SFI Invests in Conservation and Community Partnership

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The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) forest certification program announced its new Conservation and Community Partnership Grant program today, furthering its long-standing commitment to research and bringing together diverse partners, including SFI Program Participants, conservation groups and several government agencies, to deliver conservation benefits across North America and tackle illegal logging issues globally.

SFI Inc.'s initial commitment of $675,00 to fund nine projects includes a contribution of $307,500 in 2010 alone. SFI Inc. chose projects that met key criteria, which included supporting requirements of the SFI 2010-2014 Standard, showing how SFI certification complements existing government initiatives in North America, and building partnerships which promote responsible forestry. Through the involvement of partners, the projects are expected to leverage additional resources and achieve a total value of $2.7 million.

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