SFI BLOG
Seeing the Forest for the Bees: Researching Plant-Pollinator Relationships in Managed Forests
On the traditional Mi’kmaq territory of the Qalipu First Nation, near Corner Brook, Newfoundland, a new collaborative research project will study pollinator and plant diversity through a 35-year view of managed boreal forest. Undertaken by the Memorial University of Newfoundland and supported by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the project will employ a combination of field surveys, flight intercept traps, time-lapse cameras, and data loggers to capture a comprehensive snapshot of plants and associated pollinators across a series of managed forests.
First SFI Award for North American Wood Design
I’m so very proud to be recognizing the use of wood certified to the SFI Standard in the beautiful construction of an extremely worthy project: the Canadian Cancer Society’s Kordyban Lodge Cancer Care Facility designed by NSDA Architects.
Conserving Our Future Forests Through Partnerships
I’ve observed that there are many “good things” that an organization can do to add value, “move the needle” forward on conservation results, and look to conserving our future forests.
Frigid in the Forests
Joe Schwantes from Wisconsin shared this photo of his local forest last year.
SFI Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program seeks Proposals
At SFI, we understand that responsible forestry happens on the ground and in the community.
Wolves
Did you know, that under certain conditions, wolves can hear as far as six miles (9.6 km) away in the forest and ten miles (16 km) on the open tundra?
Second Standard Review Comment period open
This week we launched the second public comment period for the proposed SFI 2015-2021 Standard and the SFI Chain of Custody Standard.
Spread Holiday Cheer and Sustainable Forestry
As the holiday season gets into full swing, we’re happy to share our special SFI holiday e-card.
Winter in the Woods
Tom Haxby of Kingsley, Michigan submitted this picture of Pere Marquette State Forests covered thick in snow last winter.
Minnesota Scouts to Race SFI Certified Pinewood Derby Race Cars
Scouting and sustainable forestry go hand in hand in northern Minnesota, thanks to the efforts of both SFI and Boy Scouts of America.
SFI Gears Up for Greenbuild 2013
Rock stars and world leaders will be among attendees at the 2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which gets underway in Philadelphia.
SFI Cards Spread Holiday Cheer and Support Responsible Forestry
I know, I know… it’s too early to be thinking about the Holidays already, we have just finished with Halloween.
Bats are more than just a spooky symbol of Halloween
It's that time of year again when people get into the Halloween spirit with spooky costumes and decorations.
Grab Some Popcorn & Watch Our 2013 Annual Conference Highlights Video
Each year, our Annual Conference brings together thought-leaders from across the U.S. and Canada to share ideas, renew partnerships, and learn about developing trends, research and conservation in sustainable forestry.
Sustainability at the Heart of Packaging Innovation
The Packaging Strategies' Sustainable Packaging Forum brought together leaders from across industries and specialties to share the latest sustainable packaging practices, business strategies and technologies from around the globe.
Forest Management is Habitat Management: The Wildlife Society Annual Conference
Forest management means many things to different people.
