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SFI and PLT Canada are recruiting mentors and mentees for a Green Mentor cohort that launches in October. By committing two or three hours each month over six months, mentees and mentors will share knowledge, gain new perspectives, and make lifelong connections.

SFI's new Conservation Impact: A Decade of Success report provides an executive-level summary of the results of SFI's conservation impact work over the past 10 years and how the science behind well-managed forests and sustainable supply chains supports conservation goals.
Jacob Handel, who recently joined SFI as Senior Director, Indigenous Relations, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience engaging with Indigenous communities and SFI-certified organizations. 
SFI was recently named a recipient of a $249K Wood Innovations Grant from the USDA Forest Service to help tell the story of how building with wood from responsibly managed forests provides numerous benefits—in and outside the forest.

The grant aims to expand the use of climate-smart wood products, strengthen emerging wood markets, and support active management to improve forest health and resilience.

Building with SFI-certified wood plays a key role in mitigating climate change, improving occupant health and well-being, and bridging the gap between rural and urban economic development.
More than 350 people from the SFI and PLT networks gathered for a week filled with learning and discussion opportunities on the most pressing issues and challenges facing people and the planet, and how forests and environmental education can provide solutions.

The event also saw six awards given in recognition of outstanding leadership and innovation. Click here for a recap of the conference.
Hear Maria Chiarella, SFI's Manager of Mentorship and Youth Programs, share her experiences joining the XV World Forestry Congress and helping convene more than 100 mentorship participants from around the world. Read more.
Do you know someone passionate about the power of forest-focused collaboration? The Sustainable Forestry Initiative is seeking applicants for the following positions: