NEWS RELEASES
Project Learning Tree Canada Applauds Updated Federal Government Strategy to Address Barriers to Youth Employment
PLT Canada applauds the federal government for modernizing and streamlining its YESS program to better meet the needs of young people seeking jobs in today’s challenging labour market.
Project Learning Tree Canada Launches Cross Country Bike Tour to Inspire Youth to Pursue Careers in Forest, Conservation Sectors
PLT Canada is excited to launch its Green Ride for Green Jobs awareness campaign today with a cross-country engagement tour.
SFI Conservation Grants Feature Collaboration From 52 Different Groups Across the US and Canada
SFI announced five conservation grants today that will build on SFI’s commitment to conservation and increase our knowledge about the conservation benefits associated with forests influenced by the SFI Forest Management Standard and SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard.
SFI Community Grants Feature Collaboration From 78 Different Groups Across the US and Canada
SFI announced 15 community grants today featuring collaboration between 78 partner organizations.
SFI and AFF Join Forces to Grow Family Lands Certification
We are pleased to announce that the SFI and the AFF have formed a new partnership to grow the amount of certified family and other small holdings in North America.
SFI Names New Chief Education Officer Melina Bellows To Lead Environmental Education And Expand Project Learning Tree
SFI is pleased to name Melina Gerosa Bellows as SFI’s Chief Education Officer. She oversees the overall strategy and implementation of initiatives under SFI's Education pillar.
New SFI Board Members Will Enhance SFI’s Leadership Work In Standards, Conservation, Education And Community
SFI is pleased to announce the election of four new members to its board of directors: Lillian “Ebonie” Alexander, Executive Director, Black Family Land Trust; Kevin Edgson, President and CEO, EACOM Timber Corporation; Brent Keefer, President, Hancock Timber Resource Group; and Dan Lambe, President, Arbor Day Foundation.
Project Learning Tree Curriculum Wins Teachers’ Choice Award Special 25% Discount To Be Offered for the Holidays
PLT Energy in Ecosystems curriculum for grades 3-5 has been selected a Learning® Magazine 2019 Teachers’ ChoiceSM Award (TCA) for the Classroom winner.
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.
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
