NEWS RELEASES
Virginia Department of Forestry’s Commitment to Sustainability Recognized by Certification
The Virginia Department of Forestry today announced that it has certified all of Virginia’s State Forests to the SFI and American Tree Farm System standards. These certified forests cover more than 68,000 acres.
Brian J. Kernohan’s Support For Forest Conservation Wins SFI Inc. Award For Conservation Leadership
SFI announced today that Brian J. Kernohan, Chief Sustainability Officer and Director of Policy at Hancock Natural Resource Group (HNRG) is the winner of the 2018 SFI Leadership in Conservation Award.
Bettina Ring Receives SFI President’s Award
SFI announced the 2018 SFI President’sAward at the SFI Annual Conference today. Bettina Ring, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry and an SFI board member, is this year’s winner.
Jay Jensen Wins The Dr. Sharon Haines Memorial Award For Innovation And Leadership In Sustainability
SFI announced the 2018 SFI Dr. Sharon Haines Memorial Award For Innovation and Leadership in Sustainability at the SFI Annual Conference today.
South Carolina SFI Implementation Committee Wins Award For Strong Partnerships That Improve Sustainable Forestry And Promote The SFI Program
SFI announced today that the South Carolina SFI Implementation Committee is the winner of the 2018 SFI Implementation Committee Achievement Award.
New SFI Board Members Elected To Enhance Conservation Impact, Supply Chain Assurance And Community Engagement
SFI is pleased to announce the election of four new members to its Board of Directors: Mike Parr, President, American Bird Conservancy; Jim Irving, Co-CEO, JD Irving Limited; Lennard Joe, President, Nicola Tribal Association; and Jaime Yraguen, President, Associated Oregon Loggers.
Project Learning Tree Canada To Place 600 Youth In Green Jobs Through The CPC Network
PLT Canada and the CPC announced a partnership to place 600 youth in summer jobs in Canada’s provincial and territorial parks in the summers of 2018 and 2019.
Project Learning Tree Canada To Place 1000 Youth In Green Jobs Through The SFI Network
PLT Canada will be placing 1000 youth in green jobs using the SFI diverse network of program participants, conservation leaders, Indigenous partners, and community groups.
SFI Conservation Grants Feature Collaboration From 45 Different Groups Across The US and Canada
SFI announced five conservation grants today that will advance our shared understanding of the conservation benefits associated with well-managed forests across the United States and Canada.
SFI Community Grants Feature Collaboration from 102 Different Groups Spanning the U.S. and Canada
SFI announced 18 community grants today that will advance the quality of life in communities across the United States and Canada.
Whistler’s Solana Condos Win the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certified Wood Award
A commitment to use responsibly sourced wood products has earned Whistler-based Innovation Building Group an award from the SFI.
Metsä Board’s Customers Can Now Use the SFI On-Product Label in North America
We congratulate Metsä Board on becoming the first European paperboard producer to utilize this new option for SFI on-product labelling,” said Kathy Abusow, President & CEO of SFI Inc.
Missouri Department of Conservation Earns Sustainable Forestry Certification
MDC recently announced that 653,428 acres of state land have been certified to the SFI 2015-2021 Forest Management Standard. “Certification to SFI considers all aspects of our forest management process – from our actions taken in the woods to the paperwork we keep in our files,” said MDC State Forester Lisa Allen.
Arkansas State Forest Earns Certification to the SFI Forest Management Standard
SFI is pleased to announce that Poison Springs State Forest, the Arkansas state forest managed by the Agriculture Department's Forestry Commission, has earned certification to the SFI 2015-2021 Forest Management Standard through a rigorous third-party audit.
Michael Doss Joins SFI Board, Further Strengthening SFI’s Commitment To Sustainability Leadership
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) is pleased to announce the election of Michael P. Doss to the SFI Board of Directors.
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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.
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