Washington SFI Implementation Committee Recognized for Engaging Youth in Forest Literacy and Career Opportunities
L-R: Nadine Block, Senior VP, Network Initiatives, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Erin Feeney, Pathways Program Coordinator, Western Forestry & Conservation Association and Washington SFI Implementation Committee Coordinator, Ben Cazell, Director of Sustainability, Rayonier and Washington SFI Implementation Committee Chair, and Gordy Mouw, Director, Network Relations, Sustainable Forestry Initiative
The
Washington SFI Implementation Committee
(SIC) was recognized for promoting forest sector career pathways and fostering forestry literacy among young people, engaging students, educators, and communities about the critical role of forestry to Washington's economy and communities.
'The Washington SIC has been leading the way in outreach to the next generation, enthusiastically expanding awareness of the value of responsible management of our forests and the opportunities for forestry and conservation careers,' said Nadine Block, SFI Senior VP of Network Initiatives.
SFI-certified organizations that participate in the Washington SIC engaged with thousands of students, parents, and educators across the state. The Washington SIC also created and promoted a
'Jobs in Sustainable Forestry' video
that shows the diverse careers available in the forest sector.
As part of these community outreach efforts, the Washington SIC also
Washington SIC Chair Ben Cazell accepted the award on behalf of the Committee, 'Much of our work in the forest sector happens out of sight for the general public, particularly those living in urban areas,' said Cazell. 'By engaging people in meaningful ways and different settings, we are building a foundational understanding of sustainable forestry that will shape informed perspectives and future career paths—in our state and beyond.'
The
SFI External Review Panel
is an independent body that provides an independent review of SFI's work and selects the SFI Implementation Committee Achievement Award winner recipient. 'We appreciate the tremendous work conducted by SICs across Canada and the US, and we applaud the Washington SIC for being a model for outreach to youth and adults about the important role of sustainable forestry and job opportunities in this sector,' said Scott Phillips, Chair of the SFI External Review Panel and the State Forester of South Carolina.
ABOUT SFI
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) advances sustainability through forest-focused collaboration. We are an independent, nonprofit organization that leverages four interconnected pillars of work: standards, conservation, community, and education. SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and governments. Collaborating with our network, we leverage SFI-certified forests and products as powerful tools to help solve sustainability challenges such as climate action, conservation of biodiversity, education of future generations, and sustainable economic development. Learn more at
forests.org
.
ABOUT THE WASHINGTON SIC
The mission of the Washington State SFI Implementation Committee is to promote and foster an understanding of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and to promote sustainable forestry practices on all forestlands in the state. Learn more at
https://www.wasfi.org
.
MEDIA CONTACT
Christine Leduc
VP, Communications and Government Relations
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
613-706-1114
media@forests.org
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