SFI, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to improving sustainable forest management in the US and Canada through the Sustainable Forestry Initiative program. There are many ways you can support the SFI Program:
- Ask for SFI: SFI certified companies offer an array of products for you, your home or business. When purchasing wood or paper based products, ask for SFI certified products.
- Make a donation: Donations to SFI, Inc are 100% tax deductible. You can mail checks to Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc., c/o Amy Doty, 1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 810, Arlington, VA.
- Become a SFI Supporting Organization. The SFI regularly partners with conservation, social interest and other groups on common issues. If you or your organization would like to be listed as an SFI Supporter, please email Allison Welde, Manager, Conservation Partnerships, or call 703.875.9500 x 24. You can learn more about SFI Supporters here.
Become an SFI Supporter
Many conservation, social, and professional organizations support the SFI Program. SFI Supporters are able to work directly with SFI, Inc. or SFI certified companies to achieve common goals in sustainable forest management. Supporters also have the ability to work on task groups (such as the SFI Standard Review task groups or issue specific task groups), the External Review Panel, or even the SFI Board of Directors. If your interests include sustainable forest management on over 130 million acres in the US and Canada, then you should consider becoming an SFI Supporter. For more information, email Allison Welde, Manager, Conservation Partnerships, or call 703.875.9500 x 24.
Conservation Partners
Conservation organizations interested in sustainable forest management support the SFI program. Through their support, these organizations benefit from direct access to the people and organizations responsible for the management of over 130 million acres in North America.
Current Conservation Supporters Include:
- American Bird Conservancy
- American Forests
- American Tree Farm System
- Arkansas Wildlife Federation
- Bat Conservation International, Inc.
- Center for Wildlife Information
- The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
- The Conservation Fund
- Conservation Federation of Missouri
- Ducks Unlimited
- Izaak Walton League of America
- Longleaf Alliance
- Michigan United Conservation Clubs
- National Association of Conservation Districts
- National Fisheries Institute
- National Tree Trust
- National Wild Turkey Federation
- The Pacific Forest Trust
- Quality Deer Management Association
- Quail Unlimited
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
- Ruffed Grouse Society
- Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
- South Carolina Wildlife Federation
- The Wildlife Society
- Tree Musketeers
- Wildlife Habitat Council
- Wildlife Management Institute
Social Interest, Professional and Government Groups in Support of SFI include:
- American Legislative Exchange Council
- Council of State Governments
- Forest Resources Association
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
- National Association of Conservation Districts
- National Association of Professional Forestry Schools and Colleges
- National Association of State Foresters
- Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association
- Northwest Regional Planning Commission
- Society of American Foresters
- USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
