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August 16, 2023 17:33 ET | Source: Sustainable Forestry Initiative

New SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard Now Available

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is delighted to launch its New SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard and recognize the...
July 27, 2023 10:38 ET | Source: Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Sustainable Forestry Initiative Announces 2023 Community Grants to Promote Forest-Focused Collaboration

WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) is proud to announce 16 new SFI Community Grants to support meaningful initiatives in communities...
July 24, 2023 09:00 ET | Source: Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Dr. Reagan Flowers Joins the Sustainable Forestry Initiative to Advance Environmental Education, Forest Literacy, and Green Careers

WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is pleased to welcome Dr. Reagan Flowers as Chief Education Officer. In this role, Dr. Flowers will...
May 17, 2023 20:42 ET | Source: Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Maine SFI Implementation Committee Wins Award for Collaboration on Climate Smart Forestry, Fire Resilience, and Forests of Exceptional Conservation Value

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced the winner of the 2023 SFI Implementation Committee Achievement Award at the 2023...
May 17, 2023 20:25 ET | Source: Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Mosaic Forest Management Receives SFI Leadership in Conservation Award for Working To Mitigate Climate Change and Advancing SFI’s Climate Smart Forestry Objective

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced the recipient of the 2023 SFI Leadership in Conservation Award at the 2023 SFI...
May 16, 2023 20:45 ET | Source: Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Scott Robertson, Lennard Joe, and Paul Robitaille Receive SFI President’s Award for Leadership in Advancing SFI’s Indigenous Relations

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced the recipients of the 2023 SFI President’s Award for Leadership at the 2023 SFI...
February 07, 2023 10:00 ET | Source: Sustainable Forestry Initiative

New Publication Helps Young Black Americans Explore Career Paths in the Forest and Conservation Sector

WASHINGTON , Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new first-of-its-kind resource, Black Faces in Green Spaces: The Journeys of Black Professionals in Green Careers, has just been released by the...
November 28, 2022 09:30 ET | Source: Sustainable Forestry Initiative

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Hires New Chief Scientist

WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Healy Hamilton to the role of SFI Chief Scientist,...
October 18, 2022 09:00 ET | Source: Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Stora Enso CEO, Annica Bresky, and IUCN-US CEO and IUCN Director, North America, Tracy Farrell, Elected to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Board of Directors

WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michael Doss, President and CEO of Graphic Packaging International and Chair of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Board of Directors,...
October 11, 2022 09:00 ET | Source: Sustainable Forestry Initiative

SFI announces Lauren T. Cooper as its new Chief Conservation Officer

WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) announced Lauren T. Cooper as its new Chief Conservation Officer today. Cooper is well respected...