SFI BLOG
What I Learned on My Field Day in an SFI-Certified Forest
As the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Communications Coordinator, I spend most of my time writing about the important work SFI is doing across our work in standards, conservation, community, and education to advance sustainability through forest-focused collaboration. I have become very passionate about connecting people to the natural world around them, even going so far as earning a master’s in applied entomology in 2023 to become a stronger science communicator.
Best news for forests that I’ve heard in a long, long time
Creating a new pathway for family forest owners to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) points is some of the best news for forests that I’ve heard in a long, long time.
LEED Recognition for SFI Will Help Improve Water Quality and Conserve Biodiversity
At Ducks Unlimited Canada, our goal is to ensure abundant wetlands, waterfowl, and associated wildlife for generations to come while also improving Canadian lives.
New LEED compliance path creates market opportunity for responsibly managed forests
The U.S. Green Building Council’s decision to recognize the SFI Standards is good news for forests and great news for green building.
LEED Recognition for SFI Gets a Big Thumbs Up from Organized Labour
I have been a rank and file International Woodworkers of America woodworker and now Steelworkers member since the age of 18 when I was hired at a lumber and planer mill in British Columbia.
Hallelujah! Forest Certification Recognized in LEED for Its Role in Promoting Legal, Responsible and Certified Sources
The USGBC has created a pathway for forests certified to SFI to earn LEED credits through a new pilot Alternative Compliance Path (ACP) credit.
On the value of forests, and the importance of clarifying deforestation
When I was a kid tromping through the Pennsylvania woods with my uncles, I knew instinctively when I was in a forest.
SFI Annual Conference Goes Zero to Help Future Forests Grow Big
Most people understand that the widespread use of fossil fuels contributes to the presence of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
2015 SFI Annual Conference Student Scholars: Celebrating the Past, Looking Towards the Future
I can’t clearly remember what I was doing 20 years ago. I’d like to think that I was exploring the local forest, as eight-year-old boys do.
Plum Creek CEO honored for leadership and advocacy by SFI
SFI recognized Rick Holley, the CEO of Seattle-based Plum Creek Timber Company, this month for his longstanding work in illustrating how wood that’s produced from responsibly managed forests ultimately benefits our communities.
Unveiling the 2015 Progress Report – Growing the Future
We believe the future of our forests and our shared quality of life depend on strengthening the vital links between healthy forests, responsible purchasing and sustainable communities.
SFI Sponsors Habitat for Humanity 2015 Builder Blitz
Habitat for Humanity’s 2015 Home Builder Blitz helped more than 200 families with building, rehabilitating or repairing houses across the U.S.
Dad: Thank You for a Legacy of Responsible Stewardship
This Father’s Day is a special one for me because it’s the first one in my lifetime when I will not be able to call my dad and wish him well.
Sustainable Forestry Initiative – a trusted partner for nature conservation in Canada
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) was in the list of most trusted partners, and when I met with the SFI team at their smart new Ottawa offices I quickly understood why.
Pursuing Our Dreams
Last week I found myself driving through central North Carolina following a meeting, and decided to pay a quick visit to my alma mater at Duke University.
The Great Cypress Swamp
There was a time when I began every morning by strapping my boots on. Anymore, my morning routine is more likely to focus on a cup of coffee and finding my glasses.
