Agriculture

METLA: Finnish Forest Research Institute METLA: Finnish Forest Research Institute- An independent research organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. It produces research-based information for decision-… Forest Science & Forestry Research Forest Science & Forestry Research- An online portal to search CAB International's databases and information on a range of forest subjects. This site requires a paid subscription,… FAO National Forest Programme Digests FAO National Forest Programme Digests- These mini directories contain links to online publications relating to important aspects of national forest programmes, such as poverty red… SA Forestry Magazine SA Forestry Magazine- Bimonthly magazine covering nurseries, silviculture, harvesting, extraction, haulage, handling, professional and contracting services, sawmilling and researc… USDA Forest Service - Publications USDA Forest Service - Publications- Publications from the forest service of the United States Department of Agriculture. Useful links to resources on forest health, forest fire an… FAO State of the World's Forests 2003 FAO State of the World's Forests 2003- Reports every two years on the status of forests, recent major policy and institutional developments and key issues concerning the forest se… Focus on Woody Plant Diseases Focus on Woody Plant Diseases- Information by host plant on diseases and damages affecting trees and perennial flowers from the University of Illinois Extension. Emerald Ash Borer Emerald Ash Borer- News and information about the tree pest, including tree treatment options, removal and replacement. Identifying and Controlling the Southern Pine Bark Beetles Identifying and Controlling the Southern Pine Bark Beetles- Factsheet from the Mississippi State University Extension. USDA: Forest Health Protection USDA: Forest Health Protection- Technical publications that address specific tree pests and diseases, including identification and control. Wilt-ism Wilt-ism- Research on aspects of fungal wilt diseases in trees. Saving Hemlocks Saving Hemlocks- Provides information showing how the Sasi predator beetle is an effective biological control method against the hemlock woolly adelgid. Fytofarm Ltd. Fytofarm Ltd.- Company providing bark beetle control systems and researching insect aggregation pheromones. Sudden Oak Death Sudden Oak Death- Provides information on research undertaken at UC Berkeley into this disease which concluded that the pathogen responsible was evolving. Key to the Forest Insect Pests of Papua New Guinea Key to the Forest Insect Pests of Papua New Guinea- Allows the identification of the most important forest insect pests of Papua New Guinea and includes descriptions of insect sig… Invasive and Exotic Species of North America Invasive and Exotic Species of North America- Provides extensive information on all kinds of invasive species in North America. Forest and Shade Tree Pathology Forest and Shade Tree Pathology- Online textbook, news and upcoming meetings of forest pathology. Forestry Images Forestry Images- Quality photographs of forest insects and disease organisms. Contains image search or browse by categories. Asian Longhorned Beetle Asian Longhorned Beetle- Brief account of the introduction of this Chinese insect into North America, and with a list of the affected species. Gypsy Moth Gypsy Moth- A short account of this caterpillar pest of maples, oaks and elms. Tent Caterpillars Tent Caterpillars- The Eastern tent caterpillar affects black cherry trees and other fruit and shade trees. The forest tent caterpillar infests hardwood trees such as sugar maple … Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle- Brief account of this pest of spruce trees, its growth, and means of control. Bugwood Network, The University of Georgia Bugwood Network, The University of Georgia- Extensive resource on forest insects and related topics. Gypsy Moth in North America Gypsy Moth in North America- Extensive information on the biology, impact, distribution and management of this exotic insect in North America. Society of American Foresters Society of American Foresters- Contains information on education, policy and media, publications, forestry science, marketplace, events calendar, about forestry, and member only l… New Brunswick Forest Technicians Association New Brunswick Forest Technicians Association- Dedicated to promoting and educating forest technicians world-wide. Site offers free email and employment message board. International Forestry Students' Association International Forestry Students' Association- International educational association for students of forest sciences. Intermountain Society of American Foresters Intermountain Society of American Foresters- Provides information on this multi-state society with links to society officers, events, policy statements, member specific informatio… Illinois Emerald Ash Borer Wood Utilization Team Illinois Emerald Ash Borer Wood Utilization Team- Illinois state and federal government officials and industry leaders dedicated to encouraging the harvesting and use of wood from… Allegheny Society of American Foresters Allegheny Society of American Foresters- Association of professional foresters in the states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.Provides information… Montana Society of American Foresters Montana Society of American Foresters- Provides information for this state society with links to society officers, local chapters, events, policy statements, member specific infor… Forest History Society Forest History Society- Contains membership information, links to research and publications, quarterly journal, oral histories, conferences and general information about the socie… International Association of Wood Anatomists International Association of Wood Anatomists- To create awareness of the place of wood anatomy in science, technology and conservation of natural resources, for the public good. Michigan Society of American Foresters Michigan Society of American Foresters- Provides information for this state society with links to society officers, events, policy statements, member specific information and outs… American Forest Foundation American Forest Foundation- Nonprofit education and conservation organization working for healthy forests and quality environmental education. Asia Forest Partnership Asia Forest Partnership- Seeks to promote sustainable forest management. Includes key documents, links to events, other governmental and other organisations. New Jersey Forestry Association New Jersey Forestry Association- Promotes forestry and forest management on woodlands throughout the state. Longleaf Alliance Longleaf Alliance- Group of ecologists, foresters, biologists, land owners and managers, interested in Longleaf Pine and its forest ecosystem in the US southeast. Commonwealth Forestry Association Commonwealth Forestry Association- Includes news and information about the CFA and their regular publications. Also includes links to other forestry related websites. Council on Forest Engineering Council on Forest Engineering- A non-profit organization whose purpose is to foster development of forest engineering in industry, government, teaching, research, and extension to… Oregon Society of American Foresters Oregon Society of American Foresters- Provides information for this state society with links to society officers, local chapters, events, policy statements, member specific inform… National Hardwood Lumber Association National Hardwood Lumber Association- Provides information on membership, events, publications, education, an inspection service and certification for hardwood lumber. International Union of Forestry Research Organizations International Union of Forestry Research Organizations- IUFRO is a non-profit, non-governmental international network of forest scientists. Its objectives are to promote internati… The Forest Products Society The Forest Products Society- Includes a general description of the society with info on conferences and meetings, publications, the Forest Products Journal, membership, technical … Florida Society of American Foresters Florida Society of American Foresters- Provides information for this state society with links to society officers, local chapters, events, policy statements, member specific infor… North Carolina Forestry Association North Carolina Forestry Association- Includes an overview of forestry science and management. Forest Guild Forest Guild- An organization to promote ecologically, economically, and socially responsible forestry. Tanzania Association Of Foresters Tanzania Association Of Foresters- Organization established to foster public interest in forestry and to advance and promote the profession and all aspects of forestry. Organizati… The Silvanus Trust The Silvanus Trust- Aims to work through partnerships to regenerate the woodlands in the South West of the UK to provide economic, social and environmental benefits. Royal Forestry Society of England, Wales and Northern Ireland Royal Forestry Society of England, Wales and Northern Ireland- Contains links to the history of the society, scholarship information, glossary of tree terms, events, meeting sched…