Sustainable Forestry Initiative

07/09/2026

Hands-on learning, career exploration, and a connection to the land came together at the Yakama Nation Tribal Forestry Youth Camp this summer. 🌳 Nadine Block, SFI Senior VP of Network Initiatives had the opportunity to join students, educators, and forestry professionals for a day of learning and discovery.

This camp, which began in 2024, encourages Tribal and non-Tribal youth around the Yakama Reservation to explore careers in forestry, wildland fire, and natural resource management. Youth gained hands-on experience in seed collecting, tree planting, thinning, forest monitoring, tree identification, and other forestry practices while learning directly from natural resource professionals. Project Learning Tree activities also helped connect students with practical, place-based environmental education experiences.

This year's camp was supported through partnership with SFI, the Washington State SFI Implementation Committee, and SFI-certified organizations Port Blakely and American Forest Management, Inc.

We're grateful to the Yakama Nation Forestry team and camp leaders for creating opportunities that help inspire the next generation of forest and conservation professionals.

07/08/2026

Are you ready to take the next step in your forestry career? Inspired by the Ask the Boss panel at the Canadian Forest Industries Women in Forestry conference, Women in Wood keeps the conversation going with another candid discussion about leadership, career growth, and navigating the forest sector.

On July 20 at 12 PM ET, join Christine Leduc RPF, VP of Canadian Operations at SFI and President of Project Learning Tree Canada, Monique Koski R.P.F., Site Manager at Timberlake Australia, and Lacey Rose, co-founder of Women in Wood, to share lessons, discuss their journey, and answer your questions live.

No matter where you are in your career - just getting started, exploring leadership opportunities, or seeking advice from women in forestry - you'll find valuable insights in this webinar.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ThdzujMsRGKEOGq4yU6UvQ #/registration

06/11/2026

SFI stands with our colleagues, partners, and supporters in pride and solidarity, not just this month, but every day of the year. We continue to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, recognizing the strength of diversity and the importance of fostering an environment where everyone can be their authentic self. 🏳️‍🌈

Together, let’s build and sustain a forest and conservation sector where everyone is seen, heard, and valued. SFI is proud to highlight organizations that are advancing inclusivity within the sector:

🌳 The Urban and Community Forestry Society LGBTree affinity group is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity within urban and community forestry.

🌳 The Wildlife Society's initiative, Out in the Field, is a network of 2SLGBTQIA+ wildlife conservation professionals committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Learn more: https://wildlife.org/out-in-the-field/

🌳 Take Me Outside offers a range of resources to help explore and celebrate Pride Outside: https://takemeoutside.ca/pride-outside/

06/01/2026

Webinar: Nature Positive Science, Society & Policy: Canada and the Global Goal

📅 Date: Monday, June 8th, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
📍 Location: Virtual Online

Join Forest Futures Canada, SFI, and partners for a free webinar on how we can halt biodiversity loss and build a Nature Positive future. Hear from Harvey Locke, global conservation strategist and co-founder of the Nature Positive movement, and Leroy Little Bear, pioneering Blackfoot scholar and legal thinker from Kainai First Nation, AB, as they discuss their ground-breaking Frontiers in Science article: “Nature Positive: Halting and Reversing Biodiversity Loss Toward Restoring Earth System Stability”.

👉Register here: https://uottawa-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/YGqL59vtQ9mgVZIZ4XtSQQ #/registration

05/27/2026

At SFI, our Lifetime of Learning education pillar is grounded in a simple idea: help young people understand complex environmental challenges using trees and forests as windows onto the world.

That journey comes to life through Project Learning Tree (PLT) and Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada), which together support learning at every stage — from the classroom to green career pathways. As Nadine, SFI’s SVP of Network Initiatives, shared at the 2026 Annual Conference, “It speaks to our philosophy of a lifetime of learning. We’re never too old to continue learning and helping others.”

For 50 years, PLT has helped build environmental literacy, reaching more than 150 million students and giving young people the foundation to understand their role in a sustainable future. PLT Canada extends that impact beyond the classroom, helping young adults turn that foundation into action by connecting them to meaningful green jobs — with more than 8,700 placements since 2018.

Together, these programs create a clear pathway from early learning to career experience. With mentorship opportunities and new career resources in development, we’re continuing to strengthen that pathway so people can build skills and connections at every stage.


🌳Learn more about Project Learning Tree Canada at pltcanada.org
🌳Explore the PLT 50 Years Forward campaign at https://www.plt.org/50forward

05/05/2026

SFI is thrilled to welcome attendees to the 2026 SFI Annual Conference in Montréal/Tiohtià:ke! 🌳

Together during this conference, we will celebrate our collective accomplishments, advance forest-focused collaborations, and lay the groundwork for this generation and the next generation to work together for the “Next Ring of Growth.”

This conference wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors. These organizations represent the breadth of impact and partnership that drives SFI's nature-based solutions forward.

Be sure to stop by their booths in the Grande Place and learn more!

04/21/2026

As we head to Montréal for the 2026 SFI Annual Conference next month, one thing is clear: the future of forestry depends on who we bring into the field. Creating space for new voices, fresh perspectives, and meaningful engagement across the sector is how we move forward together to the next ring of growth.🌱

Hear from Ben Cazell, Director of Sustainability at Rayonier about the importance of the SFI Youth Delegate program and investing in our future workforce.

🌳 Interested in supporting the next generation of sustainability leaders? Learn how you can sponsor students and young professionals to attend the conference. https://forests.org/conference-sponsors/
🌳 Register for the conference at https://forests.org/conference/

04/14/2026