SFI BLOG
The World’s First Sustainability Certification for Urban and Community Forests Takes Root in Canada
The trees where we live provide so much for our communities. Their shade cools us in summer. Trees purify the air we breathe. Birds build nests in city trees and bring us joy with their song. Our children play among trees in parks. When we walk in our urban green spaces, our stress, heart rate, and blood pressure go down. Researchers are even interested in the positive relationship between students being around trees and succeeding at school.
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.
A Look at the Bigger Picture
Every year when we release our Progress Report, I am amazed at how much the SFI program and its many partners have achieved.
Potomac Forum Examines Initiatives to Combat Illegal Logging
SFI sponsored the Fourth Potomac Forum on Illegal Logging and Associated Trade in Washington last week.
Arbor Day – An Eye on the Bigger Picture
Morton loved nature and as editor of a Nebraska newspaper, he encouraged his readers and civic organizations to plant trees.
Tackling a Global Problem: Illegal Logging
SFI is proud to be a sponsor of an important upcoming event that tackles a major global problem: the Fourth Potomac Forum on Illegal Logging and Associated Trade.
Good for Forests, Good for White House Easter Egg Roll
Today the White House hosted the annual Easter Egg Roll and, for the third consecutive year, selected packaging from SFI chain of custody certified paperboard for the 2011 souvenir egg.
Clemson Outreach Reflects Spirit of Earth Day
As Earth Day (April 22) approaches, this is a great time to celebrate the fantastic contribution landowners of all sizes make to keep North America’s forests healthy and productive.
