SFI BLOG
2024 SFI Annual Conference Highlights
More than 450 people joined us at the 2024 SFI Annual Conference. Together, we learned from leading voices in the forest and conservation sector, we engaged the next generation of forest leaders, and we charted a sustainable path forward by exploring innovative solutions to conserve, sustainably manage, and restore “Forests for the Future.”
SFI Launches Year 3 of its Conservation Grants
We just launched our 2012 RFP for the SFI Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program, which supports research and outreach to advance responsible forestry.
SFI Teams up with McGraw Hill to Launch Continuing Education Unit for Architects and Builders
Architects and builders can learn more about the benefits of using certified wood in green building thanks to a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) sponsored by SFI.
Getting a Chance to Make a Difference
When I joined SFI Inc. last month, I knew I would have a chance to work with many partners who share my interest in sustainable forest management and third-party forest certification.
Maine Executive Order Puts Forest Certification on Equal Footing
Maine has always been a leader when it comes to third-party forest certification.
SFI: We’re On a Recognition Roll
I’m so proud of the SFI community’s accomplishments and our shared commitment to responsible forest management.
B.C. Forest Professionals Put the Spotlight on Certification
British Columbia has more than 130 million acres/53 million hectares of certified forests – over 40 percent of them certified to the SFI 2010-2014 Standard.
Responsible Forestry. Let’s Start with the Facts.
Today marks the launch of SFI’s In Case You Were Wondering section of the website.
“Could SFI Products Finally Achieve LEED Credits?”
I sometimes think the debate about LEED’s unfair treatment of certified wood is so wrapped up in politics it misses the most important point – wood from responsible sources is a great choice for green building.
Larry Selzer: The Value of America’s Working Forests
Larry Selzer covered a lot of ground in his keynote address at the SFI annual conference. It was clearly well received, and was one of the highlights of the event.
Celebrating the Bigger Picture
There’s a lot to like about SFI annual conferences. They bring together the SFI community so we can share ideas and explore future opportunities with experts
Ending the Battle
I was impressed with a recent article by Robert Cassidy, Editor-in-Chief of Building Design & Construction called End the Battle of FSC vs. SFI Wood in LEED.
Why Certification Needs to Consider the Bigger Picture
I recently talked to Kenneth Norris, Contributing Editor of Pulp & Paper International, about the latest SFI Progress Report.
National Report on Sustainable Forests Advances Understanding of Our Nation’s Forests
The 2010 National Report on Sustainable Forests was recently released, providing an excellent resource for current data and analysis from the US Forest Service.
Proud to be an intern at SFI
I am excited to be living in Washington, DC for the summer as a student of environmental studies and an intern with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).
Working Towards a More Sustainable Future at SB ‘11
The Sustainable Brands ‘11 Conference in Monterey, CA, brought together more than 700 global sustainability strategists, product designers and top brand executives.
