Lunch and Learn Hosted by Sierra Pacific
Join AIAT for a Lunch and Learn hosted by Sierra Pacific and focused on sustainable forestry!
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Center for Architecture and Design
14 E Peace St. | Raleigh, NC
1 LU|HSW
FREE for AIAT Members/Annual Partners
$20 for Non-Members
Explore the developments in forestry practices, supply and demand of wood consumption, and impact of forest ownership on industry and trade. We will discuss the importance of forest certification for environmental sustainability, including protection of wildlife, water quality and the conservation of biological diversity, and provide an overview of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). We will cover the benefits to our wellness and health of our forests, and how Chain of Custody procurement ensures wood products originate from sustainable forests. More benefits are revealed when comparing wood to steel and concrete, and looking at how carbon is sequestered long term. The program discusses forest fire prevention, wildlife preservation and how Sierra Pacific manages 2.4 million acres of forest as they grow trees from seed.
