NEWS RELEASES
SFI Awards $32,000 Research Grant to Protect Water Resources in the Boreal Forest
SFI announced today the Forest Ecosystem Science Co-operative Inc. (Forest Co-op) will receive a $32,000 grant.
Agreement Strengthens Bond Between Boy Scouts of America and SFI Inc.
The Boy Scouts of America and SFI have signed a memorandum of mutual support agreeing to work together to demonstrate forest stewardship and environmental education for America’s youth.
SFI, AFF Applaud Members of Congress for Urging LEED to Accept SFI and American Tree Farm System
A bipartisan group of Members of Congress sent a letter this week to Rick Fedrizzi, President & CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council.
SFI Blog: Our Story – A Georgia Tree Farm and Green Building
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is about to begin the fourth public comment period on draft credit language for LEED 2012.
SFI Blog: Why USGBC Should Recognize SFI – Benefits for State Lands in Minnesota
The U.S. Green Building Copuncil (USGBC) is about to begin the fourth public comment period on draft credit language for LEED 2012.
SFI Blog: Now is the Time for USGBC to Say Yes to Healthy Working Forests
The U.S. Green Building Council has announced a fourth public comment period for its draft LEED 2012 language.
SFI Blog: Earth Day 2012 – How SFI is Motivating Action
The goal for Earth Day 2012 this Sunday is to help Mobilize the Earth™ by collecting A Billion Acts of Green®.
Open Letter from SFI CEO Kathy Abusow to USGBC Board, Steering Committee and MR TAG Members
Today SFI President & CEO Kathy Abusow sent the following letter to the U.S. Green Building Council Board of Directors:
SFI “Eggcited” About Packaging for White House Easter Eggs
For the fourth year in a row, the National Park Foundation has decided to package the official White House Easter Egg in a gift box made from paperboard certified by SFI.
SFI Blog – The Future Is Now: USGBC’s Decisions Can Sustain Our Forests
It’s been close to a month since Draft 3 of the new LEED 2012 language was released, and my initial reaction has not changed.
SFI Blog: Why SFI is Better – Community Outreach
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is asking for comments on the draft language for its LEED rating system.
SFI Blog: Why USGBC Should Recognize SFI – Beyond Green Construction; Why Papermakers Should Pay Attention
SFI Inc. has invited views on the treatment of third-party forest certification, which must be “FSC or better” according to the latest USGBC credit language.
SFI Blog: Why USGBC Should Recognize SFI – Support Forest Professionals and Responsible Forest Practices
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is asking for comments on the draft language for its LEED rating system.
SFI Blog: Why USGBC Should Recognize SFI – Rigorous Independent Audits and Continuous Improvement
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is asking for comments on the draft language for its LEED rating system.
SFI Blog: Why SFI is Better for Woodworkers
The IAMAW (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) represents more forestry and wood workers then any other union in the United States.
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Sustainable Forestry Initiative
613-706-1114
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