SFI’s mission is to advance sustainability through forest-focused collaborations. SFI invites all interested parties to participate in the SFI Standards Revision process.| TOPIC | DATE | SCOPE OF DISCUSSION |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction of the New Draft Standards |
May 5, 2020 1:00 – 3:00 EDT |
SFI will present the major enhancements to the SFI Standards based on the first comment period. This webinar will serve as an informative webinar to introduce the series of themed webinars. |
| Logger Training and Education |
May 6, 2020 1:00 – 3:00 EDT |
Logger training and education is a critical requirement in the SFI Standard to ensure all wood is harvested in a responsible way. This webinar will focus on new enhancements to the logger training requirements as well as increased recognition of Certified Logging Companies. |
| French Translation – Introduction of the New Draft Standards |
May 15, 2020 1:00 – 4:00 EDT |
SFI will present this webinar in French with a focus on the major enhancements to the SFI Standards. There will be a question and answer portion for participants to ask questions or provide comments on recommendations. |
| Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation |
May 21, 2020 1:00 – 3:00 EDT |
SFI identified the need to address climate change mitigation and adaptation in the SFI Standard through a new Objective. This webinar will focus on the new Objective, Performance Measures and Indicators. |
| Conservation of Biological Diversity |
May 26, 2020 1:00 – 4:00 EDT |
This webinar will focus on the enhancements to Objective 4 in the Forest Management Standard and Objective 1 in the Fiber Sourcing Standard related to the conservation of biological diversity. SFI will share enhancements related to forest conversion in the Forest Management Standard. |
| Chain of Custody, SFI Labels and Claims, and Controversial Sources |
May 28, 2020 1:00 – 3:00 EDT |
This webinar will focus on proposed enhancements to the SFI Chain of Custody Standard, labels and claims intended to provide greater clarity and consistency throughout the Standard. In addition, the webinar will review a proposed new definition for controversial sources. |
| Indigenous Perspective |
June 8, 2020 1:00 – 4:00 EDT |
This webinar will focus on receiving input on how SFI addresses Indigenous Peoples’ rights in the SFI Standard. Enhancements to the Standard were made to ensure meaningful relationship-building and rights recognition processes. |
| Urban Forestry |
June 9, 2020 1:00 – 3:00 EDT |
Urban and community forests are a significant resource in North America and are likely to continue to increase in significance based upon demographic, economic, and environmental trends. This webinar will explore the potential value of collaborating to develop a customized urban forest certification standard. |
| Recap webinar |
June 25, 2020 1:00 – 3:00 EDT |
This webinar will recap all discussions and conversations from the previous webinars and allow anyone to comment on other parts of the SFI Standards revision that may not have been discussed. |
ABOUT SFI
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) advances sustainability through forest-focused collaborations. We are an independent, nonprofit organization that leverages four interconnected pillars of work: standards, conservation, community, and education. SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and governments. Collaborating with our network, we leverage SFI-certified forests and products as powerful tools to help solve sustainability challenges such as climate action, conservation of biodiversity, education of future generations, and sustainable economic development.
MEDIA CONTACT
Christine Leduc
VP, Communications and Government Relations
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
613-706-1114
media@forests.org
