Sustainability
Why we choose to use Hoop Pine over Radiata Pine.
In Hoop plantations, an understorey can develop which, at least for a few decades under present cutting regimes, provides habitat for other species (of plants and animals), whereas the ground in Radiata plantations is usually covered in a layer of highly acidic pine needles and a few hardy (exotic) weeds, but is otherwise barren. Native plants and animals just cannot make a go of it in or under these trees. (Go into a radiata plantation: more often than not, all you will hear is the wind sighing in the trees – no birdsong.)
Shipping
All shipping provided from ABeeC Hives is 100% Carbon Neutral via Sendle or Australia Post.
Web Hosting
Our web hosting provider digital pacific provides the ABeeC Hives website with a 100% Carbon Neutral hosting solution and Australian based servers.
Electricity / Solar Power
All manufacturing power is offset via 9.5kWh enphase microinverter solar panel system.
Forest Management from our timber suppliers website.
Our commitment to good forest stewardship is built upon the values of our investors, customers, the community and our employees. We are proud of our independently certified forest management system, which provides the basis for our environmental, social, cultural and economic sustainability.
Read more about our commitment to good stewardship in our Stewardship Policy and our Forest Stewardship Plan.
Forest Management Certification
Our forest management practices are independently accredited to internationally recognised certification standards providing customers, stakeholders, neighbours and other forest visitors with the assurance that our forest assets are managed sustainably with regard to economic, environmental, social and cultural requirements.
These certification systems are Responsible Wood (previously the Australian Forestry Standard) and Forest Stewardship Council ®(FSC-C107541).
For more information about our FSC ® certification, see a copy of our FSC Statement of Certification.