by Eric Carlson | Oct 25, 2019 | SFI
The Importance of West Virginia Forests West Virginia’s forests provide over 30,000 jobs. West Virginia ranks third in the nation in the percentage of forested land. Private forest landowners own the majority of forest land in West Virginia. West Virginia’s forests...
by Eric Carlson | Oct 25, 2019 | SFI
Say 'Yes' to SFI Means Commit to purchasing SFI labeled paper and wood products. Include the SFI Program and its standard in your procurement policy. Join the effort to tell others about the SFI...
by Eric Carlson | Oct 25, 2019 | SFI
Kayaker on the New River image credit: White Water Magazine | https://www.whitewatermag.com/ Public involvement, communication and public reporting in the SFI program is welcomed. Program Participants are required to support and promote mechanisms for public...
by Eric Carlson | Oct 25, 2019 | SFI
SFI Implementation Committee Thirty-seven SFI Implementation committees across North America operate at the regional, state and provincial level to help promote the SFI Standard through targeted local forestry associations, landowners, loggers, partnerships with...
by Eric Carlson | Oct 25, 2019 | SFI
The SFI External Review Panal Comprising environmental, conservation and forestry experts, annually reviews the program’s progress, and releases a report publicly. In 1997, the panel adopted an independent charter under which it selects its own members and develops...
by Eric Carlson | Oct 25, 2019 | SFI
SFI Goverance and Stakeholder Involvement The SFI Program is operated by SFI, Inc., a fully independent non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) organization. SFI Inc. is governed by an 18-member board of directors made up of three chambers with equal membership:...
