SFI BLOG
Indigenous Leadership in Wildfire Mitigation: A Path Forward
Wildfires are lasting longer and becoming more intense, threatening communities year-round. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, insect infestations, and extreme weather events are stressing forests across Canada and the U.S., making them more vulnerable to larger, faster-moving fires that threaten ecosystems and communities alike.
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.
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.
