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.
The Value of SFI Certification
In Alabama, we take great pride in the fact that our implementation rate for best management practices stands at 97 percent.
Green Building Council Italia Promotes All Certification Programs
Green Building Council programs in other parts of the world are taking an inclusive approach to forest certification instead of limiting themselves to just the FSC.
Clemson University Engages the Public and Students in Improved Wildlife Habitat Activities
The Wildlife Habitat Improvement Practices program at Clemson University, is one of nine projects awarded funding earlier this year as part of SFI’s Conservation and Community Grant Program.
GOVgreen 2010: SFI Showcased Role of Forest Certification in Government Procurement
Earlier this week I was at the first annual GOVgreen conference and had the privilege of speaking with professionals working in various parts of the government.
SFI’s Statement on the USGBC’s Forest Certification Benchmark Vote
Over the past five years, SFI Inc has been committed to constructively engaging in the U.S. Green Building Council’s forest certification evaluation in the LEED rating system.
SFI was a Proud Sponsor of First Annual GreenGov Symposium
The first GreenGov Symposium, sponsored by the White House Council on Economic Quality came to a close last week.
SFI Collaborating to Research and Protect Grizzly Bears
The BC Ministry of Environment Ecosystems Branch in partnership with the SCCP recently completed a technical review of grizzly bear habitats along BC Pacific Coast.
A Look Back on GRAPH EXPO 2010
As a first-time exhibitor at GRAPH EXPO, I was impressed with the wide array of print professionals in attendance.
GRAPH EXPO 2010
We’re just two days away from GRAPH EXPO, and we couldn’t be more energized about the events we have planned at the show!
SFI Conference – Recognizing Partnerships
One of my favorite parts of the SFI conference is our awards luncheon. The conference lets us reflect on all of our shared successes from the last year.
SFI Conference: The Power of Partnerships
The SFI Annual Conference was like a shot of adrenalin. Think about it – a gathering of more than 200 people from every link of the supply chain.
Annual Conference Multi-media Summary
In case you didn’t read our wrap up summary, check it by clicking.
Power of Partnerships at Sustainable Packaging Forum
Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at the Sustainable Packaging Forum in Phoenix, AZ. I spoke to the “Power of Partnerships,” which has been an important theme for SFI throughout 2010.
“Power of Partnerships” On Display
It’s fitting that the themes for our 15th Annual Conference, is Power of Partnerships.
SFI and The Ruffed Grouse Society Team Up on Wildlife Management
The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) recently finished the second of six workshops, thanks to a grant from SFI’s Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program.