certification/ 🌳🌲 🚆

05/05/2026

As demand for certified timber grows, businesses across the supply chain are being asked to demonstrate where their materials come from.

Responsible Wood Chain of Custody certification provides that assurance, ensuring certified material is identified, managed and verified at every stage of the supply chain.

Considering Chain of Custody certification for your business? It’s about giving customers confidence, meeting procurement requirements and showing that responsible sourcing is part of your business.

Learn more: https://www.responsiblewood.org.au/what-we-do/our-approach/what-is-chain-of-custody/ 🌳🌲

27/04/2026

Have you registered for the free Sydney Build Expo 2026 being held on Thursday and Friday this week?

Recognised as Australia’s largest construction and design show, Sydney Build Expo continues its rapid growth, bringing together thousands of industry professionals from across the built environment.

Responsible Wood’s Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh will be speaking at the event, leading the Sustainable Timber in Construction Workshop at the event’s Sustainability Stage.

Entry is free - register online: https://www.sydneybuildexpo.com/responsible-wood-2026

23/04/2026

The 2026 Australian Timber Design Awards are open for nominations, welcoming submissions from projects completed within the last three years.

Responsible Wood is proud to continue as sponsor of the Australian Certified Timber category, which recognises excellence in the use of Australian Certified Timber and/or timber products sourced from Australian forests.

The awards span numerous categories across building and application types, including interior fit out, multi-residential, landscape and commercial building – visit the website to view the full list and get your entry in by 3 July!

Learn more: https://timberdesignawards.com.au/

16/04/2026

🌍 Call for nominations: Join the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Working Group

PEFC is inviting stakeholders worldwide to nominate candidates for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group (SFM WG).

⏳ Don’t miss out - nominations close on 22 April 2026

We are currently looking to fill a limited number of seats across stakeholder categories, including:
🌳 Forest owners, managers, and forest-based industry
🛠️ Certification bodies, PEFC scheme assessors, accreditation bodies, and consultants
🌱 Civil society representatives, including Indigenous Peoples, workers and trade unions, scientists, and environmental and social groups

The SFM WG plays a key role in developing PEFC standards, including recent alignment of the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management standard with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and addressing emerging gaps and opportunities.

PEFC is committed to balanced stakeholder representation and encourages nominations that reflect diversity in gender and geographic background.

🔗 Find out more and submit your nomination: https://treee.es/sfm-wg-call26

12/04/2026

Want to verify if a company is Responsible Wood certified, or are you looking for Responsible Wood certified companies and products?

Visit the Find Certified database on the Responsible Wood website to look up certified forests, businesses, wood products and chain of custody certified organisations: https://www.responsiblewood.org.au/what-you-can-do/find-certified/

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09/04/2026

Want an easy way to support responsible forestry?

Look for the Responsible Wood or PEFC International logos on the products you buy. It’s your assurance that the wood or fibre used in that product comes from a responsibly managed forest.

You’ll find the logo on printed materials, packaging, furniture, timber products, copier paper, envelopes and more.

By choosing Responsible Wood and PEFC, you’re supporting the sustainable management of forests - and that's a choice you can feel good about.

18/03/2026