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The independent Board of Directors that governs the SFI program has three chambers that recognize economic, environmental and social sectors equally<ref name="C6">[http://www.sfiprogram.org/sustainable-forestry-initiative/sfi-governance.php SFI Governance]</ref>. |
The independent Board of Directors that governs the SFI program has three chambers that recognize economic, environmental and social sectors equally<ref name="C6">[http://www.sfiprogram.org/sustainable-forestry-initiative/sfi-governance.php SFI Governance]</ref>. |
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The SFI Program is supported by major conservation groups such as Conservation International, American Bird Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited and the Conservation Fund, and is internationally recognized and accepted by governments, organizations, and companies around the world<ref name="C7">[http://www.sfiprogram.org/sustainable-forestry-initiative/sfi-recognition.php SFI Recognition]</ref> |
The SFI Program is supported by major conservation groups such as Conservation International, American Bird Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited and the Conservation Fund, and is internationally recognized and accepted by governments, organizations, and companies around the world<ref name="C7">[http://www.sfiprogram.org/sustainable-forestry-initiative/sfi-recognition.php SFI Recognition]</ref>. Those that recognize SFI-labeled products include the U.S. General Services Administration<ref name="C8">[http://contacts.gsa.gov/webforms.nsf/0/16A3F7C2E0044E4485256F4D00628BE3/$file/SFO_8-29-08.pdf Solicitation For Offers]</ref>, the Competition Bureau of Canada<ref name="C9">[http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/02700.html Competition Bureau of Canada]</ref>; Public Works and Government Services Canada<ref name="C10">[http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/biens-property/questions-eng.html Public Works and Government Services Canada]</ref>; Environment Canada's EcoLogo<ref name="C11">[http://www.ec.gc.ca/education/default.asp?lang=en&n=743D106D-1 Environment Canada's EcoLogo]</ref>; and the United Kingdom's Central Point of Expertise on Timber<ref name="C12">[http://www.proforest.net/cpet/documents United Kingdom's Central Point of Expertise on Timber]</ref>. In a 2008 statement, the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers included SFI among certification programs that “demonstrate, and promote the sustainability of forest management practices in Canada."<ref name="C13">[http://www.sfmcanada.org/CMFiles/PublicationLibrary/CCFM_Statement_Forest_Certification_EN1KWA-24122008-5150.pdf Canadian Council of Forest Ministers, 2008 statement]</ref> |
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In its 2009 Seven Sins of Greenwashing report, TerraChoice Environmental Marketing says SFI is a credible eco-label because the SFI program meets three key criteria – third-party certified, publicly available standard, and transparent standard development process<ref name="C14">[http://sinsofgreenwashing.org/ Sins of Greenwashing]</ref>. |
In its 2009 Seven Sins of Greenwashing report, TerraChoice Environmental Marketing says SFI is a credible eco-label because the SFI program meets three key criteria – third-party certified, publicly available standard, and transparent standard development process<ref name="C14">[http://sinsofgreenwashing.org/ Sins of Greenwashing]</ref>. |
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Revision as of 00:47, 12 March 2010
SFI Inc. is a non-profit, charitable, independent organization with more than 195 million acres[1] certified to its forest certification standard in the United States and Canada. The Sustainable forestry initiative is the world’s largest single forest certification standard[2] and according to the United Nations, is the fastest growing when it comes to chain of custody certifications[3].
The rigorous, science-based SFI standard covers key values such as protection of biodiversity, species at risk and wildlife habitat; sustainable harvest levels; protection of water quality; and prompt regeneration. A new SFI 2010-2014 Standard, developed through an open review process, took effective on Jan. 1, 2010[2]. All SFI certifications require independent, third-party audits[4] and are performed by internationally accredited certification bodies[5].
The independent Board of Directors that governs the SFI program has three chambers that recognize economic, environmental and social sectors equally[6].
The SFI Program is supported by major conservation groups such as Conservation International, American Bird Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited and the Conservation Fund, and is internationally recognized and accepted by governments, organizations, and companies around the world[7]. Those that recognize SFI-labeled products include the U.S. General Services Administration[8], the Competition Bureau of Canada[9]; Public Works and Government Services Canada[10]; Environment Canada's EcoLogo[11]; and the United Kingdom's Central Point of Expertise on Timber[12]. In a 2008 statement, the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers included SFI among certification programs that “demonstrate, and promote the sustainability of forest management practices in Canada."[13] In its 2009 Seven Sins of Greenwashing report, TerraChoice Environmental Marketing says SFI is a credible eco-label because the SFI program meets three key criteria – third-party certified, publicly available standard, and transparent standard development process[14].
Many green building tools, including the the National Home Building Standard in the United States[15] and Green Globes[16], recognize wood products certified to credible certification programs including SFI.
The SFI program only certifies lands in the United States and Canada, and program participants must comply with all applicable laws.For sources outside of North America without effective laws, participants must avoid illegal or other controversial sources[17]. The SFI program supports activities by international experts to find ways to address the problem of illegal logging[18].
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See also
External links
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.
- Sustainable Forestry Initiative entry at ecolabelling.org
- TerraChoice 2009 Report on Greenwashing
- Central Point of Expertise on Timber 2008 Forest Certification Assessment
- Conservation Fund President and CEO Larry Selzer, on forest certification
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References
- ^ SFI Marks 2,000 Chain-of-Custody Certified Locations
- ^ a b SFI Inc. Launches New Standard, Leads Forest Certification Forward
- ^ Forest Products- Annual Market Review
- ^ Independent Certification Bodies
- ^ SFI Accreditation
- ^ SFI Governance
- ^ SFI Recognition
- ^ Solicitation For Offers
- ^ Competition Bureau of Canada
- ^ Public Works and Government Services Canada
- ^ Environment Canada's EcoLogo
- ^ United Kingdom's Central Point of Expertise on Timber
- ^ Canadian Council of Forest Ministers, 2008 statement
- ^ Sins of Greenwashing
- ^ NAHB
- ^ Green Globes
- ^ SFI Requirements 2010-2014 Section 7
- ^ Prevent Illegal Logging