Forest Certification
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Principles of SFI
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All SFI program participants support the following principles:
Sustainable Forestry
To practice sustainable forestry to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs 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.
Responsible Practices
To use in forests, and promote among other forest landowners, sustainable forestry practices that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible.
Forest Health and Productivity
To protect forests from wildfire, pests, diseases and other damaging agents to maintain and improve long-term forest health and productivity.
Protecting Forests of Exceptional Conservation Value & Special Sites
To manage forests and lands of special significance (e.g., biologically, geologically, culturally or historically significant) in a manner that takes into account their unique qualities.
Legal Compliance
To comply with applicable federal, state or local forestry and related environmental laws and regulations.
Continual Improvement
To continually improve the practice of forest management and also to monitor, measure and report performance in achieving the commitment to sustainable forestry.