We and our suppliers are mindful that in today’s world, there is ever-increasing emphasis on the impact on our environment in all that we do. We are committed to ensuring that our forests are there for future generations. We only deal with suppliers who are equally committed.
Statement from our Australian Timber Supplier - Mathews Timber
Our timber is sourced from traders who strictly adhere to a sustainable management of resources. Our Australian Timber are FSC® & PEFC Certified and have Chain of Custody Accreditation.
Chain of Custody
A process for tracking certified timber from the tree in the forest, through the processing plant to the trader and then to the final customer. Systems must be in place at each stage to ensure identification of the timber and third-party auditing of the supply chain is taken out to ensure there is no contamination at any point. Each party in the supply chain must have a COC system audited against a set working method and hold a current COC certificate. It is essential that customers stipulate certification requirements at the time of order so that invoices conform to our COC requirements.
Forest Stewardship Council ®
Founded in 1993 to raise the standards of forest management and create openness in the timber supply chain through an internationally recognized timber certification process. By 2010 more than 129 million hectares of forest throughout the world had been certified to FSC® standards in over 79 countries. FSC® certified timber is offered as FSC® 100% from well-managed forests and FSC® Mix sources from well-managed forests and controlled sources.
Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
Founded in 1999 PEFC is an independent, nonprofit, non-government organisation that promotes sustainably managed forests through independent third-party certification. PEFC has more than 225 million hectares of certified forest under its global umbrella.
PEFC - Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (inc the Aust Forestry Certification – AFS) timbers
Arakaria, Blackbutt, Blackwood, Myrtle, Georgann, Ironbark, Jarrah, Jelutong, Fijian Mahogany, Meranti, Merbau, Spotted Gum, Sydney Blue Gum, Tasmanian Oak and Victorian Ash.
