Chief Christiansen Recognized With the SFI President’s Award for Leadership Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES WASHINGTON and OTTAWA , May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) announced today that USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen is the winner of the 2021 SFI President’s Award. The award is given to an individual or an organization that leads the forest community on important issues related to sustainability, education, and collaboration. Christiansen is being recognized by SFI for her longstanding leadership on myriad issues critical to the future of the forest sector including building a diverse workforce, educating youth, and enhancing biodiversity.