The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) have launched a pilot project to help bioenergy companies support responsible forest management through their procurement of woody biomass. The joint effort reflects the recognition by both organizations that the bioenergy industry provides new market opportunities for forest landowners and managers, but that appropriate steps should be in place for the procurement of forest fiber in order to maintain the health of the forest resource. The project will assist facilities that produce renewable energy or transportation fuels from woody biomass to establish a responsible procurement system.