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Webinar Description:
This seminar introduces SFI's Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard, designed to help communities achieve sustainable, resilient urban forests. Participants will learn about SFI’s mission to advance sustainability through forest-focused collaborations, key components of the Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard.
This standard provides communities with a framework to enhance ecosystem health, support biodiversity, and foster community well-being. Attendees will gain insights into how certification works and how it supports sustainable urban forestry efforts, empowering communities to manage their green spaces effectively and contribute to broader environmental and social benefits.
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Learning Objectives:
1. How SFI is advancing sustainability through forest-focused collaborations.
2. How the Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard can provide communities with a roadmap to enhance ecosystem services.
3. How the Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard addresses common landscape concerns and problems.
Alix Olson
As part of SFI’s urban and community forestry team, Alix works to increase the resiliency and sustainability of communities, both large and small. During her time at SFI, Alix has focused on supporting the development of the new SFI Urban and Community Forestry Sustainability Standard. She is passionate about urban forestry and creating sustainable standards for the forest sector. Before joining SFI, she worked as a Tree Specialist at a tree nursery, a Landscape Technician for the City of Edmonton, and was part of the Environmental Management team at the District of North Vancouver. Alix holds a Bachelor of Urban Forestry from the University of British Columbia, an Environmental Management Certificate from the University of Calgary, and is an ISA Certified Arborist.
