forests.org https://forests.org/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:27:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://forests.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/SFItreeLogoiPhonex2.png forests.org https://forests.org/ 32 32 SFI/PLT Partners with Texas A&M Forest Service to Increase Forest Literacy with Free Online Learning https://forests.org/forest-literacy-course/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forest-literacy-course Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:00:02 +0000 https://forests.org/?p=796522 A free online course is making it easier for educators, forestry and conservation professionals, and sustainability leaders to help strengthen community connections to trees and increase forest literacy. Forest Literacy: Understanding the Values of Trees, Forests, and Sustainability is a free, two-hour, self-paced course designed for three groups of professionals: individuals considering careers in forestry and conservation, those working in forest-related fields without a background in natural resources (e.g., communications, law, finance, etc.), and educators who want to bring forest literacy into their classrooms.

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]]> SFI WELCOMES G7 KANANASKIS WILDFIRE CHARTER https://forests.org/sfi-welcomes-g7-kananaskis-wildfire-charter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sfi-welcomes-g7-kananaskis-wildfire-charter Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:42:13 +0000 https://forests.org/?p=796493 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) welcomes the G7 Kananaskis Wildfire Charter and its emphasis on a “whole of society approach” to preventing, responding to, and recovering from extreme wildfires. The Charter, an outcome of the G7 leaders meeting in Alberta earlier this month, outlines a comprehensive global framework that includes science-based mitigation and adaptation strategies such as sustainable forest management, Indigenous-led land stewardship, the use of fire as a positive tool for forest management, data sharing, and collaborative systems to address wildfire-related health and safety risks.

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]]> Indigenous rights and relationship building spotlights https://forests.org/indigenous-rights-and-relationship-building-spotlights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indigenous-rights-and-relationship-building-spotlights Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:21:31 +0000 https://forests.org/?p=796451 June marks National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. It’s a time to celebrate First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and SFI is proud to highlight some amazing Indigenous certified organizations within our network.

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]]> Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Intertribal Timber Council Partner to Launch New Tribal Forestry Career Guide https://forests.org/sfi-and-itc-partner-to-launch-career-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sfi-and-itc-partner-to-launch-career-guide Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:13:17 +0000 https://forests.org/?p=796252 The Intertribal Timber Council (ITC), the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and Project Learning Tree (PLT) are collaborating to develop Tribal Forestry & Wildland Fire Voices: A Career Guide, a resource aimed at promoting Tribal forestry and supporting workforce development.

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]]> The Regional Municipality of York Achieves Canada’s First SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Certification https://forests.org/regional-municipality-of-york-achieves-sfi-urban-sustainability-certification/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=regional-municipality-of-york-achieves-sfi-urban-sustainability-certification Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:10:34 +0000 https://forests.org/?p=796255 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) is proud to announce The Regional Municipality of York as the first-ever municipality to achieve certification to the full SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard. This achievement reflects York Region’s ongoing commitment to promoting healthy communities and integrating sustainability in its planning.

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]]> 2025 SFI Annual Conference Highlights https://forests.org/2025-sfi-ac-highlights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-sfi-ac-highlights Thu, 29 May 2025 16:40:27 +0000 https://forests.org/?p=796201 That’s a wrap! The 2025 SFI Annual Conference in Minneapolis brought together over 340 participants for a week full of learning and celebration. The event marked SFI’s 30-year anniversary and the start of SFI’s 2025–2030 Strategic Direction, bringing together the SFI network to talk about milestones and shared goals for the future.

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]]> SFI Community Grant Spotlight: Architecture Students Connect With Forests to Understand Carbon https://forests.org/architecture-students-connect-with-forests-to-understand-carbon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=architecture-students-connect-with-forests-to-understand-carbon Tue, 27 May 2025 21:16:15 +0000 https://forests.org/?p=796114 The building and construction sector is responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, yet many architecture students graduate without a full understanding of the environmental impacts of construction materials. Because of this, architecture graduates enter the workforce and may find themselves gravitating toward certain construction materials without considering their environmental implications. While the ecological impact of construction materials is not always immediately apparent, architects must be aware, informed, and able to make responsible choices in building design.

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]]> Washington SFI Implementation Committee Recognized for Engaging Youth in Forest Literacy and Career Opportunities https://forests.org/washington-sfi-implementation-committee-recognized-for-engaging-youth-in-forest-literacy-and-career-opportunities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=washington-sfi-implementation-committee-recognized-for-engaging-youth-in-forest-literacy-and-career-opportunities Thu, 22 May 2025 19:03:35 +0000 https://forests.org/?p=796165 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is pleased to announce the 2025 SFI Implementation Committee Achievement Award winner at the SFI Annual Conference. As part of SFI’s deepening commitment to a world that values and benefits from sustainably managed forests, SFI Implementation Committees promote responsible forestry and sourcing to create positive change that sustains communities.

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]]> Lyme Timber Receives the 2025 SFI Leadership in Conservation Award for Advancing Nature-Based Solutions in SFI-Certified Forests https://forests.org/lyme-timber-receives-the-2025-sfi-leadership-in-conservation-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lyme-timber-receives-the-2025-sfi-leadership-in-conservation-award Thu, 22 May 2025 19:00:11 +0000 https://forests.org/?p=796168 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is pleased to announce The Lyme Timber Company as the recipient of the 2025 SFI Leadership in Conservation Award. Lyme Timber, certified to the SFI Forest Management Standard, is being recognized for a longstanding commitment to advancing conservation outcomes across its land base. SFI specifically recognizes Managing Directors Peter Stein and Sean Ross for their instrumental leadership in partnering on meaningful conservation efforts related to biodiversity conservation, research-based forest management practices, and climate smart forestry.

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]]> Jimmy Bullock Receives the Dr. Sharon Haines Memorial Award for Innovation and Leadership in Sustainability https://forests.org/jimmy-bullock-receives-the-dr-sharon-haines-memorial-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jimmy-bullock-receives-the-dr-sharon-haines-memorial-award Thu, 22 May 2025 16:46:37 +0000 https://forests.org/?p=796149 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, are proud to announce the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Sharon Haines Memorial Award for Innovation and Leadership in Sustainability. Jimmy Bullock, Senior Vice President, Forest Sustainability at Resource Management Service, LLC (RMS), was presented with the award at the SFI Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for his lifelong dedication to collaborative conservation and sustainable forest management.

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