SFI BLOG
Seeing the Power of Sustainable Forest Supply Chains in Every Setting
When I walk into a room, I can’t help but scan my surroundings to appreciate how many forest products are on display in various forms around us. From furniture to structural beams and decorative trim, seeing wood used in so many different and practical ways always gives me joy.
Forests Fight Community Health Crises in the Chicago Area
Did you know that kids in the United States and Canada spend more time inside than any previous generation?
SFI 2019 Highlights, Videos & A Look Ahead
2019 has been a great year, thanks to all of you for supporting SFI and committing to a sustainable future.
2019 NCFA Forest Products Essay Contest Winners
Congratulations to three outstanding young writers for winning the 2019 North Carolina Forestry Association (NCFA) Essay Contest!
Creating a Generation of Conservationists
The Canadian kids’ conservation organization, Earth Rangers wants to create a new generation of conservationists by focusing on hope.
Spotlight on four OYEP youth in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day
SFI and PLT Canada are proud to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Earning LEED Points With Certified Wood
This blog is originally posted on USGBC's LEED article website. SFI shares tips on how to how to earn LEED points with certified wood.
Doing Research that Matters for Caribou
Impact (Impækt: noun) – the sudden and powerful positive or negative effect something has on a situation, process, or person.
Forests and Education—Learn to Love Forests!
Ah, Cherry Blossom season. Nothing signifies the arrival of spring in the nation’s capital quite like the blooming of the cherry blossom trees.
A Living Connection to our Past, Present and Future
The forest has always felt like home. Forests feature heavily in many of my earliest and fondest childhood memories.
SFI 2018: The Year in Review
The holiday season is the perfect time to reflect, give thanks, and look forward to the New Year.
SFI Excited to Hear from Postcard Underground
SFI was delighted to recently receive a collection of postcards recognizing our work and positive impact on the environment and sustainable forests from the Postcard Underground.
Well-Managed Forests Are the Answer
At SFI, we believe well‑managed forests are the answer to many of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Cultural Survival Areas: Lessons from the 42nd Annual National Indian Timber Symposium
I had the opportunity to attend the 42nd Annual National Indian Timber Symposium earlier this month.
SFI Successes in 2017 and Big Plans for 2018
At the end of each year, SFI takes time to give thanks, reflect on the past year, and look forward to the next year.
SFI at Greenbuild: Promoting the Importance of Well-Managed Forests in Green Building
One of the best ways to make buildings better for our environment is to use as much wood as possible in construction.
