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.
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.
SFI and Nova Scotia Habitat for Humanity – Raising the Walls
Photo of the Week 3- The Photo of the Week features the "raising of the walls" by Habitat Nova Scotia, SFI and Irving on a project in Governor's Brook, Nova Scotia.
Responsible Forestry Supports Rich History, Healthy Future for Indigenous Communities
We recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) to grow that relationship.
Sunsets and Waterfalls – Water Conservation and Healthy Forests
Photo of the Week 2- Tammy Pearson of Program Participant Georgia Pacific-Denton, TX snapped this great waterfall photo at sunset.
Introducing: Photo of the Week
One of the greatest gratifications of working in sustainable forestry is that we get to witness the beauty of nature every day.
Congrats SFI Photo Contest Winners
As we celebrate this special day for trees, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2013 SFI Photo Contest.
