SFI BLOG
SFI Community Grant Spotlight: Architecture Students Connect With Forests to Understand Carbon
The building and construction sector is responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, yet many architecture students graduate without a full understanding of the environmental impacts of construction materials. Because of this, architecture graduates enter the workforce and may find themselves gravitating toward certain construction materials without considering their environmental implications. While the ecological impact of construction materials is not always immediately apparent, architects must be aware, informed, and able to make responsible choices in building design.
Daniella (jia lu) Zhang: Wildfire management and indigenous cultural burns—synergies, conflicts, and shared vision for resilient landscapes
I had the pleasure of attending the 2023 SFI Annual Conference in collaboration with PEFC Week in Vancouver, British Columbia, from May 14-18, as a sponsored member of a delegation of 41 students and young professionals from all around the world. The theme of this year’s conference was “Forest + People + Nature positive,” which was reflected in the diverse array of session topics, from climate-smart forestry to supply-chain leadership. The most exciting topic for me was Indigenous rights and reconciliation through adaptive co-management of forest resources.
Explore highlights from the SFI/PEFC Annual Conference!
Over 500 people joined us for the SFI/PEFC Forest + People + Nature positive conference. This year's theme highlighted the positive ways in which sustainable forest management can be positive for people, forests, and nature while evolving to address expectations of the workforce, community, government, customer, and conservation priorities.
Jah’Niya Myers: Facing Firsts with Mentorship
As a first-generation college student, Jah’Niya Myers continually faces a number of firsts. But when she was matched with her Project Learning Tree (PLT) green mentor, Lydia Kidane, PLT’s Education Programs Coordinator, she found someone who could relate.
Optimism on Earth Day: International Panel Cites Sustainable Forestry as Key to Climate-Change Adaptation and Mitigation
“Invest in Our Planet” is the theme of Earth Day 2023. Earthday.org, which coordinates the day’s events around the world, is “focused on engaging the more than 1 billion people, governments, institutions, and businesses who participate in Earth Day to recognize our collective responsibility and to help accelerate the transition to an equitable, prosperous green economy for all.”
Indigenous Learning and Leadership at the SFI/PEFC Annual Conference
SFI is teaming up with PEFC International to host the 2023 SFI Annual Conference in collaboration with PEFC Week in Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 14-18, 2023.
Study Shows Positive Impact of Best Management Practices Required by the SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard Extends to Uncertified Forestlands
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Fiber Sourcing Standard has long required manufacturers of wood products (such as lumber, plywood, and paper) to acquire raw materials from landowners and forest managers who adhere to best management practices (BMPs) designed to protect water quality and quantity before, during, and after forest management activities take place. The SFI Forest Management Standard also requires adherence to BMPs.
SFI Celebrates International Women’s Day
For International Women’s Day 2023, SFI, Project Learning Tree (PLT), and PLT Canada (PLTC) are highlighting how we #EmbraceEquity.
Managed Forests are Key to Gopher Tortoise Conservation
Most news articles involving the Endangered Species Act (ESA) describe proposals to list species as threatened or endangered, or the decline of those already listed.
Forester’s Blog: Mountain Pine Beetles – A Threat to Forests Across the Continent
Autumn, my favorite season, is almost here. Tomorrow, Thursday, September 22, 2022, marks the autumnal equinox—the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
COP15 30×30 Commitment: An Important Step Toward Conservation and Sustainability
A commitment to 30x30, was among four goals and 23 targets for achievement of the 15th Conference of Parties to the UN COP15.
2022 Scorecards Illustrate SFI’s Commitment to Sustainability
It is my pleasure to share with you some of SFI’s many successes over the past 12 months with our impressive network.
SFI Certified Forests Play Key Role in Gopher Tortoise Conservation
The FWS recently determined that populations of the gopher tortoise in the southeastern United States are stable or expanding in most of its range.
Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022
September 26–30, 2022 is Truth and Reconciliation Week, and September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Forester’s Blog: Fall Forest Colors
Autumn, my favorite season, is almost here. Tomorrow, Thursday, September 22, 2022, marks the autumnal equinox—the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
SFI, NFWF, and Partners Recognized for Songbird Conservation in West Virginia
A recent grant to SFI from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is bearing fruit in West Virginia.
