The SFI Program is a comprehensive system of principles, objectives and performance measures developed by foresters, conservationists and scientists that when put into practice, ensures forests are being managed in a sustainable manner. The standard is based on a set of core principles that address economic, environmental, cultural and legal factors, as well as a commitment to continual improvement.
The Ontario SFI Implementation Committee (OSIC) promotes and fosters understanding of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and encourages the implementation of sustainable forestry practices to wood suppliers, landowners and the public.
The purpose of this website is to provide an overview of the key components of the SFI Program and to provide links to additional sources of information.
Welcome to the Ontario SFI Implementation
Committee's Website
SFI® Program
Sustainable Forestry is based on the concept of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the anticipated needs of future generations. This is accomplished by practicing a land stewardship ethic that integrates the reforestation, managing, growing, nurturing and harvesting of trees for useful products with the conservation of soil, air and water quality, biological diversity, wildlife and aquatic habitat, recreation, and aesthetics.
The SFI® program is a comprehensive system of principles, objectives and performance measures developed by foresters, conservationists and scientists that, when put into practice, ensures forests are being managed in a sustainable manner.
SFI's profile in Canada flourishes as Forest Management continues to evolve and improve. A number of companies have adopted the SFI® program in Ontario, and have either certified or are in the process of certifying to the standard.
To learn more about the SFI® program, please visit SFI Inc's website. To stay informed, you can also subscribe to the SFI Monthly Newsletter, or follow the SFI blog "good for Forests"
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