Bringing The Standard To Life
PENNSYLVANIA SFI IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
At the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, we believe that sustainable forests are critical to our collective future. SFI is a sustainability leader through our work in standards, conservation, community, and education.
Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee
Who We Are
We are the local representation for the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Program in Pennsylvania. We work hard to support business operations by training and developing the logger workforce, educating the public about the value of working forests, promoting SFI forest certification, and assisting with regulatory issues. Our alliance of deeply committed professionals from across Pennsylvania's forestry community builds partnerships with many other conservation organizations who depend on the forest industry to advance their own missions. These relationships allow us to serve with great impact.
PURPOSE
Our purpose is to promote wise forest stewardship, enabling Pennsylvania communities to thrive through a successful forest products industry.
Pennsylvania SFI QUALIFIED LOGGING PROFESSIONALS
A person with specialized skills in timber harvesting who has successfully completed training and continuing education requirements recognized by the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee.
SFI Certified Organizations
SFI-Certified Organizations are the foundation of the SFI program’s success. These entities make a commitment to the SFI Standards and have been third-party certified by independent auditors to be in conformance with all aspects of the SFI Standards.
SIC Partners
SIC Partners help to promote sustainable forestry practices throughout Pennsylvania by voluntarily pledging a set contribution annually to the Pennsylvania SIC based on mill production from PA forest resources.
SIC Supporters
SIC Supporters help to promote sustainable forestry practices by voluntarily pledging meaningful contributions to the Pennsylvania SIC. While these entities and their products or services are not certified to the SFI Standard, they help promote the wise use of Pennsylvania’s forest resources and protect their economic, social, and ecological values for today and generations to come.
Inconsistent Practices Reporting Program
What can I do if I witness forest practices that do not appear to be consistent with SFI Standards?
The Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Implementation Committee’s Inconsistent Practices Program provides a publicly accessible process for individuals and organizations to bring forward questions and concerns about the management and practices of SFI-Certified Organizations, or other entities engaged with the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee, that appear to deviate from the SFI Standards’ principles and objectives. By identifying and addressing these deviations, the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee aims to ensure that companies adhere to sustainable forestry practices, promoting responsible and environmentally appropriate forest management.
