This FREE Webinar from the Canadian Tree Fund (CTF) will discuss SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative)’s new Urban Forest sustainability standard! This standard and the resulting certification program will help municipalities increase recognition of our urban forestry programs.
This presentation will quickly set the stage for the evolution of urban and community forestry and the synergy of bringing SFI into the sector. We’re actively blurring the lines between urban forests and traditional forests. Our trees, air, water, and associate macro and micro flora and fauna don’t recognize political boundaries. Forest certification has helped us increase sustainability and marketability of our forests and we’re bringing similar tools to urban and community forests.
The trees and forests where we live, work, learn, and play are vital for our health, climate adaptation, economy, and sustainability through their many benefits. SFI is working with Arbor Day Foundation, American Forests, International Society of Arboriculture, Society of Municipal Foresters, and Trees Canada to develop the SFI Urban and Community Forests Sustainability Standard and the resulting certification program to further drive the evolution and recognition of our urban forestry programs across the US, Canada, and beyond. Municipalities and counties will be able to work to this sector-developed standard and receive recognition through the third-party verified certification.
Join us to learn how we are addressing issues like human health, equity, climate change, and biodiversity while ensuring organizations utilize science, research, and technology.
Speaker Bio
Paul Johnson is the Senior Director of Urban and Community Forestry for the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Paul is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, Municipal Specialist, and is Tree Risk Assessment Qualified and is a SAF Certified Forester. Paul believes that #TreesAreKey to healthier, happier, safer communities.
See the current draft standard from SFI here.
This webinar is FREE – brought to you by CTF! Please consider donating to help CTF in their mission to support tree education and research.

Earn 1 CEU by attending live! Nov 1 @ 12:00 PM EST

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7033125509627012880