Join us for an informative presentation on the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). The presentation details history, membership and qualification for the SFI standards and what it means to have that certification.
Presenter: Jennifer Sinclair
Jennifer Sinclair has been with Sierra Pacific Windows for nine years, starting in the marketing department before transitioning to her current role as an Architectural Consultant covering Northern California and Reno. As a trusted resource for Architects and Designers, she provides AIA-accredited courses, technical guidance, product recommendations, samples, and sales tools to support their projects. With a deep understanding of architectural solutions, she is committed to helping professionals find high-quality, innovative window and door designs tailored to their needs.
Sierra Pacific Windows is a division of Sierra Pacific Industries, which sustainably manages over 2.4 million acres of timberland across California, Oregon, and Washington. As one of the largest millwork producers and lumber companies in the U.S., Sierra Pacific controls every step of the process —from planted seed to finished product — to ensure uncompromising quality. Guided by founder Red Emmerson’s philosophy, “Don’t pass on bad product,” Sierra Pacific maintains rigorous standards, ensuring that only the best windows and doors reach customers.
Dedicated to sustainability, Sierra Pacific adheres to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) and surpasses industry regulations to protect forests, water quality, and wildlife habitats. This commitment to responsible stewardship ensures that every product reflects the company’s dedication to excellence and environmental responsibility.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore developments in forestry practices, supply and demand of wood consumption, and impact of forest ownership on industry and trade.
- Discuss the importance of forest certification for environmental
sustainability, including protection of wildlife, aquatic animals, water quality and the conservation of biological diversity, and provide an overview of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). - Review the SFI Standards, Principles, and Objectives, and the benefits to our wellness and health of our forests, with focus on Chain of Custody procurement ensuring wood products originated from sustainable forests.
- Investigate the benefits of using certified wood and the relevancy to LEED and other green building programs. Wood is the most energy-efficient and environmentally friendly building material, and compare it to steel and concrete. Importance of forests on sequestering carbon.
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