SFI BLOG
Balancing Carbon Smart With Other Forest Management Goals
There has been a great deal of dialogue recently about carbon and climate, leaving forest landowners asking themselves: “What does this mean for me? How do I make decisions with this information? How would I balance those management decisions with other goals, especially considering my trees and species type?”
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.
Finding the Sweet Spot for Conservation Partners
If you've ever taken a swing at a golf ball, baseball, or tennis ball, you probably understand the term "sweet spot."
Hints Autumn Has Arrived
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.
National Association of State Foresters Annual Meeting
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.
Timber UK Expo
This week we are at the 3rd Annual Timber Expo in Birmingham, UK, exhibiting with the PEFC and the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC).
