An Important Summer for Bird Conservation
In June our partners at Bird Studies Canada helped co-host, with Nature Canada and BirdLife International, the Birdlife World Congress with conservation leaders from over 120 countries.
Back-to-School Shopping: Helping Consumers Make Responsible Decisions
Are you busy with back-to-school shopping in your household? If so, you will be interested to learn that at Norcom, we have implemented a variety of sustainability programs.
Last Days of Summer
Phil Riebel from New Brunswick, Canada submitted this incredible photo of an Acadian forest and we thought it was the perfect way to take in the last few days of summer.
National Geographic Educates Importance of Forest Certification
Earlier this month I had an opportunity to speak at The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Global Sustainability Summit in Seattle, WA.
SFI and U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Spur Collaboration Among Water Utilities and Forest Landowners to Protect Watersheds
Experts acknowledge the important role of forestlands in protecting our nation’s water quality. The U.S. Forest Service estimates that about two-thirds of our nation’s freshwater resources originate in forests. Water utilities are increasingly taking responsibility for the health of local watersheds as the best way to ensure a long-term supply of clean water for the community. A new project managed by the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment), and supported by a grant from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®), will engage forest landowners and water utilities to support innovative ways to promote watershed protection and maintenance on privately owned forest lands.
Fostering Stronger Forest Communities
Jordan Benner captured this photo of students learning the art of tree estimating during the yearly Envirothon competition in Rediscovery Forest, Silverton, Oregon.
One Month Until Texas: Join us at our Annual Conference
Curtis Wheat from Waxachachie, Texas submitted this great picture highlighting the biodiversity of Texas.
SFI Funds Community-Based Programs to Support Habitat for Humanity, African-American Landowners and More
SFI has awarded grants to seven community-based projects to educate youth and teachers, work with landowners, and support worthy community programs.
Celebrating the Family Tree Farmer
Minnesota tree farmer Dave Medvecky is known for having an uncanny knack for match-making his trees to their final market purpose.
Happy Birthday Smokey Bear!
Today is Smokey Bear’s 69th birthday and everyone at SFI couldn’t be more grateful for his work in protecting the forests.
