Australian Forestry Standard  is a non-profit company that owns standard development functions. Australian Forestry Standard manages the elements of the Australian Forest Certification Scheme. Australian Forestry Standard works on certain limited objectives. Australian Forestry Standard is involved in promoting sustainable forest management solutions in Australian forests.

Australian Forestry Standard develops and supports the development of Australian Forestry Standard and complementary standards. They help in seeking mutual recognition for the Australian Forestry Standard internationally. This organisation facilitates and supports the use of Australian Forestry Standard and forestry certification.

The Australian Forest Certification Scheme from Australian Forestry Standard promotes the culture of continuous improvement of sustainable forest management practices. Australian Forest Certification Scheme provides the consumers with internationally recognised certification scheme for forest management in Australia.

The Australian Forest Certification Scheme is structured, implemented, reviewed and promoted within the structure and framework provided by Australian Forestry Standard. Australian Forestry Standard is an accredited standards development organisation. This accreditation was provided to support the Australian Forest Certification Scheme and to develop Australian Standards for forest management for wood production.