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SFI IN THE NEWS<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Urban Forests: An Essential Tool for Climate-Resilient Communities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

As we navigate the escalating impacts of climate change, fostering plentiful urban forests is not just beneficial \u2014 it is essential for the long-term sustainability and resilience of our communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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How Brands Can Help Communities Thrive in a Changing Climate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

Cities are heating up; strategically placed trees can bring relief. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that 2023 was the warmest year on record, recognizing many significant climate events. In Canada, communities were devastated by record-breaking heat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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SFI\u2019s New Standard Aims to Bring Holistic Protection to Urban Forests<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

According to the US Forest Service<\/strong>, there are more than 140 million acres of forest<\/a> situated within \u201curban\u201d areas across the country. That\u2019s a lot of trees maintained and nurtured under a mix of public and private entities that all have a different set of demands compared to the traditional ways we think about remote, park-like forests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mass Timber Panels Installed at PDX Airport in Portland<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

The Forest-To-Frame Philosophy: Like farm-to-fork, mass timber embraces the ethos \u201cforest-to-frame\u201d \u2013 transforming how people think and relate to buildings. Most of the wood is from Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests, with much of the timber sourced from small family woodlands and tribal nations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Webinar: Standards for Urban Forestry – A Roadmap for Sustainability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

Watch Paul Johnson\u2019s presentation about the newly approved SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard from Auburn University\u2019s Raising Trees Webinar from June 2023. Not only does he discuss the standard, but for the first time he explains the certification process and options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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PEI and SFI Bring Forestry Education to Life through Project Learning Tree<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

In the years that the Pacific Education Institute has been working with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), many memorable moments have occurred. Learn more about the relationship between the nonprofit located in Washington State and the SFI and PLT Networks, who, together, have leveraged connections and shared resources to empower educators to take learning outdoors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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4 ways the Inflation Reduction Act invests in healthier forests and greener cities<\/a><\/p>\n

PopSci+ – August 19, 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>

This week, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which included $369 billion in funding

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