I sometimes think the debate about LEED’s unfair treatment of certified wood is so wrapped up in politics it misses the most important point – wood from responsible sources is a great choice for green building.
SFI welcomes a study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) summarizing scientific findings that support the environmental and economic benefits of using wood in green building construction.
Larry Selzer covered a lot of ground in his keynote address at the SFI annual conference. It was clearly well received, and was one of the highlights of the event.
There’s a lot to like about SFI annual conferences. They bring together the SFI community so we can share ideas and explore future opportunities with experts
The SFI annual conference put a spotlight on the importance of third-party forest certification programs.
The Boy Scouts of America received the SFI President’s Award.
The Lyme Timber Company of Hanover, NH, and the Wildlife Management Institute received the SFI Conservation Leadership Award.
Mississippi received the 13th Annual SIC Achievement Award today.
Habitat for Humanity Fredericton Area is building a two-family home on Hanwell Road with wood products from responsible sources donated by members of the New Brunswick SFI Implementation Committee.
I was impressed with a recent article by Robert Cassidy, Editor-in-Chief of Building Design & Construction called End the Battle of FSC vs. SFI Wood in LEED.
