Don't throw apple cores out the car window
They can dilute the wild varieties, threatening their existence.
5 simple steps for soil-friendly eating
If we don't take care of the soil, the soil will lose its ability to take care of us.
Let's turn barren farmland into nature reserves
A new study finds that degraded agricultural lands could be low-hanging fruit for expanding the world’s conservation areas.
A farm-to-table feast proves that Ontario has great seasonal food, even in winter
And when prepared by professional chefs, it's more delicious than any imported produce could ever be.
5 things everyone can do to protect the planet's soil
Here's why soil is one of our most valuable natural resources and what you can do to support it.
Once again we're told to avoid romaine lettuce, due to E.coli
The CDC's latest recall is yet another reminder of how broken the food production system is.
Burger King is running out of zesty sauce because of climate change
The 2019 horseradish crop was battered by unusually harsh weather, and the effects are showing up in fast food joints.
New York City bans foie gras
One thousand restaurants will have to take it off their menus by 2022.
Gardening in outer space is going to be tough
People are talking about moving to the moon and Mars, but what is everyone going to eat?
How to support farmers with your food shopping
Your focus should be on local growers, rather than those overseas.
Fast food is fueling Brazilian wildfires
When you buy a burger, it could be from a cow raised on Brazilian soy feed. That's a problem.
American government wants to put more food in your gas tank
Oh, the farmer and the oilman should be friends. But they are fighting over ethanol.
Thankful! Five ways the National Wild Turkey Federation is preserving tradition
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey in the United States and the preservation of our hunting heritage.
Video: The importance of forests in mitigating climate change
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is working with partners like American Forests on important global issues, including climate change.
Video: Well-managed forests provide habitat for at-risk species
Through forestry, SFI provides the essential security of long-term habitat conservation for at-risk species.
Sustainable forests work to address climate change
People committed to sustainability understand that there are many complexities to our global challenges. But one often overlooked fact is how valuable forests are in mitigating climate change.
High school students MAP the future of forests at Michigan State University
Despite a great need for future leaders in sustainable forestry, there are difficult barriers for many youths interested in pursuing related degrees. The Multicultural Apprenticeship Program (MAP) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to change that.
Sustainability and future forests at the World Scout Jamboree
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Project Learning Tree (PLT) joined Scouts from more than 150 countries at the 24th World Scout Jamboree last month.
Secret food habits of caribou suggest habitat improvements
Woodland caribou are considered threatened throughout much of Canada’s vast boreal forest.
Top 10 reasons to attend SFI’s annual conference: Forests of Opportunity
Every year, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative community comes together to exchange ideas, share innovations, and inspire those who have a vision of a world that values and benefits from sustainably managed forests.
53 schools win the Green Ribbon for 2019
Great things are happening for the environment at schools across the U.S. Thirty-five schools, 14 school districts, and four postsecondary institutions have been honored as U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) for 2019.
Three great ideas for the outdoorsy dad
About one in six men in the United States are fathers. That’s more than 70 million dads . It can be tempting to focus their Father’s Day on finding the perfect camping gadget, the best new fishing rod, or the latest hiking gear.
Just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week: Project Learning Tree announces 2019 Leadership in Education Award Winners
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2019, with National Teacher Day on May 7. Every year, Project Learning Tree (PLT) recognizes the educators who have made the most significant contributions to PLT with the Leadership in Education award.
Forest sustainability by the acre: 300M+ certified to SFI
More than 300 million acres of forests across the U.S. and Canada are certified to the SFI Forest Management Standard. In addition, tens of millions more are positively influenced by the SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard.
On World Water Day – forests are the answer
Whoever you are, wherever you are, water is your human right. That’s the theme of World Water Day 2019. It’s a day made official by the United Nations General Assembly that takes place every year on March 22.
Forests are easy to love: how to show it for the International Day of Forests
The theme for 2019 is “forests and education,” with the goal to increase understanding that sustainable forests are critical to our future.
New webinars engage the marketplace on responsible forest sourcing
GreenBlue is challenging companies throughout the United States and Canada to change their thinking about sustainable sourcing.
How sustainable forestry can help the legacy of African American Landowners
As we recognize African American History Month, it is important to highlight a lesser known part of this history - the legacy of forest ownership among the black community, and the leaders who are working to preserve it.
Connecting kids to nature: Latest free activity downloads from Project Learning Tree
Does your family PLT? Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program for children and teens in all grades.
Smart! Cornell engages kids with nest box building workshops
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. But the vast educational opportunities it offers aren’t reserved only for Ivy League students.
Trees & Turkeys: a bountiful partnership
This Thanksgiving, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) express gratitude for another productive year working together toward common goals, including ...
Why you should go to bat for … bats
Did you know the countdown for Halloween coincides with Bat Week? An annual, international celebration of the role of bats in nature, Bat Week is in flight Oct. 24—31, 2018.
New forest research project works to conserve caribou in western Alberta
Woodland caribou are an iconic but threatened species throughout Canada. They’re natural prey to bears and wolves, who can gain easier access to Caribou habitat through forest roads, pipelines, and other human disturbances.
Look for the label: the SFI logo is a sign of sustainable forestry
Where did your paper coffee cup come from? Does it support a red-cockaded woodpecker? Or a gopher tortoise?
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: How forests bring us together
The United Nations established the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in 1994 – the day is observed every year on August 9.
Project Learning Tree takes teaching outdoors
Remember staring out the window in math class as a kid? Or counting the minutes until spelling was over so you could go to recess? Project Learning Tree (PLT) embraces the fact that students would rather be outside than in ...
SFI and Habitat for Humanity DC team up to build homes in the nation’s capital
A diverse team of women from the forest product sector got together for a green cause.
Calling all birders: A new study is seeking participants in the Southeast U.S. this summer
Though it sounds like a technical term more suited for computer programming, avicaching is actually a growing practice that encourages birders to collect and share their data from bird-watching through an internationally known phone app.
Go inside the Carbon Vault: why it’s critical to know what’s beneath the Boreal Forest
Forest ecosystems sequester large amounts of carbon in vegetation and soils, off-setting the carbon emissions we produce and mitigating climate change. The boreal forest and its associated wetlands, in particular, provide critical carbon storage ...
7 things you didn’t know about Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day didn’t always involve buying cards, flowers, and candy, but it’s always been about showing moms love and appreciation.
Have you gone screen-free yet? Get 7 Tips for Screen-Free Week
Screen-Free Week lasts until May 6, so it’s not too late to unplug and play. Born out of a concern that digital entertainment dominates the lives of too many kids, SFW is a call to spend less time online.
Photo: Caterpillars, a love story
Our photo of the day comes from the romantic rain forest of Ecuador.
Photo: The vibrant beauty of a violet-green swallow
Our photo of the day comes from Calgary, Canada.
Photo: Hummingbird pauses on a pink banana bloom
Our photo of the day comes from a cloudforest in the Andes of Ecuador.
Photo: Burrowing owl and a moonrise
Our photo of the day comes from Davis, California.
Photo: Dark-eyed junco is the picture of spring
Our photo of the day comes from Jackson County, Oregon.