LINKING SCIENCE AND THE SUPPLY CHAIN — WHY CONSERVATION IMPACT MATTERS 10:30 am to 12:00 pm GRAND BALLROOM Sponsored by: Hancock Timber Resource Group Brand owners need science-based information to help consumers understand the conservation-related values of responsible forest management. This session will offer insights on the water- and biodiversity-related contributions associated with sustainably grown and sourced products. MODERATOR Paul Trianosky - Chief Conservation Officer, SFI Inc. SPEAKERS Bettina Ring - State Forester, Virginia Department of Forestry and SFI Board Member, will share highlights of a new partnership between Virginia, Pennsylvania and local leaders aimed at quantifying potential impacts of land conversion on water quality and demonstrating water filtration savings through forestland retention. Healy Hamilton - Chief Scientist and Vice President for Conservation Science, NatureServe, will speak about NatureServe’s efforts to quantify biodiversity values in well-managed forests, and more broadly on the topic of the biodiversity values in n these forests. Dana Villeneuve - Sustainability Specialist, New Belgium Brewing Company, will share insights about New Belgium’s approach to honoring nature at every turn of the business, with an emphasis on their water conservation & advocacy efforts and the brand owner’s perspective on the necessity of transparency within the supply chain. ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm FLAMINGO/SANDPIPER DECKS Sponsored by: International Paper SFI Inc. will recognize special achievements during the Annual Awards Luncheon. Winners will be announced for the President’s Award, the 18th Annual SFI Implementation Committee Achievement Award, the Leadership in Conservation Award and the Sharon Haines Memorial Award for Innovation and Leadership in Sustainability. NETWORKING BREAK AND EXHIBITION 1:30 pm to 1:45 pm WEDNESDAY COFFEE BREAKS Sponsored by: American Tree Farm System Sustainable Forestry Initiative | 15
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