Here are just some of the things SFI’s third-party certification does for Oregon’s forests
• Requires protection of endangered species and old-growth forests
• Protects sensitive resource values like water quality and soil productivity
• Ensures environmentally sound and socially responsive forest practices
• Requires prompt reforestation.
• Supports training for loggers and forest professionals
• Addresses Forests with Exceptional Conservation Value

Our members include forest landowners, forest product manufactures, consulting firms, and independent company owners, which come from every corner of Oregon. If you would like additional information please contact the Oregon SFI Implementation Committee coordinator, Chris Jarmer at 503-586-1243.

One point needs to be corrected – SFI is not an industry standard. It just went through an 18-month process that was totally open, and led to the latest standard (check it out – you’ll see how comprehensive it is). Its independent board represents environmental, social and economic concerns equally. And Oregon is well represented – our state forester Marvin Brown is board chair, Oregon’s Bob Luoto, who represents independent professional loggers, is vice-chair, and Bill Street of the Woodworkers Department of the IAMAW is a member of the social chamber.

Just 10 percent of the world’s forests certified to a sustainable forest management standard. It’s time to stop trying to decide which of the top performers is best and start looking for ways to certify more forests.