2022 Scorecards Illustrate SFI’s Commitment to Sustainability
It is my pleasure to share with you some of SFI’s many successes over the past 12 months with our impressive network.
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Hires New Chief Scientist
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Healy Hamilton to the role of SFI Chief Scientist, starting April 4, 2023.
SFI Certified Forests Play Key Role in Gopher Tortoise Conservation
The FWS recently determined that populations of the gopher tortoise in the southeastern United States are stable or expanding in most of its range.
Stora Enso CEO, Annica Bresky, and IUCN-US CEO and IUCN North America Director, Tracy Farrell, Elected to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Board of Directors
Michael Doss, President and CEO of Graphic Packaging International and Chair of the SFI Board of Directors, is pleased to welcome two new members to the SFI Board of Directors.
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) announces Lauren T. Cooper as its new Chief Conservation Officer
Cooper is well respected among the forest sector, academic communities, and the SFI® network.
Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022
September 26–30, 2022 is Truth and Reconciliation Week, and September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Forester’s Blog: Fall Forest Colors
Autumn, my favorite season, is almost here. Tomorrow, Thursday, September 22, 2022, marks the autumnal equinox—the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
SFI, NFWF, and Partners Recognized for Songbird Conservation in West Virginia
A recent grant to SFI from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is bearing fruit in West Virginia.
SFI Standards Are Solutions for a Changing Climate
The theme of this year’s National Forest Week, “Canada’s Forests: Solutions for a Changing Climate,” offers a timely reminder of the importance of trees and forests.
Project learning tree releases trees & me: activities for exploring nature with ages 1-6
Project Learning Tree® (PLT), an initiative of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI), has released a new resource for families and teachers to connect young children ages 1–6 to nature, with a focus on trees.
