SFI URBAN AND COMMUNITY FOREST SUSTAINABILITY STANDARD

WHY IT MATTERS

Sustainable urban forest management enables your organization to advance public health, climate action, biodiversity protection, and economic vitality by proactively caring for your trees, green spaces, and forests.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard is a globally applicable set of requirements and guiding principles that support proactive urban and community forest management.

• The world’s first forest management standard for communities
• Globally applicable for diverse organizations and communities
• SFI certification supports responsible planning, management, and continuous improvement for urban and community forests

Focus on the areas that matter most to your organization with flexible certification options.

SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard
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TURN VISION INTO ACTION AND CREATE A LASTING LEGACY FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

SFI certification for urban and community forests is a voluntary process that strengthens your implementation of long-term strategies and goals. Earning and maintaining certification involves independent, third-party audits by an accredited certification body.

Audits verify that your organization is meeting the requirements of this Standard, providing credibility and assurance.

DISCOVER SFI RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT THE SFI URBAN AND COMMUNITY FOREST SUSTAINABILITY STANDARD

Align your goals with the Standard’s Objectives

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Use SFI Guidance to implement the Standard

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Track progress and evaluate certification readiness

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LEARN ABOUT SFI CERTIFICATION OPTIONS

1. Certify to all 16 objectives to claim your urban or community forest as certified to the full SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard.

2. Focus on the areas that matter most to your community. Thematic certification enables your organization to focus resources on priority objectives, showcase existing strengths, and build momentum toward full certification over time.

• Community Well-Being and Human Health
• Environmental and Conservation Leadership
• Climate and Disaster Resilience
• Urban Forest Improvement

TAKE THE NEXT STEPS TO CERTIFYING YOUR URBAN OR COMMUNITY FOREST

• Learn How to Certify
• Find an Independent Certification Body to perform the certification audit
• Connect with the SFI Urban Forestry team for assistance with any questions