White House Workshop Promotes Building with Wood
I had the great pleasure to participate in an exciting workshop yesterday hosted by the White House Rural Council and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
First SFI Award for North American Wood Design
I’m so very proud to be recognizing the use of wood certified to the SFI Standard in the beautiful construction of an extremely worthy project: the Canadian Cancer Society’s Kordyban Lodge Cancer Care Facility designed by NSDA Architects.
BC Architectural Firm Receives First Ever Sustainable Forestry Initiative Award for Kordyban Lodge Cancer Care Facility
Vancouver’s NSDA Architects is the winner of the first SFI Award, handed out Monday, March 3rd as part of the 10th annual Wood WORKS! BC Wood Design Awards.
St. Joe Timberlands Certify Half a Million Acres to SFI Standard
The SFI Inc. is pleased to announce that over half a million acres of timberland owned by The St. Joe Company have recently been certified to the SFI Standard.
Conserving Our Future Forests Through Partnerships
I’ve observed that there are many “good things” that an organization can do to add value, “move the needle” forward on conservation results, and look to conserving our future forests.
Anne Giardini Joins Sustainable Forestry Initiative Board of Directors
Business executive, author and community leader Anne Giardini has been elected to the independent SFI Board of Directors as a member of the Economic Sector. “Anne Giardini is not only a respected leader in the forest industry but a published author, educator and philanthropist,” SFI President and CEO Kathy Abusow said. “Her insights and perspective will enhance our Board and aid SFI’s efforts to secure a healthy future for our forests. We look forward to welcoming her to her first Board meeting this week.”
Sustainable Forestry Initiative® and Habitat for Humanity expand mutual support for responsibly built affordable homes
In an agreement of support between the two organizations, the SFI Inc., and Habitat for Humanity International have signed an MOU.
SFI Joins Nature Canada in Launch of Women for Nature Initiative on Parliament Hill
Nature Canada’s Women for Nature initiative brings together the leadership, knowledge, experience and passion of amazing women across Canada who are committed to nature conservation.
Frigid in the Forests
Joe Schwantes from Wisconsin shared this photo of his local forest last year.
SFI Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program seeks Proposals
At SFI, we understand that responsible forestry happens on the ground and in the community.
