UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION<\/h3>\nBrainstorming Implementation of the New SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Increase Certification to the New SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard<\/p>\n
Why this Project Matters<\/p>\n
The new SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard<\/a>\u00a0is the world\u2019s first forest standard for communities. Promoting nature-based solutions and resilience to climate change, the standard includes 16 objectives for urban and community forest certification. The standard applies to cities and towns of all sizes, anywhere in the world, and is also designed for corporate, hospital, and university campuses. This project is focused on maximizing the standard\u2019s potential to enhance sustainability through communication and implementation strategies.<\/p>\nHow This Project Will Help Spread Certification With the SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard<\/p>\n
This project will deliver a two-day workshop designed to increase certification to the SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard. Workshop attendees will include a range of experienced people interested in urban forestry, as well as underrepresented groups and students. SFI\u2019s standard development process already includes several opportunities for public input, including public comment periods and webinars. This project creates an additional opportunity in the form of a facilitated meeting to brainstorm communication and implementation strategies.<\/p>\n
Reviewing the standard components will lead to a valuable discussion about the implementation and management of the standard. The discussion will inform communications and education regarding applying the standard across communities. One of the facilitators of the meeting, Dr. Parag Kadam, a standards auditor for almost five years, intimately understands SFI standards. Kristen Morales, Communications Director at the University of Georgia\u2019s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, will be a primary facilitator.<\/p>\n
SFI\u2019s Contribution<\/p>\n
The SFI Community Grant Program<\/a> is supporting this project. SFI will share the project\u2019s findings through its network to amplify its impact. SFI will also provide venues for presenting the project\u2019s final report.<\/p>\nPartners<\/p>\n
\nThis partnership includes University of Georgia academics and staff, representatives from \u00a0the International Society of Arboriculture and SFI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n- Project lead: University of Georgia Research Foundation<\/li>\n
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative<\/li>\n
- Georgia SFI Implementation Committee<\/li>\n
- International Society of Arboriculture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Related Information<\/p>\n
SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard<\/a><\/p>\nGeorgia Forestry Foundation 2023 Grant<\/a><\/p>\nGeorgia SFI Implementation 2023 Grant<\/a><\/p>\nUniversity Of Georgia: Quantifying Impacts of SFI\u2019s Fiber Sourcing Standards in Georgia<\/a><\/p>\nUniversity Of Georgia: Examining the Role of Forest Certification in Advancing Conservation Outcomes in the U.S. Southeast<\/a><\/p>\nGeorgia SFI Implementation Committee Wins Award for Logger Training, Water Quality, and Community Collaboration<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"University](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27557%27%20height%3D%2790%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20557%2090%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27557%27%20height%3D%2790%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" "\\"UoG_Research-Foundataion_logo\\"")
<\/span><\/div>About University of Georgia Research Foundation<\/p>\n
The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGARF)\u00a0performs two primary functions in support of research at the University of Georgia (UGA). UGARF is the named party to\u00a0sponsored research\u00a0<\/a>agreements for projects to be performed at UGA.\u00a0UGARF also owns the patents and other intellectual property developed at UGA. Through\u00a0Innovation Gateway<\/a>,\u00a0UGARF protects, markets, and licenses its intellectual property portfolio throughout Georgia and the US and across the globe. Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Share<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Increase Certification to the New SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard<\/p>\n
Why this Project Matters<\/p>\n
The new SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard<\/a>\u00a0is the world\u2019s first forest standard for communities. Promoting nature-based solutions and resilience to climate change, the standard includes 16 objectives for urban and community forest certification. The standard applies to cities and towns of all sizes, anywhere in the world, and is also designed for corporate, hospital, and university campuses. This project is focused on maximizing the standard\u2019s potential to enhance sustainability through communication and implementation strategies.<\/p>\n How This Project Will Help Spread Certification With the SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard<\/p>\n This project will deliver a two-day workshop designed to increase certification to the SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard. Workshop attendees will include a range of experienced people interested in urban forestry, as well as underrepresented groups and students. SFI\u2019s standard development process already includes several opportunities for public input, including public comment periods and webinars. This project creates an additional opportunity in the form of a facilitated meeting to brainstorm communication and implementation strategies.<\/p>\n Reviewing the standard components will lead to a valuable discussion about the implementation and management of the standard. The discussion will inform communications and education regarding applying the standard across communities. One of the facilitators of the meeting, Dr. Parag Kadam, a standards auditor for almost five years, intimately understands SFI standards. Kristen Morales, Communications Director at the University of Georgia\u2019s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, will be a primary facilitator.<\/p>\n SFI\u2019s Contribution<\/p>\n The SFI Community Grant Program<\/a> is supporting this project. SFI will share the project\u2019s findings through its network to amplify its impact. SFI will also provide venues for presenting the project\u2019s final report.<\/p>\n Partners<\/p>\n This partnership includes University of Georgia academics and staff, representatives from \u00a0the International Society of Arboriculture and SFI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Related Information<\/p>\n SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard<\/a><\/p>\n Georgia Forestry Foundation 2023 Grant<\/a><\/p>\n Georgia SFI Implementation 2023 Grant<\/a><\/p>\n University Of Georgia: Quantifying Impacts of SFI\u2019s Fiber Sourcing Standards in Georgia<\/a><\/p>\n University Of Georgia: Examining the Role of Forest Certification in Advancing Conservation Outcomes in the U.S. Southeast<\/a><\/p>\n Georgia SFI Implementation Committee Wins Award for Logger Training, Water Quality, and Community Collaboration<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> About University of Georgia Research Foundation<\/p>\n The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGARF)\u00a0performs two primary functions in support of research at the University of Georgia (UGA). UGARF is the named party to\u00a0sponsored research\u00a0<\/a>agreements for projects to be performed at UGA.\u00a0UGARF also owns the patents and other intellectual property developed at UGA. Through\u00a0Innovation Gateway<\/a>,\u00a0UGARF protects, markets, and licenses its intellectual property portfolio throughout Georgia and the US and across the globe. Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Share<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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