White House Easter Eggs Demonstrate Responsible Forestry
For the fifth straight year, the National Park Foundation has packaged the official White House Easter Egg in a gift box made from paperboard certified to the SFI Standard.
Mississippi Endorses Inclusive Approach to Forest Certification
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed legislation Wednesday specifying that rating systems used in green building projects funded by the state government “shall not exclude certificate credits for forest products certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Forest Stewardship Council or the American Tree Farm System.”
SFI Applauds EU’s New Illegal Logging Rules
Kathy Abusow, President and CEO of the SFI, today applauded the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR).
New SFI Vice President to Promote Forest Conservation and Broaden Engagement with the Indigenous People of North America
Andrew de Vries has joined the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® as Vice President, Conservation, Indigenous and Government Relations.
Optimism and Cooperation: A Report From the Montreal Wood Convention
It’s great to be representing the SFI and exhibiting at the first-ever Montreal Wood Convention, which is being held at the Queen Elizabeth hotel in Montreal this week.
SFI Issues RFP, Pledges $400,000 for 2013 Forestry Conservation and Community Grants
I was excited yesterday to be part of the launch of the SFI Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program for 2013.
SFI Pledges $400,000 In 2013 For Conservation Research
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) announced today it will deliver up to $400,000 in 2013 to support research into responsible forestry practices through the SFI Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program. Since 2010, SFI has awarded 33 grants totaling more than $1.32 million to support projects that promote sustainable forestry practices and engage communities. When leveraged with project partner contributions, that total investment exceeds $4.8 million.
The Shared Path to Sustainability
It’s been quite a week in Washington, D.C., with all the activities surrounding the start of President Barack Obama’s second term.
New SFI Vice President & COO to Promote Sustainable Forestry and Responsible Sourcing
Monique Hanis has joined the SFI as Vice President of Marketing and Communications & COO.
Certified Wood Sets Stage for President Obama’s Inauguration
The eyes of the world turn to Washington on Monday, as President Barack Obama takes the oath of office for his second term as President of the United States.
