SFI BLOG
Out of the Ashes: Oregon’s Living Aquatic Biodiversity Lab in the Forest
The Labor Day 2020 fires in western Oregon were unprecedented not only in the area burned—more than one million acres—but also in their ferocity. Hot, dry east winds swept across the state, causing small fires to rapidly explode into megafires of 100,000 acres or more within hours. In addition to five megafires, 12 other fires either started or expanded rapidly on September 7 and 8, 2020. These fires destroyed more than 6,000 homes, businesses, and structures. They also killed or damaged trees that could have produced an estimated 15 billion board feet of lumber.
Working Together to Write the Next Chapter in Responsible Forestry
Each year, our Annual Conference provides an opportunity for the SFI community to come together and learn about new research in conservation.
What Lives in Your Forest?
Responsible forest management supports harvesting timber, as well as promoting wildlife habitats and animal populations.
3 Questions for Kathy from Timberline Newsletter
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.
An Important Summer for Bird Conservation
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.
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.
