2026 SPONSORS
Your sponsorship ensures the 2026 SFI Annual Conference delivers important objectives along with dynamic speakers, invaluable networking opportunities, and sessions offering engaging discussions around collaborating for forests and communities.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!
Become a sponsor! Check out our sponsorship opportunities.
DIAMOND SPONSOR
U.S. Endowment
U.S. Endowment
At the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities we champion sustainable forestry through the support and funding of programs that strengthen the well-being of our forests and the communities that depend on their effective management.
We are catalysts for positive change, balancing economic, environmental and social benefits. This equilibrium is essential for the long-term health of our forests and industrial prosperity. Our unwavering focus on the future fuels our drive to create innovative, market-driven solutions that fortify the forestry industry and safeguard the environment for generations to come.
Learn more: www.usendowment.org
Forest Products Association of Canada in partnership with the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers
Forest Products Association of Canada in partnership with the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers
FPAC provides a voice for Canada’s wood, pulp, and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade, and environmental affairs. As an industry with annual revenues exceeding $87.2B, Canada’s forest products sector is one of the country’s largest employers—providing 200,000 direct jobs and operating in hundreds of communities across the country. Our members are committed to collaborating with Indigenous leaders, government bodies, and other key stakeholders to develop a cross-Canada action plan aimed at advancing forest health, while supporting workers, communities and our environment for the long term.
Learn more: fpac.ca
Established in 1985, the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM or Council) provides an important forum for federal, provincial and territorial governments to come together to discuss and exchange information, provide leadership and promote action on common forest and forestry-related issues of Canadian public and international concern.
The CCFM membership is composed of fourteen federal, provincial, and territorial ministers. The secretariat for the Council is provided by Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Forest Service. Each year, the role of Chairing the Council rotates across jurisdictions according to a pre-determined schedule. The 2024-25 CCFM Chair is represented by Newfoundland.
Learn more: ccfm.org
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Weyerhaeuser
Weyerhaeuser
We grow trees and make forest products that improve lives in fundamental ways. Our wood products are used to build homes, where families are sheltered and raised. We do these things because growing a truly great company is not just about great financial results or being a great place to work, it is also about making a great contribution to society. Learn more: weyerhaeuser.com/
Doris Duke Foundation
Doris Duke Foundation
We believe that the challenges of today won’t be solved by the solutions of the past. In the spirit of Doris Duke, we seek to identify, enable and support those who dare differently—pursuing bold solutions to some of society’s most intractable problems.
The following values show up in our work and how we approach it: Integrity; Excellence; Openness & Imagination; Collaboration; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Learn more: dorisduke.org
Oritain
Oritain
Oritain is a global leader in verifying the origin of products and raw materials.
Through our proprietary methodology, we independently verify the origin of products and raw materials – protecting brand integrity, supporting compliance, and strengthening supply chain trust and transparency.
Our method is tamper-proof, court-admissible, and trusted by suppliers and manufacturers, brands and retailers, consumers, and regulators.
We combine multiple analytical techniques, including isotopes, trace elements, and non-traditional isotopes, combined with advanced statistical modeling and a comprehensive global reference database.
Our solutions and services are trusted by the world’s leading brands.
Learn more: oritain.com/a>
GOLD SPONSORS
Canfor
Canfor
Canfor is a global leader in the manufacturing of low-carbon forest products, delivering sustainable, high-quality wood solutions to markets worldwide. From structural lumber to premium boards, engineered beams, pulp, paper and bioproducts, we aim to use every fibre to create high-quality products that meet evolving global needs.
Learn more: www.canfor.com/.
Gestion Rémabec Inc.
Gestion Rémabec Inc.
Learn more: www.remabec.com/en/.
Huber Engineered Woods LLC
Huber Engineered Woods LLC
For 125 years, we’ve put safety, sustainability and respect above all else, creating products that provide solutions to professionals across industries. Our expert panel of engineers develops the highest quality products, and our dedicated sales team ensures customers get the products they need. Huber Engineered Woods products are crafted with excellence so your projects can be crafted with purpose. Learn more: www.huberwood.com.
ResourceWise
ResourceWise
Over the years, we’ve transformed from a collection of legacy companies into a unified leader in market intelligence, trusted by businesses, governments, and organizations worldwide. Our expertise spans forest products, pulp and paper, biofuels and low-carbon feedstocks, and chemicals, providing data and insights that fuel success in industries that form the backbone of our global economy.
Learn more: www.resourcewise.com.
SCS Global Services
SCS Global Services
SCS Global Services is a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products, and climate sectors for over 40 years. Partnering with companies, government agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders, we are striving to advance sustainable development goals through independent assessment, the application of sound science, and innovative solutions. Through these services, we are enabling decision-makers and purchasers to make informed decisions, giving innovators a competitive edge, and helping to drive the development of leadership standards to create a framework for continuous improvement. SCS is a California-chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. SCS is also a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Learn more: www.scsglobalservices.com.
Sierra Pacific Industries
Sierra Pacific Industries
Sierra Pacific Industries is a third-generation, family-owned forest products company based in Anderson, California. SPI owns and manages more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon and Washington and is one of the largest U.S. lumber manufacturers. The company also produces millwork, windows and renewable energy. SPI is committed to managing its lands in a responsible and sustainable manner to protect the environment while providing quality wood products and renewable power for consumers. To SPI, sustainable forest management means more than just planting trees.
Harvesting trees is much different than it was 50 or 100 years ago – today we employ modern forest management practices that closely mimic natural forest events. Technology has dramatically improved, and with it, our ability to monitor forest conditions and minimize our impact on the environment. We have invested in state-of-the-art equipment to optimize every fiber of each tree, and we are a certified participant in the independent Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) to help ensure our forests are here for generations to come. The expertise of our professional foresters and natural resource specialists assures that wildlife habitat, water quality, and other forest values are protected.
Learn more: www.spi-ind.com/.
Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 62 paper mills. We offer an unparalleled portfolio of innovative packaging solutions ranging from corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag-in-Box® packaging and point-of-sale displays. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. As a trusted partner to companies across the world, Smurfit Westrock is dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. We are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Learn more here: www.smurfitwestrock.com
The Conservation Fund
The Conservation Fund
The Conservation Fund is in the business of protecting the land for all of us so nature and people can thrive together. Our work focuses on four key areas: conserving land, ensuring working lands continue to provide environmental and economic benefits, helping communities across the nation thrive, and facilitating the clean energy economy that will power tomorrow and build climate resilience.
Using our expertise in land acquisition and innovative finance, TCF is able to act quickly to protect land and work with partners to shape a permanent conservation solution. We have protected millions of acres over the years, but that’s not the only way we measure success. Every project we undertake — from protecting pristine wilderness for visitors and endangered species to preserving vast timber forests and small farms to creating urban parks and restoring historical sites — is successful if it makes America and people’s lives better.
Learn more: www.conservationfund.org.
West Fraser
West Fraser
West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of renewable wood-based building products, contributing to a more sustainable future.
With more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips and other residuals, while promoting sustainable practices across its operations. Whether building, finishing or renovating, our renewable wood products offer the strength, beauty and efficiency modern construction demands. From structural components and roof sheathing to decking and interior finishes, West Fraser provides high-quality solutions for every part of the home.
Learn more here: www.westfraser.com/
SILVER SPONSORS
Domtar
Domtar
Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering high-quality, cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is dedicated to sustainability and committed to turning responsibly sourced wood fiber into everyday essential products
Learn more: domtar.com
Forsite
Forsite
Forsite is an innovative company that takes pride in delivering cost-effective forest management services. The quality of our work is reflected in repeat business from satisfied customers. We are leaders in forestry technology through our commitment to innovation through technology development and application. This allows Forsite to create a competitive advantage and build value for our customers.
Forsite is unrivaled in the diversity and depth of forestry knowledge and skills we apply to create collaborative and cutting-edge solutions. From strategic timber supply to on-the-ground forest operations, we provide expertise in 7 key service areas. Internally, Forsite is comprised of business units that focus on different components of the forest management process and this structure allows us to develop specialists in each area, while still providing a complete forest management solution at a corporate level.
Learn more: https://forsite.ca
International Society of Arboriculture
International Society of Arboriculture
Learn more: isa-arbor.com.
NSF
NSF
NSF offers comprehensive certifications to internationally accepted standards for quality assurance, safety, sustainability and environmental protection for various industries, including forestry, food, automotive, aerospace, health sciences and water. Our client-focused teams have deep industry expertise and are committed to supporting the journey to certification by adding value at every stage, helping to empower organizations to drive process and performance improvements for products, people and the planet. Learn more: https://www.nsf.org/.
Resource Management Service LLC
Resource Management Service LLC
RMS is one of the world’s largest and most experienced providers of timberland investment and forestry management services. We are committed to being a leader in environmentally and socially responsible (ESG) investing and in practicing sustainable forest management on our clients’ forestlands. As a company founded, owned, and managed by professional foresters, RMS has long been guided by a strong stewardship ethic. Exercising good stewardship through responsible management of all forest resources meets the needs of our clients, customers, employees, society, and future generations. Our focus is generating optimal, near-term cash yield and long-term asset appreciation by employing state-of-the-art systems and the most sustainable advanced forest management practices in the world. As an independently owned and operated company, RMS has established a legacy by optimizing the biological, financial and societal values for every asset we manage. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, RMS is a Registered Investment Adviser with $5.2 billion of timberland assets under management in the United States and Brazil. For more information, please visit us at: https://resourcemgt.com/.
Rayonier
Rayonier
Rayonier (NYSE: RYN) is a land resources Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). Our high-quality timberlands are managed on a sustainable basis, and our forestry practices are independently certified to high standards in sustainability. We are also a leading lumber producer in the U.S., with facilities focused on responsible manufacturing and resource efficiency. We continuously seek to unlock the value of our portfolio by delivering lands to their highest and best use, including rural real estate and land-based solutions. We seek to provide industry-leading returns to our shareholders while also delivering meaningful economic benefits to the communities in which we operate.
For more information, please visit us at: rayonier.com.
BRONZE SPONSORS
American Bird Conservancy
American Bird Conservancy
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) takes bold action to conserve wild birds and their habitats across the Americas. Driven by a passion for birds, ABC delivers lasting results for at-risk species while benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet’s climate. Every effort is backed by science, strengthened through partnerships, and guided by the belief that diverse perspectives lead to stronger outcomes. Founded as a nonprofit in 1994, ABC is dedicated to protecting birds for future generations. Learn more: abcbirds.org/.
Arbor Day Foundation
Arbor Day Foundation
Learn more: www.arborday.org.
Bureau Veritas Certification North America, Inc.
Bureau Veritas Certification North America, Inc.
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services. Created in 1828, the Group has more than 83,000 employees located in more than 1,600 offices and laboratories around the globe. Bureau Veritas helps its clients improve their performance by offering services and innovative solutions in order to ensure that their assets, products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.
Learn more: bvna.com.
Clearwater Paper
Clearwater Paper
We are a producer of high-quality paperboard products. Our products can provide more sustainable alternatives to those made from non-renewable resources.
We are grounded in our core values of commitment, collaboration, communication, courage and character. We are driven by purpose to make important products people use every day.
Learn more: clearwaterpaper.com.
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Guided by our dedicated research institute, we deliver practical, nature-based solutions that support resilient communities and working landscapes.
With 6.3 million acres conserved, our story is still unfolding.
This is Conservation That Works.
Learn more: ducks.ca.
Enviva
Enviva
Enviva was founded in 2004 with a mission to displace fossil fuels, grow more trees, and address climate change. Early on, we realized that the real gap in the biomass energy base was not people building and operating the power plants, rather it was the aggregation and the commoditization of fuel. That’s when we focused on sourcing and producing the fuel side of the business, which has been our growth area and the space where we’ve become the largest player.
Today, we’ve evolved into a leading producer of wood pellets with a focus on the future of biogenic carbon.
Learn more: envivabiomass.com.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities / Green Municipal Fund
Federation of Canadian Municipalities / Green Municipal Fund
Learn more: greenmunicipalfund.ca.
Gaia AI
Gaia AI
Learn more: gaia-ai.eco.
JD Irving
JD Irving
Today, our employees continue to build JDI into a diverse group of performance driven enterprises. Our dedicated team uses the best practices to make the best products, enabling us to better serve our customers.
We’re proud to be Atlantic Canada’s home team.
Learn more: jdirving.com.
Manulife Investment Management
Manulife Investment Management
Manulife Investment Management Forest Management (MFM) has a long history of providing high-quality forest management services. At the core of our business is a commitment to environmental stewardship and we strive to manage our forests sustainably. This means considering the long-term productivity and ecological health of natural resources to ensure sustained yields into the future.
We provide a comprehensive range of timberland management services tailored to the unique characteristics of each property. Our foresters possess in-depth knowledge of local timber markets and are experts in sustainable forest management. We practice a land stewardship ethic that integrates the growing, managing, and harvesting of trees with environmental conservation. Our approach enables us to manage and protect our clients’ timberlands in a way that maintains and enhances economic, community, and natural resource values. As part of these efforts, we manage all lands to meet sustainability standards set by credible standard-setting organizations.
Learn more: www.manulifeim.com/timberland-agriculture/global/en/property-management/timberland-operations/united-states/.
Preferred By Nature
Preferred By Nature
For 30 years, we have developed sustainable solutions for land management-related supply chains in 100+ countries, focusing on forestry, agriculture and travel. Collaborating with key landscapes, supply chains and markets, we target positive change for a healthier environment, climate and sustainable livelihoods.
While engaging with diverse commodities, our focus remains on areas where we can maximise impact in promoting sustainable practices.
Learn more: www.preferredbynature.org.
Society of American Foresters
Society of American Foresters
Thriving forests. Essential resources. Strong communities.
We challenge landowners, decision makers, and society at large to make choices about our forests based on professional knowledge, leading-edge thinking, and a century of practical experience.
We seek viable pathways forward, balancing diverse demands on our natural resources.
We set the standard in forest management, bringing science, best practice and the best people together to actively shape the future of the profession.
‘For the greatest good. For the greatest number. For the long run.’
Learn more: eforester.org.
Tree Canada
Tree Canada
Since 1992, Tree Canada has worked relentlessly to grow Canada’s tree canopy through our greening programs, research, and engagement efforts. We are the only national non-profit organization dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in rural and urban environments.
Our track record of collaborating with all levels of government, the urban forestry sector, business partners, and community groups uniquely positions us to engage Canadians in the fight against climate change.
Learn more: treecanada.ca.
The Wolfstrata Group
The WolfStrata Group
The WolfStrata Group is an IT solutions provider experienced at leveraging technology to digitally transform organizations. As a value-added reseller, we work with our partners to offer cutting-edge technology solutions and services. We help bridge the gap between where your organization is and where it wants to go, leveraging your team to jointly accomplish strategic goals.
Learn more: www.wolfstrata.com.
CONFERENCE SUPPORTER
Brinkman Reforestation Ltd.
Brinkman Reforestation Ltd.
Almost half a century ago, Dirk Brinkman traveled west to test his mettle in the B.C. wilderness. After a few years of lumberjacking, he and a group of friends won one of the first tree planting contracts in Canada opting to plant trees instead. Those saplings have grown up fast, and once he and co-founder Joyce Murray incorporated in 1979, their tree planting business grew quickly too, transforming the world of environmental entrepreneurship along the way.
Since then, thousands of Brinkman workers have planted over 1.5 Billion trees from Woss, BC to North Bay, Ontario.
We have learned that planting trees is no longer an investment in the distant future but part of the cost of cutting timber today. Thanks to Brinkman’s best practices, the forests we plant now are healthier than ever – ensuring a better quality yield the next time. That’s sustainability in action.
Learn more: brinkmanreforestation.ca.
Tangled Box Conservation
Tangled Box Conservation
Learn more: tbconservation.org.
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