Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Chez la Sustainable Forestry Initiative nous sommes fiers d'appuyer le 40e anniversaire d'Expo Québec Vert en tant qu'exposant, conférencier et partenaire invité du programme les Fleurons du Québec. L’Expo Québec Vert sera de retour du 20 au 22 novembre 2024 à Espace Saint-Hyacinthe. Passez nous voir au kiosque B1826 https://lnkd.in/e5c5Qys8 _______________________________________________________ At Sustainable Forestry Initiative, we are proud to support the 40th anniversary of the Expo Québec-Vert tradeshow as an exhibitor, speaker and invited partner of the Fleurons du Québec program. Expo Québec Vert will be back in Saint-Hyacinthe November 20, 21 and 22, 2024. Stop by and say hi at Booth B1826 https://lnkd.in/eBJvctc2

Congrats to the City of San Marcos's Friends of Trees program, recognized with the International Society of Arboriculture 2024 Outstanding Community Forestry Program Award! 🌳 Their commitment to urban forestry, including tree care, volunteer engagement, and a new SFI-supported urban forestry plan sets a strong example for communities everywhere. https://lnkd.in/gwZAhcxe If your city or organization is looking to strengthen tree care and forest management practices, check out the SFI Urban Forest Improvement Program, in partnership with the Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture! Through this program, you can benchmark against the SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard and plan for the long-term health of your urban forests. Learn more at forests.org/urban-grant. Funding for this project provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program. USDA and SFI are equal opportunity providers and employers. USDA Forest Service

Happy#BatWeek! We want to clear up a few misconceptions about bats and highlight their important role in healthy forests. Bats are essential for pest control, pollination, and seed dispersal, playing a vital role in ecosystem balance. Discover more about the important relationship between bats and forests. https://lnkd.in/eVWnWbjv To find #BatWeek celebrations near you, visit batweek.org/home/event.

In partnership with Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS), we’re creating pathways for students from diverse backgrounds to thrive in green careers. This summer, the Auburn University Jr. MANRRS group explored the vital role of urban forests, learning firsthand about the benefits of green spaces for people and the planet. 🌳🐯

Heads up! PLT Canada has some can’t-miss events coming up that can help boost your #GreenCareer: 🌳First Impressions: Elevator Pitch and Dress for Success – October 23, 2024, from 3–4 PM ET. Learn how to make an unforgettable first impression. https://lnkd.in/gf-HdvfQ 🌳Job Seeker Panel – October 24, 2024, from 12–1 PM PT. Hear from forestry and conservation leaders and get your career questions answered. https://lnkd.in/gp-kfSgE 🌳Green Workforce Panel – November 6, 2024, from 3–4 PM ET. Discover career pathways and connect with professionals in the sector. https://lnkd.in/gn8yzq9z Mark your calendar and register today to get career-ready! 🌿

Excited to be a keynote speaker at the University of Washington’s 2024 Urban Forest Symposium in Seattle, Washington! This year's theme, "Native Forests and Health: Living in Relationships," will explore the vital connections between urban forests and community well-being. I'm looking forward to engaging with experts and colleagues and sharing strategies for promoting healthier, more sustainable urban ecosystems. If you're attending, let's connect!

Don't miss this important roundtable discussion! Join us to explore how sustainable forestry practices can foster strong economic partnerships with Indigenous communities. Together, we can enhance environmental stewardship, support capacity building, and create sustainable forestry solutions that respect Indigenous rights and address climate change.

Happy #ForestProductsWeek! 🌲 This week, we celebrate the vital role forests play in our lives and the biodiversity, water and carbon benefits they provide. Sourcing forest products from sustainably managed forests helps conserve wildlife and water, ensures climate-smart forestry is occurring, and helps support relationship building with Indigenous Peoples. Let's recognize the importance of responsible forest management and its benefits to our communities and environment. Join us in honoring all that forests that provide for us! To learn more about SFI standards and our work advancing sustainable forestry and responsible purchasing globally, visit https://lnkd.in/gSwYEsUw.

Dr. Darren Sleep, Lead Scientist at SFI, is at The Wildlife Society's Annual Conference in Baltimore, today. During his symposium, we will explore the role of Climate Smart Forestry in conserving forests and biodiversity in the face of increasing wildfires and climate change.

We can't wait to see you at COP16 Colombia! Lauren T. Cooper, SFI Chief Conservation Officer, and Dr. Healy Hamilton, SFI Chief Scientist, will bring their extensive knowledge and experience to Cali, Colombia, representing SFI at COP16 Colombia. Healy and Lauren look forward to connecting with leaders worldwide and sharing best practices for promoting biodiversity in managed forests. We're also excited to partner with the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) to support two impactful events at COP16. Come participate in enriching conversations about the importance of education in implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework and celebrating: 🌲Education Day on October 23rd at the KM-GBF Pavilion. 🌳Nature-based Education and the Global Plan of Action on Education for Biodiversity on October 27th at the IUCN Pavilion. Join us in fostering collaboration and advancing global efforts in nature, climate, and biodiversity education! To learn more about SFI’s attendance at COP16, visit https://lnkd.in/eRsEqrnx.