SFI BLOG
The World’s First Sustainability Certification for Urban and Community Forests Takes Root in Canada
The trees where we live provide so much for our communities. Their shade cools us in summer. Trees purify the air we breathe. Birds build nests in city trees and bring us joy with their song. Our children play among trees in parks. When we walk in our urban green spaces, our stress, heart rate, and blood pressure go down. Researchers are even interested in the positive relationship between students being around trees and succeeding at school.
USFS CHIEF MOORE
Randy Moore, Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, discusses partnering with SFI on climate change, wildfire risk, and sustaining healthy, resilient landscapes for generations to come.
Forester’s Blog: So, How much forest is there in the U.S. and Canada?
A recent Twitter post by EcoWatch stated that “A new study has found an alarming loss in forest areas.”
A Call for Third-Party Certification Engagement on Wildfire Mitigation Strategies in the Western US
There is no question that wildfires in the western US are larger and more intense than in recorded history.
Hundreds of forest and conservation leaders, educators, and more collaborate for communities and forests at the 2022 SFI/PLT Annual Conference
Over 350 people from the SFI and PLT networks gathered for a week filled with learning and discussion opportunities on the most pressing issues and challenges facing people and the planet.
SFI Welcomes Jacob Handel as Senior Director, Indigenous Relations
Jacob Handel, Senior Director, Indigenous Relations, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in engaging with Indigenous people and groups to the Indigenous Relations Team.
Join the 2022 SFI/PLT Annual Conference – Collaborating for Communities and Forests
The SFI and Project Learning Tree (PLT) will host their first ever joint annual conference from June 14-16, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Get To Know SFI’s Newest Team Members
SFI is growing! Get to know our newest employees and what drives them to support our work in Standards, Education, Community, and Conservation.
Planting the Seed of Conservation With Children’s Books
In the classroom and at home, teaching children about nature can help them develop an appreciation for the environment.
Forest Literacy Framework Outlines Forest-related Programming for Natural Resource Professionals, Educators, and Others
Forests are part of a renewable supply chain for products we use every day, reducing our reliance on non-renewable and less sustainable materials like plastic.
SFI Celebrates International Women’s Day
For International Women’s Day 2022, SFI, Project Learning Tree (PLT), and PLT Canada, want to help #BreakTheBias. The women who are part of our staff, network of partners, SFI Board and Educational Operating Committee, SFI-certified organizations, and many other facets of our work show the value of SFI’s commitment to gender equality and a diverse and resilient workforce. Building a diverse and resilient workforce is one of the ways SFI celebrates the principles behind International Women’s Day every day.
Celebrating the Contributions of Black Americans in Conservation
Celebrate this Black History Month and the months to follow by deepening your learning and elevating the many important contributions of historic and current Black Americans working in forestry and natural resources conservation.
Women and Girls in Science Advocate for Community Greening and Climate Action
I’ve always loved being in the woods, but I didn’t realize that forestry was a viable career path for me until my early twenties.
Happy New Year From SFI
Happy New Year! I hope you and your loved ones had a peaceful holiday break. I am excited to start 2022 building on the positive change the SFI community makes every day in addressing local, national and global sustainability challenges.
Conserving Birds on a Continental Scale with Sustainable Forest Management
Birds don’t recognize borders, which is one reason why an SFI Conservation Grant is supporting a project called “Managed Forests for Birds in the Boreal Transition Region of the U.S. and Canada.”
Engaging Youth on Sustainable Forestry at Philmont Scout Ranch
Working with more than 600 Scouts over the course of one week this past summer left me feeling energized and enthusiastic about our forests and the next generation.
