SFI BLOG
State Foresters Advance Urban and Community Forestry with Support From New SFI Standard
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service announced a historic $1.5 billion investment in urban forests, Scott Altenhoff, Manager of Urban & Community Forestry for Oregon’s Department of Forestry, recognized a key opportunity for state foresters to take a step back and consider a whole-system approach to making the work of urban forestry more sustainable.
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.
SFI at National Geographic
As we celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day this week, we wanted to share this short video of highlights from our SFI Partners in Forest Conservation reception earlier this month.
Happy Earth Day
Throughout most of North America, springtime is in full swing, with trees blooming and sprouting new leaves everywhere we look.
Share Our Earth Day Card
As we look forward to Earth Day on Monday, we’re happy to share our special SFI Earth Day e-card.
SFI launches Consumer Microsite – Buy SFI
With Earth Day just days away, I am pleased to launch the Buy SFI section of the SFI website.
Optimism and Cooperation: A Report From the Montreal Wood Convention
It’s great to be representing the SFI and exhibiting at the first-ever Montreal Wood Convention, which is being held at the Queen Elizabeth hotel in Montreal this week.
SFI Issues RFP, Pledges $400,000 for 2013 Forestry Conservation and Community Grants
I was excited yesterday to be part of the launch of the SFI Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program for 2013.
The Shared Path to Sustainability
It’s been quite a week in Washington, D.C., with all the activities surrounding the start of President Barack Obama’s second term.
Certified Wood Sets Stage for President Obama’s Inauguration
The eyes of the world turn to Washington on Monday, as President Barack Obama takes the oath of office for his second term as President of the United States.
Let’s Move On: USGBC Needs to Define “Approved Equivalent”
On December 10th 2012, the U.S. Green Building Council will wrap up their 5th public comment period on the new LEED rating tools, LEED v4.
SFI Annual Conference – Day Three
This conference,The Future is Decided Now, in Milwaukee, WI, has been a truly invigorating experience for me!
