Forest certification in Australia: Driving responsible management

Australia’s forestry sector has reached a major sustainability milestone and a new FWPA-commissioned report highlights why it matters for both industry and consumers.

The report, Forest Certification in Australia: Driving Responsible Management and Consumer Confidence, prepared by Indufor, shows how the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and Responsible Wood (endorsed by PEFC) certification schemes have become cornerstones of sustainable forest management.

Key insights:

• 17.3 million hectares of Australian forests are now certified under one or both schemes.
• Chain of custody certifications have surged from 24 in 2006 to 470+ in 2024, proving consumer demand for traceable, sustainable timber.
• Both systems exceed legal standards, protecting biodiversity, Indigenous rights, and worker welfare.

For the forestry industry, certification safeguards market access and credibility. For consumers, it builds trust that wood and paper products come from responsibly managed, deforestation-free forests.

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Source: FWPA