Earning LEED Points With Certified Wood
This blog is originally posted on USGBC's LEED article website. SFI shares tips on how to how to earn LEED points with certified wood.
SFI Successes in 2017 and Big Plans for 2018
At the end of each year, SFI takes time to give thanks, reflect on the past year, and look forward to the next year. We continue to work with a diverse network to expand our […]
SFI at Greenbuild: Promoting the Importance of Well-Managed Forests in Green Building
One of the best ways to make buildings better for our environment is to use as much wood as possible in construction. However, many of wood’s positive attributes in construction depend, in part, on whether […]
SFI Program Eligibility for LEED Points Is Good News for Cooperation on Climate Change
Guest blog: John M. Hagan III, President of Manomet and member of the SFI Board of Directors representing the environmental sector
Tackling climate change is a critical global issue. Science tells us that every economic, social, […]
Broader Eligibility for LEED Credits Creates a Bridge to a Greener Economy
Guest blog:
Gene Kodama, South Carolina State Forester, National Association of State Foresters Forest Markets Committee, and Chair of the USDA Forestry Research Advisory Council
My fellow State Foresters and I are committed to maintaining and expanding […]
Indigenous Peoples across North America Welcome the Green Building Community with LEED Recognition of SFI
Guest blog:
David Walkem, Chief of Cook’s Ferry Indian Band, near Merritt, British Columbia, President Stuwix Resources Joint Venture and member of the SFI Board of Directors representing the economic sector
The SFI Forest Management Standard is […]
LEED Recognition for SFI and ATFS Is Good News for Forests and the Communities that Rely on Them
Guest bloggers:
Republican Representative Gregg Harper of Mississippi and Democratic Representative Kurt Schrader of Oregon
When it comes to the health of our nation’s forests and the communities that depend on them, we occupy common ground. Another […]
Best news for forests that I’ve heard in a long, long time
Guest blogger:
Chuck Leavell, family forest owner and keyboardist for the Rolling Stones
Creating a new pathway for family forest owners to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) points is some of the best news […]
LEED Recognition for SFI Will Help Improve Water Quality and Conserve Biodiversity
Guest blogger: Greg Siekaniec, CEO, Ducks Unlimited Canada and SFI Vice Chair
At Ducks Unlimited Canada, our goal is to ensure abundant wetlands, waterfowl, and associated wildlife for generations to come while also improving Canadian lives. […]
New LEED compliance path creates market opportunity for responsibly managed forests
Guest blog by:
Doyle R. Simons, President and CEO, Weyerhaeuser Company
The U.S. Green Building Council’s decision to recognize the SFI Standards is good news for forests and great news for green building. Opening another sustainable path […]