This text, an article from Morning Ag Clips, reports that Clemson University has become the first organization to achieve full certification under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative's Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard. This certification, announced on Arbor Day, acknowledges Clemson's dedication to responsibly managing its campus trees and green spaces for long-term advantages. It also highlights Clemson's ongoing leadership in forestry, building on its prior SFI certification for its experimental forest. The university emphasizes the environmental and economic benefits of urban forests, including air quality improvement and stormwater reduction. An independent audit confirmed Clemson's adherence to various sustainability criteria, reinforcing its commitment to natural resource stewardship as a land-grant institution.
