TIMBER CERTIFICATION EXPLAINED
“WHEN YOU BUY LOCAL, THE TIMBER IS FROM A NEARBY FOREST AND NOT BEING TRANSPORTED ACROSS THE WORLD.” Specifiers and consumers want to be assured that timber products are coming from responsibly and sustainably managed forests. But with multiple certification schemes available in Australia, how do you know what the best environmental choice is? Forestry expert Andrew Morgan, Director of SFM Environmental Solutions, a national forest management company, explains. “When looking into timber products, the first thing specifiers should be looking for is certification, regardless of which system. Secondarily, buy local,” explains Morgan. The two largest internationally recognised forest certification schemes are PEFC (Responsible Wood in Australia) and FSC. While these two accreditations hold slight differences, the two certifications almost mirror one another. The Most Responsible Choice? Buy local. Aside from certification, purchasing a local timber…