WBCSD Announces Inclusive Approach to Forest Certification

The WBCSD released a statement Monday that promotes the expansion of forest certification across the supply chain.

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05
Nov
More than a Spooky Symbol of Halloween – Special Project Underway to Save BC’s At‐Risk Bat Population

Considered by experts to be one of the world’s most misunderstood mammals, a major move is afoot to protect southern British Columbia’s seriously at-­risk bat population.

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21
Oct
Sustainable Forestry Initiative Announces Three New Board Members Representing Broad-ranging Stakeholder Interests

Three leaders have been elected to the independent SFI Board of Directors, to fill positions in each of its three chambers, Environmental, Social and Economic. “SFI will benefit enormously from the [...]

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07
Oct
SFI Forest Partners Program and American Tree Farm System® Grow Certification in South Carolina

With the support of the SFI Forest Partners Program, 103,000 acres of land owned by the South Carolina Forestry Commission and Clemson University were recently certified to the SFI and American Tree [...]

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19
Sep
SFI Recognizes National Geographic Society Sustainability Chief Hans Wegner for Lifelong Commitment to the Environment

Wegner’s many contributions have been instrumental in raising awareness of the benefits associated with utilizing forest certification.

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18
Sep
Honey Bee Forest Habitat Research Garners SFI® Conservation Leadership Award for Soterra, LLC and Pollinator Partnership

Honey bees are in sharp decline in North America and Europe, jeopardizing their crucial role in pollinating crops that in the United States amount to about one-third of the nation’s domestic food [...]

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18
Sep
SFI Grassroots Network Recognized for Connecting People to Forests

From enjoying a walk in the woods to building a home to the clean water and the paper products we use every day, people benefit from forests in countless ways.

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18
Sep
‘Conservation Hero’ Paul Trianosky Joins SFI to Lead Conservation Partnership Program

SFI announced today that respected conservation professional Paul Trianosky has joined SFI as Senior Director of Conservation Partnerships.  Trianosky brings nearly 30 years of diverse leadership [...]

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16
Sep
SFI and U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities Spur Collaboration Among Water Utilities and Forest Landowners to Protect Watersheds

Experts acknowledge the important role of forestlands in protecting our nation’s water quality. The U.S. Forest Service estimates that about two-thirds of our nation’s freshwater resources originate [...]

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26
Aug
SFI Funds Community-Based Programs to Support Habitat for Humanity, African-American Landowners and More

SFI has awarded grants to seven community-based projects to educate youth and teachers, work with landowners, and support worthy community programs. 

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15
Aug
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