SFI—Sustainable Forestry Initiative

About

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative is a forest certification program that integrates the perpetual growing and harvesting of trees with the protection of biodiversity and water quality. A single North America-wide standard, SFI shepherds a collective effort of individuals, organizations and companies committed to responsible forestry.

The rigorous standard is grounded in science, research and regional expertise, and is endorsed by leading conservation groups, such as The Conservation Fund, as well as the United States, Japanese and United Kingdom government procurement systems.

SFI members include environmental and conservation organizations, public officials, professional and academic groups, forest products industry companies, loggers and foresters. Together we are dedicated to encouraging others to join the effort: the program is committed to training loggers and foresters (100,000+ to date), encouraging consumers to look for SFI labeled products and spreading the word about the benefits of responsible forestry. Ultimately, the SFI program thrives on the energy and collaboration of a diverse group of individuals and organizations working to do what’s right for North American forests.

Source: SFI web-site at http://www.aboutsfi.org/

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