2016 SFI Annual Conference

September 27-29, 2016 | Clearwater Beach, Florida

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Every year the SFI Annual Conference is the must attend event for those who want to engage in discussions with some of the foremost thought leaders in the forest sector. SFI brings together people passionate about strengthening the vital links between sustainable forests, responsible purchasing and thriving communities.

Network with people from the conservation, community and economic sectors who care about the future of forests. Past attendees include CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, conservation and community practitioners, tribal and aboriginal leaders, forest managers, university faculty and students, government representatives, and many more.

Thought Provoking Ideas
This year’s conference has some engaging ideas and thought-provoking themes, presented by a great lineup of speakers!

  • Management Solutions on Large Landscapes
  • Driving Sustainability in Global Fiber Supply
  • Innovation in Engaging Stakeholders in the Forest Products Supply Chain
  • Linking Science and the Supply Chain – Why Conservation Impact Matters
  • Linking Forestry to the Next Generation
  • Empowering Communities in Building the Future Forest
  • Sustainability in the Global Pellet Market
  • Climate Resiliency and the Carbon Marketplace
  • The Role of Forest Products in Green Building
  • Check out the sessions and speakers here.

read more/source: http://www.sfiprogram.org/annual-conference/annual-conference-2016/

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