SFI BLOG
SFI Collaborating with Women Changing the Face of Forestland Ownership
The Clemson Cooperative Extension is collaborating with other agencies, organizations, and female owned natural resource management companies to host workshops to provide information to South Carolina’s women forest landowners.
Optimism and Cooperation: A Report From the Montreal Wood Convention
It’s great to be representing the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and exhibiting at the first-ever Montreal Wood Convention, which is being held at the Queen Elizabeth hotel in Montreal this week.
SFI Issues RFP, Pledges $400,000 for 2013 Forestry Conservation and Community Grants
As someone deeply committed to advancing forest conservation, I was excited yesterday to be part of the launch of the SFI Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program for 2013.
The Shared Path to Sustainability
It’s been quite a week in Washington, D.C., with all the activities surrounding the start of President Barack Obama’s second term.
Certified Wood Sets Stage for President Obama’s Inauguration
The eyes of the world turn to Washington on Monday, as President Barack Obama takes the oath of office for his second term as President of the United States.
Let’s Move On: USGBC Needs to Define “Approved Equivalent”
On December 10th 2012, the U.S. Green Building Council will wrap up their 5th public comment period on the new LEED rating tools, LEED v4.Â
SFI Annual Conference – Day Three
This conference,The Future is Decided Now, in Milwaukee, WI, has been a truly invigorating experience for me! I hope all of you -- all 200-plus delegates -- are feeling the same as you head home.
SFI’s Annual Awards Luncheon
The value of diverse partnerships, achievements by colleagues and kudos for work well done was threaded throughout day two of our annual conference, The Future is Decided Now, in Milwaukee, WI.
Success is about Teamwork and Strong Partners
At the end of the day, success is about teamwork and strong partners. SFI recognized both at day two of our annual conference in Milwaukee, The Future is Decided Now, being attended by more than 200 foresters, manufacturers, customers, business people, First Nations, conservationists and government agencies.
2012 Annual Conference- Day One!
What a thrill it is to welcome some 200 delegates to our annual conference this afternoon! Â From the buzz in the halls as people renew relationships to the informative exhibits on display, and the productive SFI Implementation Committee sessions this morning, we are off to a rousing start.
The Georgia Governor Gets It
Supporting the green building movement is about embracing energy efficiency, sustainable design, and responsible choices. But it is also about supporting the communities and jobs that contribute to the resources used in those very buildings.
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. We depend on forests to sustain sacred places and communities.
Why USGBC Should Recognize SFI – 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.
Why USGBC Should Recognize SFI – Benefits for State Lands in Minnesota
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is about to begin the fourth public comment period on draft credit language for LEED 2012.
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 – starting Tuesday May 1 and ending May 15.
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® and elevating the importance of environmental issues around the world.