SFI BLOG
Closing the Gap: Climate Science and Sustainable Forest Management
North American forests play a vital role in the fight against climate change. These vast ecosystems act as carbon sinks, absorbing significant amounts of atmospheric CO2. Ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of these forests requires closing the gap between the latest forest-climate research and ongoing efforts to interpret and implement climate-smart forest management practices.
Back-to-School Shopping: Helping Consumers Make Responsible Decisions
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.
Last Days of Summer
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.
National Geographic Educates Importance of Forest Certification
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.
Fostering Stronger Forest Communities
Jordan Benner captured this photo of students learning the art of tree estimating during the yearly Envirothon competition in Rediscovery Forest, Silverton, Oregon.
One Month Until Texas: Join us at our Annual Conference
Curtis Wheat from Waxachachie, Texas submitted this great picture highlighting the biodiversity of Texas.
Celebrating the Family Tree Farmer
Minnesota tree farmer Dave Medvecky is known for having an uncanny knack for match-making his trees to their final market purpose.
Happy Birthday Smokey Bear!
Today is Smokey Bear’s 69th birthday and everyone at SFI couldn’t be more grateful for his work in protecting the forests.
From Evergreens to Redwoods, We’re Spreading Sustainability
We love this beautiful perspective of Redwoods from Lisa Hauser in Big Sur, CA. It’s photos like this that remind everyone how precious our forests are.
Together, We Are Writing the Next Chapter
Last week the printer delivered hard copies of our 2013 Annual Progress Report, Writing the Next Chapter, that all our stakeholders should see soon in the mail.
Protecting Maine’s Treasured Forests and Fish
Maine is renowned for its abundant fish and forest resources. The state has 90 percent of the remaining brook trout habitat in the lower 48 states.
Promoting Sustainable Forestry to the Next Generation
SFI is helping thousands of the 35,000 scouts, leaders and family members attending to learn more about sustainable forestry and responsible purchasing of forest products.
Answers to Questions from Friday’s Quiz
Thanks to everyone who took the quiz in last Friday's post! How well did you do? Let us know!
Sharing Sustainable Forestry with the Future
This week SFI joined the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in West Virginia for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
We need your input by Aug. 6
On June 5th we launched the process of revising our current SFI Program Requirements to develop the SFI 2015-2021 Standard and the SFI Chain of Custody Standard.
Proud to Support Scouts Canada Jamboree 2013
We are proud to support Scouts Canada in educating youth about how to use natural resources wisely.
