Business View Oceania | Volume 3, Issue 10

81 82 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 DTM T IMBER research into producing biofuels or bio char on site, which will ensure we are a basically zero-waste site and greatly decrease our carbon footprint. We also have a great initiative going at the moment with the Macadamia industry. Our sawdust and chipped timber are both used to increase the carbon content of growing soil, and also to produce a mulch that goes over the top of the soil to protect growing plants and retain moisture. It’s shown great results in Macadamia farms here in Queensland.” DTM Timber is deeply committed to ensuring a greener future for generations to come. A leader in sustainability for the Australian timber industry, DTM Timber is transparent in their fight against climate change and has clearly outlined their dedication to sustainable practices. Their commitment reads, “We recognise that the Australian community has high expectations with regard to the environmental performance degree, so we can ensure that every piece of timber we manage and work with is sourced in the right way.” Keeping up with the latest advancements in harvest, treatment, and distribution technology has allowed DTM Timber to continue expanding their services and maintain the highest standards of quality in their products. Recent innovations at DTM Timber include the installation of new multi-saws, which increase the yield of board material and minimise waste. What waste is produced is repurposed through on-site finger joiners, meaning that low-value products and waste material is able to be remanufactured into premium products and put back into the market. Mr. Davies explains that DTM Timber has taken steps to ensure any waste products that cannot be used on site are passed on to other sources. “Currently, we are looking at how to make even better use of what was previously waste product. We’re doing corporations and associated entities in the area. Primarily a wholesaler to other businesses in the industry, DTM Timber has evolved over the last three decades to be a one stop shop for timber needs of clients both large and small. They proudly provide services under a number of environmental certifications, Mr. Davies explains. “Customers can come to us if they need poles, structural timber for their home, decking, flooring… Our wholesalers can come to us and pretty much get an entire package. We treat and manufacture everything in house. We’ve got Chain of Custody certification for our timbers, so we sell PEFC/Responsible Wood, and we have ISO 9001 Quality and 14001 Environmental certifications as well. Our timber comes from privately managed forests, public forestry operations, and plantations. All sources are required to meet the same due diligence to allow for our chain of custody certification. And each of those areas are audited to the same