NEWS RELEASES
SFI Conservation Grants to Focus on Protecting Water Resources
Two prominent American research and education institutions received conservation grants from SFI today to advance knowledge about working forests and water resources.
SFI Awards Grant to Support Water Quality Research
The World Resources Institute (WRI) will receive a grant of $35,000 USD to research how forest certification standards can help protect American lakes and rivers.
State Foresters Receive SFI Grant to Measure Water Quality Successes
NASF will receive a grant from SFI to promote continuous improvement in water quality protection.
New Online Tool Supports Fight Against Illegal Logging
The World Resources Institute (WRI) today announced the launch of the Forest Legality Risk Information Tool.
SFI Blog: It Is Hard To Imagine A World Without Forests
We depend on forests for our existence, for the clean air we breathe, for the clean water we drink, for wildlife habitat, and for carbon sequestration.
Forestry Initiative Recognized for Progress in Protecting Forests of Tomorrow
SFI has made substantial progress in safeguarding forests and the communities that rely on them today and for future generations, according to an External Review Panel.
Award-winning Tree Farmer Skeet Burris Joins SFI Board
Award-winning tree farmer Dr. Skeet (A.G.) Burris of South Carolina has been elected to the independent Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc.® (SFI®) Board of Directors.
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:
ABOUT SFI
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) advances sustainability through forest-focused collaborations. We are an independent, nonprofit organization that leverages four interconnected pillars of work: standards, conservation, community, and education. SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and governments. Collaborating with our network, we leverage SFI-certified forests and products as powerful tools to help solve sustainability challenges such as climate action, conservation of biodiversity, education of future generations, and sustainable economic development.
MEDIA CONTACT
Christine Leduc
VP, Communications and Government Relations
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
613-706-1114
media@forests.org
