NEWS RELEASES

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed legislation Wednesday specifying that rating systems used in green building projects funded by the state government “shall not exclude certificate credits for forest products certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Forest Stewardship Council or the American Tree Farm System.”

Kathy Abusow, President and CEO of the SFI, today applauded the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR). 

Andrew de Vries has joined the Sustainable Forestry Initiative®  as Vice President, Conservation, Indigenous and Government Relations.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) announced today it will deliver up to $400,000 in 2013 to support research into responsible forestry practices through the SFI Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program. Since 2010, SFI has awarded 33 grants totaling more than $1.32 million to support projects that promote sustainable forestry practices and engage communities. When leveraged with project partner contributions, that total investment exceeds $4.8 million.

Monique Hanis has joined the SFI as Vice President of Marketing and Communications & COO.

Gregor Macintosh joins the SFI as the Senior Director of Standards – a position that supports the SFI Standard.

The platform currently being built for the 57th Presidential Inauguration, where President Barack Obama will be sworn in for a second term in front of the U.S. Capitol, features wood that is certified to the SFI Standard.

An internationally recognized forestry resources management and investment executive will add his expertise to the SFI Board of Directors.

Four leaders of the North American publishing industry announced today they will partner with the SFI to help spur the growth of certification to preserve and protect forests. 

A Canadian forestry management company has been internationally recognized for working with First Nations forest landowners to certify their lands and promote responsible forestry practices.

William (Bill) Banzhaf received the Dr. Sharon Haines Memorial Award for Innovation and Leadership in Sustainability.

The Virginia SIC earned the 14th Annual SIC Achievement Award.

Three organizations that worked to restore herds of Rocky Mountain elk to their historic ranges in eastern Kentucky received a major conservation award from SFI today.

SFI applauds the Governor of Georgia for urging broader recognition of forest certification standards.

SFI announced the addition of Eli Weissman who will lead the organization’s conservation practice as Senior Director of Conservation Partnerships.