SFI BLOG
Preparing for Wildfire Season With the SFI Standards and Network
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Implementation Committees (SICs) are at the forefront of local support for SFI-certified organizations implementing sustainable forestry standards. As representatives of organizations certified to SFI standards, SIC members work with state agencies, landowners, universities, and other partners to help connect forest managers with tools, training, and technical assistance to navigate fire resilience across the United States and Canada.
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).
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.
