The Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF) is proud to announce that it is expanding sustainable forestry on private lands by encouraging its members to certify to the SFI Indigenous Peoples and Families Module. The EOMF Certification Program, administered by the Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA), celebrated 20 years of certification in 2023 and is pleased to now offer the SFI module to its members. SFI Certification will complement the EOMF’s existing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) Certificate (FSC C018800), which it is committed to maintaining. The post Eastern Ontario Model Forest to Offer ..read more

The Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF) is expanding sustainable forestry on private lands by encouraging their members to certify to the SFI Indigenous Peoples and Families Module. The EOMF Certification Program, administered by the Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA), celebrated 20 years of certification in 2023 and is pleased to now offer the SFI module to its members. The post EASTERN ONTARIO MODEL FOREST EXPANDING SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY WITH SFI CERTIFICATION ON PRIVATE LANDS appeared first on forests.org ..read more

The momentum in late March felt palpable for mass timber when I joined over 3,000 people on the annual pilgrimage to Portland, Oregon, for the International Mass Timber Conference. The buzz began even before visitors reached the convention when travelers arrived at the Portland airport, straining for a glimpse of the much-awaited mass timber renovation. The post Grow Your Own: Mass Timber Gains Momentum With Locally Sourced Wood appeared first on forests.org ..read more

The momentum in late March felt palpable for mass timber when I joined over 3,000 people on the annual pilgrimage to Portland, Oregon, for the International Mass Timber Conference. The buzz began even before visitors reached the convention when travelers arrived at the Portland airport, straining for a glimpse of the much-awaited mass timber renovation. The post Grow Your Own: Mass Timber Gains Momentum With Locally Sourced Wood appeared first on forests.org ..read more

Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) is thrilled to release a new environmental education resource today for families and teachers to connect young children ages 1–6 to nature, with a focus on trees. The post PROJECT LEARNING TREE CANADA RELEASES NEW ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESOURCE – TREES & ME: ACTIVITIES FOR EXPLORING NATURE WITH YOUNG CHILDREN appeared first on forests.org ..read more

For decades, urban foresters have played a vital role in maximizing the economic, environmental, and social benefits provided by city trees and green spaces. However, the work has taken on even greater profile and urgency in recent years amid the climate crisis and environmental justice concerns in the U.S. and abroad. The post Urban Forestry Success Starts With Community appeared first on forests.org ..read more

The trees where we live provide so much for our communities. Their shade cools us in summer. Trees purify the air we breathe. Birds build nests in city trees and bring us joy with their song. Our children play among trees in parks. When we walk in our urban green spaces, our stress, heart rate, and blood pressure go down. Researchers are even interested in the positive relationship between students being around trees and succeeding at school. The post The World’s First Sustainability Certification for Urban and Community Forests Takes Root in Canada appeared first on forests.org ..read more

While many in the sector know the diversity of forest-focused career opportunities available, it can be difficult to find age-appropriate and scientifically sound programs for students considering pursuing a green career pathway. To support youth in this path, Project Learning Tree (PLT) Canada offers a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) certification for high school students interested in pursuing a career in the forest sector. The post CHARTING CAREER PATHWAYS IN FORESTRY WITH PLT CANADA’S SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR CERTIFICATION appeared first on forests.org ..read more

In the wake of remote work during the pandemic, a study of human resources executives found that most are struggling to get staff back into the office. Here is one solution: move into a mass timber building. The post People Want to Work in Buildings Built of Wood appeared first on forests.org ..read more

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a new regulation focused on deforestation free supply chains. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) has been proactive in analyzing how the SFI Standards can provide value in demonstrating compliance with EUDR. The post SFI ON THE EUROPEAN UNION DEFORESTATION REGULATION appeared first on forests.org ..read more