Reshaping the landscape of timber consumption for more resilient ecosystems.

Our Story

CERES Fair Wood is a not-for-profit social enterprise situated in Preston, Naarm, on Wurundjeri Country.

Our mission is simple. We connect Australian agroforestry farmers and sawmillers with customers looking for sustainably and ethically sourced wood. 

CERES Fair Wood began in 2018, starting as a few packs of farm-grown timber in a borrowed corner of the Fair Food warehouse. Over the past six years, Fair Wood has come a long way, extending its branches across a growing network of suppliers in Victoria and Tasmania.

Transparency is our difference. For every stick of timber, we can tell you exactly where it came from and its journey to get to our Melbourne location. We believe knowing the story behind your building materials will add depth to its design and embed meaning.

Creating work pathways for refugees and asylum seekers

Our EPRI program bridges the gap between training and employment, empowering participants with practical skills and industry connections.

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Reimaging where forestry happens by bringing the sawmill to the city

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Partnering with agroforestry farmers across Victoria and Tasmania

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About CERES

Over its 40 year history, CERES (pronounced ‘series’) has become tightly woven into the fabric of the local Merri-bek community. CERES is an environmental education centre, community garden, urban farm and social enterprise hub.

CERES is Victoria’s largest environmental education provider. For nearly four decades, the CERES School of Nature and Climate has offered award-winning programs aimed at addressing the climate and ecological crises. CERES facilitates discovery and learning for all ages and skill levels with experiences that are designed to reconnect people to each other and the Earth – developing the practical skills, knowledge, leadership qualities and community resilience essential for the future.

  • Featured Projects

    Our ethically sourced timber has been celebrated in a number of local architectural designs that have featured in The Design Files, Habitus Living, Grand Designs Transformations and more.

  • Timber Selection Criteria

    Our strict timber selection criteria ensures out timber is supporting sustainable practices in Victoria and Tasmania.

  • CERES Community Environment Park

    All of our profits go back to CERES to support environmental education programs.

  • CERES Fair Food

    Our sister enterprise is changing the way we source groceries through supporting local growers and makers with fair prices.

Make a visit to our warehouse.

31-33 Raglan Street, Preston

Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm,
Saturday, 9am - 2pm,
Closed on public holidays.

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