Sustainable Forestry Initiative president Kathy Abusow to retire in 2…

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) has announced that President and CEO Kathy Abusow will retire in 2026, after leading the organisation through a period of substantial growth and increased global recognition. Under her leadership, SFI expanded its reach across North America, making notable progress in advancing sustainable forestry practices and strengthening its relevance in both the forestry sector and environmental sustainability.

A Legacy of Growth and Impact

Throughout her tenure, Abusow has been instrumental in driving practical sustainability solutions that have yielded measurable results. One of her key achievements was increasing the SFI certified land area to more than 370 million acres (150 million hectares) in both Canada and the U.S. These acres are certified under the SFI Forest Management…