Responsible Wood is a not-for-profit standards development organisation [formerly known as Australian Forestry Standard Ltd]. Responsible Wood manages the Responsible Wood Certification Scheme which is underpinned by two Australian Standards (AS 4708 – Sustainable Forest Management, AS 4707 – Chain of Custody for Forest Products). Responsible Wood is committed to protecting and promoting Australia’s unique environments with standards that ensure a forest industry that is environmentally, socially, culturally and commercially sustainable. Responsible Wood pioneered the development of certification standards for wood and wood products sourced from sustainably managed forests in Australia. Our standards provide guidance and accountability for forest managers, manufacturers and suppliers. Responsible Wood certification is carried by more than 11.4 million hectares of Australian forest (representing over 90% of Australia’s commercial forests), more than 300 individual businesses through chain-of-custody and is internationally endorsed and mutually recognised by PEFC International – the world’s largest forest certification scheme.