Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative Implementation Committee

08/07/2025

ATTENTION LOGGER TRAINING PARTICIPANTS: Registration is now open.

07/24/2025

Click on the link below to learn about the "Green Illusion" and how an untrained eye can sometimes deceive us when we consider the health of our forests just by looking at them.

Lush green vegetation does not always mean a forest is healthy or bode well for the forest’s future.CHAPTERS:00:00 – What’s the Green Illusion?00:48 – Native...

07/16/2025

"By understanding the interconnectedness of forests and water quality, and by adhering to established BMPs during timber harvesting, we can protect these resources for the benefit of all living things. Responsible forest management is not just about sustaining trees; it includes safeguarding the very water that sustains life."

Timber harvesting can pose risks to water resources if not carried out responsibly. To mitigate these impacts, Pennsylvania requires that Best Management Practices (BMPs) be used during earth disturbance activities, such as logging.

06/24/2025

Pennsylvania Implementation Committee staff have been in Lancaster attending the Association of Consulting Foresters 2025 National Conference this week. SFI proudly sponsored and awarded the 2025 Chapter of the Year Awards last evening. We appreciate all that ACF does to support the professional foresters that help landowners across Pennsylvania, and beyond, sustainably manage their forests lands.

06/24/2025

Check out our Agricultural Air Pressure Calculator, designed to provide an indicative cold inflation working air pressure recommendation based on specific parameters entered.

06/13/2025

SFI and the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee Celebrate 30th Anniversary!

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary this year, we invite you to share your stories, perspectives, and reflections on SFI. Whether you’ve been involved in the Committee, participated in training programs, partnered on projects, or simply value the role SFI has played in promoting responsible forest management in Pennsylvania and beyond, we’d love to hear from you. Your stories and experiences are an important part of the history, and we hope you'll join us in commemorating this milestone by sharing your voice: https://forms.gle/zGmSfoUpqEaYJEtS7

They are also excited to share a brand-new history webpage that tells the story of SFI's journey — from the early days of SFI to the present. The page features a newly released publication "A History of SFI & the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee 1995–2025” — capturing 30 years of collaboration, leadership, and commitment to responsible forestry and education: https://sfiofpa.org/history/

Bringing The Standard To Life PENNSYLVANIA SFI IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE At the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, we believe that sustainable forests are critical to our collective future. SFI is a sustainability leader through our work in standards, conservation, community, and education. Contact Us....

06/12/2025

https://sfiofpa.org/history/

06/09/2025

In the forest industry, safety is a core value—not just a policy or priority. When safety is deeply embedded into your organization’s culture, it transcends rules and regulations.

06/07/2025

The fluorescent orange tuxedo T-shirt….For the logger who wants to be seen in the woods and respected in the saw shop. This shirt says “I fell trees and turn heads.”

06/07/2025

The Game of Logging national competition is about to get started at the 2025 PA Timber Show.

The Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative Implementation Committee proudly partners with the Game of Logging program as part of our logger safety training.

06/06/2025

Fire is a problem on logging operations, not only because it can destroy expensive logging equipment, but because it can also ignite dangerous wildfires that harm forests, contribute to climate change, and risk lives and property. How can loggers prevent fire on their operations? How should loggers respond if a fire ignites? These are the questions we are answering today at our SFI logger training workshop at the PA Timber Show. Thanks to Eric Probert with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for sharing his expertise.