Citation page optional, limited to 1 side of 1 sheet 5. Sustainable forestry initiative standard listed as sfis. Sfi collaborates on forestbased conservation, research, and community initiatives that enhance our quality of. Nrcs is supporting the governors effort by establishing the new englandnew york forestry initiative. The answer is the sustainable forestry initiative sfi program. Draft sfi standards will be publicly available throughout the revision process. Through direct ownership and active management of timberland we practice and promote the stewardship of our local forests. Typically the state forestry office is the agency responsible for the detection, suppression and prevention of wildfires, but there are steps landowners can include in their plans such as. Sustainable forestry practices for landowners 11 5. Fornebu lumber implement programs, training and procedures to adhere to the sustainable forestry initiative practicing sustainable forestry sfi standards and promotes the sfi principles.
Forestry development master plan 20162036 new policy public procurement policy on timber and timber products for the domestic market the policy makes it mandatory for all government projects to be. A certificate of registration issued in 2012 expires in october 2015. Apply sfi principles on more than five million of acres of sfi program participant. Opportunities and challenges for sustainable forest management. There are currently many new initiatives and programmes working at the forefront of the developmentclimate change nexus. Sfi launches conservation impact project to deliver metrics. Sustainable forestry initiative how is sustainable forestry. The name of the organization is the sustainable forestry initiative, inc. Forests of opportunity shows how there are many opportunities to advance sustainability through the.
In 2005, the programme for the endorsement of forest certification, which itself is the worlds largest forest certifications system, recognized the sfi standard. The fact that the sfi program can deliver a steady supply of. Learning resource for implement sustainable forestry practices. Virginia sustainable forestry initiative implementation.
Kate edwards, senior advisor, canadian forest service of natural resources canada. Pa legislatures resolutions the pennsylvania sustainable forestry initiative implementation committee our purpose is to promote wise forest stewardship, enabling pennsylvania communities to thrive through a successful forest products industry. The hallmark of sustainable forestry, from a purely ecological perspective, is the extent to which forestry practices mimics natural patterns of disturbance and regeneration. Sustainable forestry initiative last updated september 25, 2019. Welcome to the foundation for sustainable forests, a 501c3 nonprofit land trust and education and advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the working forests of pennsylvania, new york and beyond. Carbon development initiatives in tanzania, involved various stakeholders whose efforts and input deserve. Sustainable forest management is gaining ground in asia. In a recent initiative to promote success stories, called in search of excellence, the asiapacific forestry commission has identified 30 forests in the region with best. All timber products facilities are carbexempt, and our products meet the stringent carb phase 2 emission standards for formaldehyde. An evaluation of the application of forest stewardship council fsc and sustainable forestry initiative sfi standards on five national forest system management units is now available. The 2017 merger of utz and rainforest alliance ra leverages their respective organizational strengths. Clearwater paper corporation is committed to the principles of the sustainable forestry initiative sfi 20152019 standard, and supports the program s intent of responsible forest management. Sustainable forestry initiative launches new standards. This report, produced for the forest service, documents the study in which thirdparty auditors evaluated current forest management.
The pennsylvania sustainable forestry initiative implementation committee. Sustainable forestry initiative how is sustainable forestry initiative abbreviated. Sustainable forest management and the ecosystem approach. Canfors operations located in the alberta forest management area are held by daishowamarubeni international dmi, and are certified to the sustainable forestry initiative. About the sustainable forestry initiative project learning tree. About the sustainable forestry initiative project learning tree plt is an initiative of the sustainable forestry initiative inc. Germanys forest action plan for sustainable development bmz. There has been a lot of positive talk about sustainable forestry by the timber industry, politicians, and even among many environmental groups. The sfi program provides exacting environmental standards and performance measures that integrate the protection of our environment with the perpetual growing and harvesting of trees. The california air resources board carb has set goals for attaining and maintaining healthy air quality, protecting the public from exposure to toxic air contaminants, and providing innovative approaches for complying with air pollution rules and regulations. Criteria and indicators for sustainable forest management. Sustainable forestry initiative releases new standard.
Isbn 9789525980370 printed, isbn 9789525980 387 pdf. Evaluating the credibility of competing forest certification schemes by. Sustainable forestry initiative wikimili, the free. The sfi is headquartered in ottawa, ontario canada and washington d. Sfi, an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the future of our forests and promoting sustainable forest management. Mark your calendars now for the 2020 sfi annual conference held october 2023 in vancouver, british columbia, canada. Clearwater paper corporation encourages all suppliers to use certified logging contractors and qualified resource. The future of our forests depends on credible, transparent and auditable standards like sfis to ensure a sustainable resource for today and generations to come.
Kate is a senior advisor in the canadian forest service of natural resources canada nrcancfs. Idh, the sustainable trade initiative is an international organization that convenes, finances. The state of sustainable markets 2018 international trade centre. Exploring sustainable low carbon development pathways. Followup or surveillance audits are required by the sustainable forestry initiative standard. Sustainable forestry balances the needs of the environment, wildlife, and forest communitiessupporting decent incomes while conserving our forests for future generations. Van kooten and bulte, 2000 were used to explore the cases of the uk and the netherlands. A district of columbia nonprofit corporation article i 1. Our purpose is to promote wise forest stewardship, enabling pennsylvania communities to thrive through a successful forest products industry therefore, we work hard to support business operations by training and developing the logger workforce, educating the public about the value of working forests, promoting sfi. Sustainable forestry initiative standard how is sustainable.
Sustainable forestry initiative publications programs. Between 1990 and 2010, more than 50 million hectares of production forests were reallocated to other purposes. Environment description the initiatives conservation and community partnerships grant program provides grants for projects that support partnerships between organizations interested in improving forest management in the u. Landowners who enroll more than 1,920 acres must allow public access. The asiapacific forestry commission has developed a regional code of practice for forest harvesting, and most major timber harvesting countries have drafted national codes. In addition to forestrelated instruments, there are a number of others of relevance to forests.
Profitability and sustainability in responsible forestry. This project is part of the international climate initiative. The sfi program in michigan works to support responsible forest practices, wood procurement and harvesting throughout michigan. Make plans for the reduction of wildfire risk on your forestland. For the past 70 years or so, industrial agriculture has been increasing co2 levels in our atmosphere, depleting our soil, building up toxins in our environment, wasting the remaining oil, and devastating farming communities economically. Sustainable forestry initiative michigan the sfi label is among the leading certified sustainable product labels, and consumers are actively looking for ecolabels. Sustainable forestry and african american land retention. Sustainable forestry initiative how is sustainable. Project description limited to two sides of one sheets of 8 12 x 11 paper, minimum 10 point font, 1 inch margins 4. As of january 1, 2007, the sfi program became independent, being governed by an independent board of directors that includes nonprofit environmental groups and forest products companies. Policies governing sustainable forest management and integrated forest management. Utz and the rainforest alliance recently merged to become. Sustainable forestry initiative michigan michigan forest.
Tennessee forestry association 2605 elm hill pike suite g nashville, tn 37214 6158833832 fax. A publicphilanthropic collaboration is recognized for overcoming land title problems and turning african americanowned forestlands into economic assets. Forestry labeling war turns ugly as greenpeace bungles logging industry attack. Conservation grants are given to projects that measure, demonstrate, or establish methodologies to demonstrate the conservationrelated values of initiative certified forestlands or such values that result from applications of the initiative fiber sourcing standard.
As of january 1, 2007, the sfi program became independent, being governed by an independent board of directors that includes nonprofit. Seventytwo percent of companies agree that ecolabels contribute to better purchasing decisions. The urgency of action to tackle tropical deforestation idh. Sustainable forestry initiative released a new forest certification standard supporting sustainable forest management. Forestry is a sector that benefits from extensive experience in multifunctional resource management and sustainability. Sustainable forestry initiative society for nonprofits.
The sustainable forestry initiative sfi is a north american forest certification standard and program of sfi inc. The sustainable forestry initiative program and standard. To stay uptodate with scientific data regarding the worlds forest population, the sustainable forestry initiative sfi has launched three new standards for 2015 to 2019. The forest management standard includes measures to protect water quality, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, species at risk, and forests with high conservation value. Everyone is looking for a way to exploit the earth and pretend they are not impacting anything. The assigned lead auditor will contact you 23 months prior to this date to reconfirm and begin preparations. Over the past decades a range of forestrelated targets and indicators have been developed and agreed upon. Partner verification if required, see pages 4 and 9 3. The sustainable forestry initiative sfi is the worlds largest forest certification standard and the fastest growing organization for chain of custody certificationsand it might be a scam. When you buy products with the sfi label youre not only purchasing a product that meets rigorous certification standards, youre also helping grow future forests, sustainable communities and. Learning resource for implement sustainable forestry.
She works primarily on science and policy initiatives related to the impacts of climate change on canadas forests, and the development of climate change adaptation strategies for the. Multipleuse forest management in the humid tropics. Sustainable forestry initiative is flawed, says eco group. Forest management sustainable forestry initiative or sfi is a program and certification standard launched by the american forest and paper. Please fill in your details and save this pdf to your files. Sfi launches conservation impact project to deliver. The sustainable forestry initiative is the worlds largest single forest certification standard by area. Partnering with organizations and investing millions in grants, research, and healthier forests. Jan, 2015 to stay uptodate with scientific data regarding the worlds forest population, the sustainable forestry initiative sfi has launched three new standards for 2015 to 2019. Elizabeth stryjewski graduate school of international relations and pacific studies university of california, san diego prepared for professor peter gourevitch edited by jennifer cheng, mpia 2008.
The sfi label is among the leading certifiedsustainable product labels, and consumers are actively looking for ecolabels. The usda all lands policy recognizes the important role that forests play in providing the new englandnew york region contains the largest. Nine regional and ecoregional forestry initiatives or processes5 involving 149. Sfi, an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the future of our forests and promoting sustainable forest management sfi is a solutionsoriented sustainability organization. Sustainable forestry initiative standard how is sustainable forestry initiative standard abbreviated. The sustainable forestry initiative is a nonprofit organization founded by the american forest and paper association, the american timber industrys trade association, to provide a forest certification program. Forestry for sustainable development in nigeria 14 depend on importation of wood and wood products, plunging the country in to imbalance trade depleting the nations foreign reserve.
For example, the us sustainable forestry initiative 2010 2014 standard january 2010 describes sustainable forestry as a practice. The sustainable forestry initiative sfi has been working to make a positive difference in michigans vast forests since 1995. The current sfi 20152019 standards and rules are extended through december 2021. The usda all lands policy recognizes the important role that forests play in providing the new englandnew york region contains the largest area of intact temperate broadleaf forest in the united states. The next surveillance audit is scheduled for may, 2016. How much of the worlds agricultural and forestry production. The michigan forest products council is committed to promoting sustainble forestry programs such as sustainable forestry education sfe through michigan sfisic. Jul 26, 2018 a publicphilanthropic collaboration is recognized for overcoming land title problems and turning african americanowned forestlands into economic assets. This development gives sficertified operations increased access to international buyers.
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