NEWS RELEASES

SFI is pleased to share that Chief Scientist Dr. Healy Hamilton is the lead author on a new study examining cross-border species conservation priorities for states in the U.S. Together with colleagues from US Fish & Wildlife Service, the National Wildlife Federation, and NatureServe, Dr. Hamilton and coauthors conduct the first-ever national analysis of state Species of Greatest Conservation Need, published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice. The authors identify successes and make recommendations to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of species conservation at landscape scales.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and award-winning educational initiative Project Learning Tree (PLT) are proud to announce the release of Explora tu Ambiente: Guía de Actividades K-8, the Spanish-language version of PLT's best-selling Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is proud to have participated in the 26th International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) World Congress, the global gathering of forest stakeholders, from June 23 to 29, 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden. SFI was represented by Lauren Cooper, Chief Conservation Officer at SFI and Dr. Healy Hamilton, Chief Scientist at SFI, both of whom had an opportunity to present and address attendees.

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) is excited to announce a new partnership with Project Learning Tree (PLT), an initiative of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) to increase youth awareness of corrugated packaging industry careers.

Atlanta, GA—The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce […]

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is delighted to announce Mercer International as the recipient of the 2024 SFI President’s Award. Mercer is spearheading the advancement of wood technology to redefine the North American construction landscape and is being recognized for its leadership and commitment to educating customers on the value of sustainably managed forests and promoting SFI certification in the supply chain.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is pleased to announce the winner of the SFI Implementation Committee Achievement Award at the 2024 SFI Annual Conference. Lasting solutions to pressing conservation and sustainability challenges, such as species extinctions and climate change, require local collaborations that draw on our collective expertise. The Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee (SIC) has been selected as this year’s award winner for effectively leveraging technical knowledge and outreach platforms to increase the uptake of sustainable forest management practices. Their leadership in providing expert technical guidance has profoundly influenced sustainable forestry practices across the state and throughout the SFI network.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) unveiled its SFI 2025-2030 Strategic Direction at the 2024 SFI Annual Conference, deepening its commitment and setting a vision for a world that values and benefits from sustainably managed forests.

Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) is thrilled to release a new environmental education resource today for families and teachers to connect young children ages 1–6 to nature, with a focus on trees.

As 2023 comes to a close, hopeful describes how SFI embraces 2024. The importance of forests for people and the planet is clear, and SFI has established itself as a leader working to advance sustainability through forest-focused collaboration. People and organizations are seeking solutions that don’t just reduce negative impacts, but also ensure positive contributions to the long-term health of people and the planet.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is pleased to announce a grant award from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to continue and expand work focused on three at-risk bird species: the Golden-winged Warbler, the Cerulean Warbler, and the Wood Thrush in the central Appalachian region of West Virginia.

Michael Doss, President and CEO of Graphic Packaging International and Chair of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Board of Directors, is pleased to welcome a new member to the SFI Board of Directors, Mr. Michael Nadler, CEO of Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC).

Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada), an initiative of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), works to advance environmental education, forest literacy and career pathways, using trees and forests as windows on the world. SFI and PLT Canada are getting ready for the Back-to-School period with the unveiling of the newest environmental education resource in Canada, the Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide.

SFI is delighted to launch its New SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard and recognize the contributions of its partners in the standard development process during the International Society of Arboriculture 2023 Annual International Conference.

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, have announced $7.54 million in funding over two years to employ youth in natural and cultural heritage conservation with partner organizations.