SFI BLOG

If you've ever taken a swing at a golf ball, baseball, or tennis ball, you probably understand the term "sweet spot."

Fall is officially upon us. John Blake submitted this close-up from Houghton, Mich., where he found early fall colors against an extended summer green.

Fresh off SFI’s own annual conference, I had the great pleasure to participate in the National Association of State Foresters annual meeting last week, in Hot Springs, Virginia.

This week we are at the 3rd Annual Timber Expo in Birmingham, UK, exhibiting with the PEFC and the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC).

Each year, our Annual Conference provides an opportunity for the SFI community to come together and learn about new research in conservation.

Responsible forest management supports harvesting timber, as well as promoting wildlife habitats and animal populations.

Kathy recently sat down with Timberline to answer their top five questions on certified wood and how their customers can use sustainable materials in their projects.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Jordan Benner captured this photo of students learning the art of tree estimating during the yearly Envirothon competition in Rediscovery Forest, Silverton, Oregon.

Curtis Wheat from Waxachachie, Texas submitted this great picture highlighting the biodiversity of Texas.

Minnesota tree farmer Dave Medvecky is known for having an uncanny knack for match-making his trees to their final market purpose.

Today is Smokey Bear’s 69th birthday and everyone at SFI couldn’t be more grateful for his work in protecting the forests.