SFI BLOG
Seeing the Forest for the Bees: Researching Plant-Pollinator Relationships in Managed Forests
On the traditional Mi’kmaq territory of the Qalipu First Nation, near Corner Brook, Newfoundland, a new collaborative research project will study pollinator and plant diversity through a 35-year view of managed boreal forest. Undertaken by the Memorial University of Newfoundland and supported by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the project will employ a combination of field surveys, flight intercept traps, time-lapse cameras, and data loggers to capture a comprehensive snapshot of plants and associated pollinators across a series of managed forests.
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.
New LEED Rating Tools Fall Short by Excluding Well-Recognized Forest Certification
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) members just completed their vote to accept the new LEED v4 rating tools.
Incoming Storm Over Goose Nest Mountain
Dan Fisher of Palo Cedro captured a great shot of an incoming storm over Goose Nest Mountain, CA.
Women Leaders Put in ‘Sweat Equity’ for Local Aboriginal Family
On perhaps the hottest, most humid day this summer, I led a diverse group of women leaders in a Habitat for Humanity “Women in Wood” Build Day in Orleans.
SFI supports Bat Conservation Project
Photo of the Week 4- This shot is from a bat conservation project we participated in with Nature Conservancy Canada.
Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia Build Day a Double Blessing for New Parents of Twins
I was thrilled be part of this wonderful Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia build in Halifax last week.
