African Blackwood Conservation Project
A non-profit organization devoted to replanting this threatened species in Tanzania. Blackwood is the premier wood of choice for fine concert-quality woodwind instruments, and the tree plays a vital role in the ecology of the East African savannah.
http://www.blackwoodconservation.orgAlaska Rainforest Campaign
Coalition of regional and national environmental groups working to protect and restore the last great expanse of temperate rain forest in North America. Site includes information about forests and rainforests.
http://www.akrain.org/
Alternatives to Slash-and-Burn Programme
The Alternatives to Slash-and-Burn Programme works on two interlinked global problems: rural poverty and the environmental effects of deforestation in the humid tropics.
http://www.asb.cgiar.org
Amazon Conservation Team
Focus on cultural aspects - ACT is dedicated to creating new conservation strategies by combining indigenous knowledge with Western science to understand, document and preserve the biological and cultural diversity of the Amazon.
http://www.amazonteam.org/
Amazon Tree Diversity Network
Biodiversity mapping and modeling of the pan-Amazon (Amazonia and the Guyana Shield). Developing spatial model of tree á-diversity of the area. With diversity maps, discussion and methods.
http://www.bio.uu.nl/~herba/Guyana/Amazon_plot_network/Index.htm
Ancient Forest Exploration and Research
Information and research about Ontario's remaining old-growth forest ecosystems, including where to see them and how to help conserve them.
http://www.ancientforest.org
APFT
Multi-disciplinary project sponsored by the European Community which aims to investigate and document the future of the peoples of the rainforest. Involves over 30 researchers in the Caribbean,
http://lucy.ukc.ac.uk/Rainforest/
Asia Pacific Forest Certification Information
A forest certification service aims to develop a certification information network to educate stakeholders and promote certification in East Asia and the Pacific.
http://www.forestandtradeasia.org
Audubon Sanctuary, Francis Beidler Forest
National Audubon Society wildlife Sanctuary, one of the lartest virgin blackwater cypress-tupelo swamp forest left in the world (11,000+ acres).
http://www.southernpride.com/swamp/
Be Woods Wise! - The Maine Forest Service
The Maine Forest Service, shares your vision for beautiful, healthy and productive woodland. We respect your decisions, and can help put your decisions into action.
http://www.maine.gov/doc/mfs/woodswise/
Big Scrub Land Management Services
Provides information about the subtropical rainforests of eastern Australia and includes pictures of rainforest plants, strategies for rainforest regeneration and general land management advice.
http://www.bigscrub.net
BIOTA-AFRICA
A German-supported (mega)transect study of the Biodiversity of West Africa (Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Benin), East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda), and Southern Africa (Namibia and South Africa).
http://www.biota-africa.de
Bois et forets des tropiques
scientific review disseminating knowledge on tropical forest in french, english and spanish.
http://bft.cirad.fr
British Columbia Ministry of Forests
An official government site about forest policy in British Columbia. Site also includes facts and data.
http://www.gov.bc.ca/for/
British Trees
Guide to the native trees of Britain, plus links to other web resources on forestry and conservation of British Native trees, including forest conservation organizations.
http://www.british-trees.com
Citizens for Responsible Forest Management
CRFM is committed to preserving and enhancing the ecological stability of the Santa Cruz Mountains environment, especially wildlife habitat and watershed stability, water quality and all beneficial uses of water including fisheries.
http://www.crfm.org/
Cloud Forest Alive
Live cams of nesting quetzals and hummingbirds from the cloud forest of Costa Rica. Learn about the importance of preserving the biodiversity of the meso-American biological corridor.
http://www.cloudforestalive.org/
Daintree Rainforest
Guide to the Daintree region of Tropical North Queensland, Australia. Covers threats, ecological and aboriginal history, flora and fauna, climate and news.
http://www.daintreerainforest.com
Decoding the Silent Lyrics of Rain Forests
The "Tree of Life" shows that animals and plants have a common primordial ancestor. A Nigerian scientist, Philip Emeagwali, argues that the rain forests are the untapped technological gold mines of the 21st century.
http://www.emeagwali.com/essays/technology/rain-forests/decoding-the-silent-lyrics-of-rain-forests.html
Dry Rainforest Restoration and Rehabilitation Project
The Grafton Dry Rainforest Remnant is located on the lower slopes of the floodplain of the Clarence River north of Grafton. It is described as having very high conservation significance and is considered the best remaining dry rainforest remnant o
http://users.tpg.com.au/users/frizzle/
East Maui Watershed Partnership
EWMP works to protect East Maui's native Hawaiian rainforest and primary water source by building fenced exclosures and removing invasive species. Details of goals, projects, natural and cultural history of Maui's rainforests. Glossary of wa
http://eastmauiwatershed.org
East-West Forestry Associates, Inc.
California forest inventory data, GIS.
http://www.forestdata.com
Eastern Old-Growth Clearinghouse
News, announcements/alerts, summaries of selected scientific and general interest articles, and other information about old-growth forests in the eastern United States.
http://www.old-growth.org
Ecoforestry Notes
Journal dedicated to the art, science, philosophy, and practice of sustainable forestry in healthy forests. Selected contents of past issues.
http://www.uidaho.edu/e-journal/ecoforestry/
Ecological restoration of Scottish Wildwood
Carrifran Wildwood Project-begun on January 1st, 2000- is recreating an ancient woodland in 1600 acres of Southern Scottish upland valley
http://www.carrifran.org.uk
Economics of Forest Protection and Management
Find out about the economics of forests in the Southern U.S. and beyond, including measuring the sustainability of forestry, valuing nonmarket benefits, estimating the response of landowners to policy and incentive programs, projecting future timber
http://www.rtp.srs.fs.fed.us/econ/
Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC)
Grassroots non-profit organization working to protect endangered species and forest ecosystems on California's North Coast. Site has information about the Headwaters Forest values and resources, and updates about the current status of protecting
http://www.wildcalifornia.org/
European Tropical Forest Research Network
Fosters research and public education. Features list of projects, information on workshops, funding opportunities and contacts.
http://www.etfrn.org
FAO Forestry Department
United Nations, Forests and forestry global portal.
http://www.fao.org/forestry/forestry.htm
Finca Leola - Costa Rica Reforestation
Working with the people of Costa Rica and fellow plantation owners to make it possible for anyone to help in the fight against deforestation.
http://www.fincaleola.com
Focus on Forests
Describes issues facing forests today. Aimed at 11-14 year olds studying for Keystage 3.
http://www.focusonforests.org
Forest & Environment Forum
Bulletin Board on Forestry and the Environment. Forums on Environment, Land Use, Technology, Forestry, Funding, Research, Deforestation, policy, Economics, Poverty, Modeling, News ,Books, etc..
http://forestry.proboards24.com/
Forest Action Network
Campaigns to save British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest, the largest remaining temperate rainforest in the world through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action.
http://www.fanweb.org
Forest Conservation: Australian Bush Heritage Fund
Organisation that buys and then manages high-conservation private land in Australia as community-based conservation efforts.
http://www.bushheritage.asn.au
Forest Health
Forest health issues with public forum and free advice.
http://www.foresthealth.net
Forest Puzzles
Pacific Northwest forests education site. At Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
http://www.omsi.edu/visit/life/forestpuzzles/
Forestry in the Appalachian Hardwoods of Kentucky
Information about forestry practice and forest conservation in this US state. Includes a sample timber cruise report, forest management workshop manual and measurements, state forest history, and ecology links.
http://www.kyphilom.com/www/duanefor.html
Forests Conservation Archives and Portal
Rainforest, Forest and Biodiversity Conservation News and Information.
http://forests.org/
Forests Forever
An organization which protects and enhances the forests and wildlife habitat of California through educational, legislative and electoral activities.
http://www.forestsforever.org/
Forests Monitor
Contributes to the debate about sustainable forest management by collating and disseminating information on companies operating in the forestry sector around the world.
http://www.forestsmonitor.org
Fruits of the Amazon Flora
Scientific descriptions and illustrations of fruits from over 500 species of Amazonian trees
http://amazonflora.com
Fundacion Jocotoco
Information about rainforest reserves in Ecuador.
http://www.fjocotoco.org/joco-home.html
Global Forest - Pure Science
Global Forest is a research-oriented, conservation biological organization. Our allegiance is to innovative, results-oriented solutions. Help ensure that basic forest science is a priority on the world's stage.
http://www.globalforestscience.org
Good Wood - Webguide
Guide on how to buy, sell and trade timber responsibly. Information on how consumers, traders, retailers, forest managers, governments and financial institutions can help stop bad practices like illegal logging and trade.
http://www.panda.org/forests/goodwood
Great Bear Rainforest
A non-profit, conservation and research society dedicated to ensuring the survival of wildlife in the Great Bear Rainforest, and thereby ensuring the protection of this ancient temperate rainforest.
http://www.raincoast.org
Guyana Forestry Commission
Contains reports on certification, sustainable forest management, silviculture, zoning, mangroves and social aspects of forestry based on the Guyana experience.
http://www.forestry.gov.gy/
information about many different facets of knowledge about trees and forests
Explores knowledge about trees, woodlands and forests and encourages action to preserve and increase tree-cover, sustainable lifestyles and economy. Special areas of focus are promoting UK tree-cover and community forestry, as well as researching Bri
http://www.the-tree.org.uk
International Society of Tropical Foresters
Committed to the protection, wise management and rational use of the world's tropical forests and promoting communication in tropical forestry disciplines. Includes notices of upcoming training and education opportunities plus organization inform
http://www.istf-bethesda.org
International Union of Forestry Research Organizations
IUFRO Vienna Office site. IUFRO is a non-profit, non-governmental international network of forest scientists. Its objectives are to promote international cooperation in forestry and forest products research.
http://iufro.boku.ac.at/
Iracambi
Research in sustainable management, ecology and conservation of the Atlantic Brazilian Rainforest.
http://www.iracambi.com
Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development
An autonomous international rain forest conservation, research and development organisation based in Guyana. It is set up to demonstrate how tropical forests can be sustainably managed and the biodiversity conserved. Activities in forest ecology, wil
http://www.iwokrama.org/
Joint Forest Management in India
Information and analysis on various topics related to forest conservation in India, particularly initiatives to promote the joint cooperation of fringe forest user groups and the forest department.
http://www.teriin.org/jfm/jfm.htm
Jungle Photos
Educational site with a wide range of Amazon rainforest information and hundreds of photos: animals, plants, native people, scenery, space images, conservation, travel, art, related links, news updates.
http://www.junglephotos.com
Las Nubes Neotropical Research Center
Las Nubes Neotropical Research and Conservation Center is located in southern Costa Rica. It is a joint project of the Faculty of Environmental Studies of York University in Toronto and the Tropical Science Center in San Jose. Its objectives are biod
http://www.yorku.ca/lasnubes
Mamirau Sustainable Development Reserve
The Mamirau Project in Brazil, a non-profit NGO combining research and sustainable development.
http://www.mamiraua.org.br/
MN INteragency Information Cooperative
Forest data resource for Minnesota provided by an Inter-Agency information cooperative. Contains information on Minnesota's forested areas, impact study and other reports, programs, related resources and GIS data.
http://www.iic.state.mn.us
New Forest Life Project
Restoring Europe's ancient woods, heaths, wetlands and associated wildlife. Project based in the New Forest, Hampshire England.
http://www.newforestlife.org.uk/
Non-timber forest products, Scotland
Site promoting the sustainable development and enjoyment of NTFPs, including databases of businesses and information resources.
http://www.forestharvest.org.uk
Nouabale-Ndoki National Park
Information about conservation and research at the Nouabale-Ndoki National Park, Congo, including the wildlife you can find there.
http://www.wcs-congo.org
ODI Forest Policy and Environment Group
FPEG seeks to inform the processes of policy change in tropical forestry in ways which improve the livelihoods and well-being of the forest-dependent poor, whilst also securing the long-term future of forest resources.
http://www.odifpeg.org.uk/
Palm oil - rainforest in your shopping
Demand for palm oil, a vegetable oil present in many of the goods we buy, is contributing to the destruction of the world's most precious rainforest. Information Report and actions from Friends of the Earth.
http://www.foe.co.uk/campaigns/biodiversity/case_studies/palm_oil/index.html
Panacea Growth Ltd.
Project to promote teak reforestation in Belize.
http://www.belizehardwoods.com
Parataxonomist Training Center
Research on insects and their relationship to plants of the rainforests of Papua New Guinea.
http://www.entu.cas.cz/png/index.html
Pax Natura a Costa Rica Rainforest
A private rainforest preserve in Costa Rica.
http://www.paxnatura.org
PEFC - Pan European Forest Council
Promotes an internationally credible framework for forest certification schemes and initiatives in European countries.
http://www.pefc.org
PEFC Watch
Finnish watchdog group focusing on the activities of Pan-European Forest Certification. Informs consumers of wood products on the ecological and social credibility of the PEFC-certificate from the perspective of Finnish environmental organizations.
http://www.pefcwatch.org
Plant-It 2000 Foundation
Founded by singer John Denver, Plant-It 2000 is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to properly planting, maintaining and protecting as many indigenous trees as possible worldwide.
http://www.plantit2000.com
Rainforest Action Network
Works to protect the Earth's rainforests and support the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action. The site encourages visitors to take action to protect the rainforests.
http://www.ran.org
Rainforest Concern - conserving and protecting threatened natural habitat,
Conserving and protecting threatened natural habitat, particularly rainforests and the biodiversity they contain in Ecuador, Sri Lanka, the Amazon, Costa Rica and other parts of Central and South America
http://www.rainforestconcern.org
Rainforest live
Educational resource on rainforest especially for junior students and teachers. Includes some teaching ideas and plans, and notes from researchers. Created by Paignton Zoo, UK. Includes some Realplayer and Flash items.
http://www.rainforestlive.org.uk/index.cfm
Rainforestweb.org
A comprehensive world rainforest information portal with well organized links and descriptions of thousands of rainforest related websites. Plus rainforest news, and actions.
http://rainforestweb.org/
RainTree
Resource database of rainforest plants including medicinal properties, preservation options, articles, and clinical trial data.
http://www.rain-tree.com/
Resource Conservation Alliance
Non-profit encourages less wood consumption and the use of alternatives such as recycled fibers, straw, and industrial hemp.
http://www.rca-info.org/
Resources for the Future Library: Forests
Research articles (PDF format) on forest policy and economics. Sample topics include global timber supply and markets; climate, El Nino and eastern U.S. forests; potential for carbon forest plantations; and achieving sustainable forestry through inte
http://www.rff.org/nat_resources/forests.htm
Royal Forestry Society of England, Wales and Northern Ireland
The Royal Forestry Society is based in the UK and caters for all who care about forestry, forests, woodlands and trees, their husbandry and their future.
http://www.rfs.org.uk
Russian Forests
This English language site gives an overview of Russian forests, and the threats facing them. 22% of the world's forests are in Russia.
http://www.forest.ru
SmartWood
Provides independent, objective evaluation of forest management practices, forest products, timber sources and companies, enabling the public to identify products and practices that do not destroy forests. Certification and use of the SmartWood
http://www.smartwood.org/
Southern Forest Resource Assessment
A multi-agency evaluation of the status of forest resources of the southern U.S., their productivity, ecological diversity and sustainability. Led by the USDA Forest Service.
http://www.srs.fs.fed.us/sustain/
Sundarbans
An extensive collection of resources on conservation, and the ethnographic and social features of the Sundarbans region, Bengal.
http://www.smartoffice.com/tiger/
Sustainable Beech Forestry -- Maruia Forest
Describes the controversy about conservation-enhancing sustainable forest management in the beech and rimu forests of West Coast New Zealand. Contains prime scientific papers, letters to politicians, Press Releases, links to other sites.
http://homepages.caverock.net.nz/~bj/beech/
Sustainable Forestry & Certification Watch
SFCW aims at enhancing the understanding of forest certification, particuarly regarding sustainable forest management, international forest policy, trade in forest products and consumer choice.
http://sfcw.org
Tangaloa Wood
Encourages people to protect rainforests by using Tangaloa hardwood, a quality replacement for rain forest and old-growth forest woods.
http://www.tangaloa.com/
The Beech Scheme
This site contains material that largely supports the beech scheme -- a proposal to sustainably manage beech forests on 0.1 million hectares of New Zealand's 2.8 million hectare beech forest estate.
http://www.fore.canterbury.ac.nz/euan/beech/beech.htm
The Bioesfera Project
About the First Spanish-Tropical Forest Biology-Archeology Workshop, in Guatemala in 1995. Site has information about rainforests and interactions of culture and environment.
http://www.rice.edu/~solis/bioesfera/bioesfera.home.html
The Centre for Agricultural Research in Suriname
Brief information on the CELOS Forest Management System, Wood technology research and Forest Classification; based in Suriname.
http://www.celos.sr.org
The Children's Rainforest Inc.
A student-teacher environmental conservation/education group whose mission is to protect endangered habitats in the tropics through school fundraising. Based in Canada.
http://ChildrenRainforest.tripod.com
The Encyclopedia of Southern Appalachian Forest Ecosystems
Information on the ecology and management of southern Appalachian forest ecosystems. We have synthesized literature from thousands of sources to provide resource managers, land owners, researchers, students, and the public easy access to scientific
http://www.forestryencyclopedia.net
The International Tropical Timber Organization
Set up by a treaty that is aiming to ensure that all tropical timber products traded internationally by member States originate from sustainably managed forests. The primary idea is to provide an effective framework for consultation among producer an
http://www.itto.or.jp/
The Native Forests of New Zealand
Learn about the various types and distinctive character of native forests in New Zealand; their unbroken lineage to the ancient forests of Gondwana and the impact of human activity on these forests. Includes images, references, links and books.
http://www.natureandco.co.nz/land_and_wildlife/flora/forest/index_nat-for.htm
The Rainforest Alliance
An international nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical forests. Their mission is to develop and promote economically viable and socially desirable alternatives to rainforest destruction through education, research and coo
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/
The Rainforest Site
Protect a piece of Rain Forest for free.
http://www.therainforestsite.com/
Tongass Clearinghouse
Dedicated to the Celebration and Preservation of America's North Pacific Rainforest
http://www.tongass.com
Trees for Life
A Scottish conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland
http://www.treesforlife.org.uk/index.shtml
Trees for Life - Restoring the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland
Information about Scottish Forests.
http://www.treesforlife.org.uk
Trees for the Future
International tree planting project, working through education around the world.
http://www.treesftf.org/
TreeWeb: The Natural History of Trees
The TreeWeb is devoted to the natural history of trees, including their biology, evolution, geography and utilization. Descriptions of tree families, genera and species are included.
http://www.treeguide.com/
Tropenbos International
Tropical forest research for nature conservation and sustainable use of rain forests in Cameroon, Colombia, Guyana, Ghana, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Vietnam.
http://www.tropenbos.nl/
Tropenbos International; Tropical forest research
Tropical forest research for nature conservation and sustainable use of rain forests in Cameroon, Colombia, Guyana, Ghana, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Vietnam
http://www.tropenbos.org
U.S. Non Timber Forest Product Website
Conservation and development information on commercial, recreational, and subsistence extraction of non-timber fores
http://www.ifcae.org/ntfp/
Virtual Tree Guide of the Guianas
An online resource for identification of specimens of tree species of the Guianas that are considered to be able to reach sizes over 10 cm DBH. Contains over 4000 specimens digitized at the Utrecht Herbarium and organised by genus and family (under
http://www.bio.uu.nl/~herba/VTGG/Main.htm
Watching Over The Rain Forest
Rainforestshop.com sells sustainably harvested products from the rain forest, including food, home and garden supplies, personal care products and toys for kids.
http://www.rainforestshop.com
Wood Consumption and Resource Conservation Alliance
This is a clearinghouse for techniques to reduce wood consumption and alternatives to virgin forest products, such as recycled, kenaf, hemp, agricultural residues and other biobased products.
http://www.woodconsumption.org
Working group socio-economics of forest use in the tropics and subtropics
scientific research projects on socio-economic and cultural aspects of forest use in tropical forests
http://www.sefut.uni-freiburg.de/index_eng.html
World Land Trust
UK based conservation charity. Site includes information about forest projects and resources for schools.
http://www.worldlandtrust.org
WWF - Global Forest and Trade Network
The Network is committed to producing and purchasing forest products from well-managed forests and to supporting independent certification.
http://www.panda.org/forestandtrade/
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