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Forests of Opportunity: Join Us at the SFI Annual Conference October 21-25 in VirginiaSeptember 20, 2019Forests of Opportunity: Join Us at the SFI Annual Conference October 21-25 in Virginia
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Annual Conference brings together thought leaders and influencers to learn about the opportunities that forests provide—from understanding the conservation benefits of forest certification, to economic opportunities for local communities, to how students can become forest stewards. All this and more is waiting for you! Join us in Richmond, Virginia and be part of this signature conference, positioned at the nexus of environmental, social, and economic issues—where healthy forests, vibrant communities, and responsible purchasing come together to improve society. The diverse range of attendees includes conservation and community partners, Indigenous leaders, environmental educators, and engaged forest product customers from across Canada and the U.S. Speaker and Session Highlights Hear from an impressive lineup of speakers and participate in a wide range of sessions, network with peers, and make new contacts. Check out the agenda for more details about these session topics:
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This Giving Tuesday Help PLT Canada Foster a Lifetime of LearningImagine what introducing one child to nature through Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT) can do. Imagine a little girl learned how forests improve water quality through a PLT activity. It sparked her curiosity and ignited a passion for the environment. Now she’s a water quality engineer, improving access to clean drinking water. All because of one teacher doing one activity with this one little girl. Now imagine the positive impacts 145 million students have made on our environment, thanks to… |
