WHY SFI

CONSERVATION

protecting resources. preserving Futures.

Forests give us so much—clean water, wildlife habitat, resilient communities, and the outdoor experiences we love. Across Michigan, people are learning of the vital need for forest conservation to provide these essential benefits for generations.

At SFI, we are leading the way.

We believe in a future where forests are healthy, thriving, and valued for all they provide.

Through innovative conservation work, we are:

  • Supporting biodiversity and restoring wildlife habitat

  • Strengthening forest resilience to wildfire

  • Safeguarding clean, dependable water resources

  • Ensuring forests continue to power strong local economies

We partner with researchers, landowners, Indigenous communities, and certified organizations to turn knowledge into action—using world-class data, science, and reporting to drive measurable, nature-based solutions

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. As an independent, non-profit organization, we collaborate with our diverse network to help address local and global sustainability challenges. SFI works with the forest sector, brand owners, conservation groups, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, governments, and universities.