Forests and Rainforests

British Trees 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 organiza… WWF - Global Forest and Trade Network 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. Trees for the Future Trees for the Future- International tree planting project, working through education around the world. Forest & Environment Forum Forest & Environment Forum- Bulletin Board on Forestry and the Environment. Forums on Environment, Land Use, Technology, Forestry, Funding, Research, Deforestation, policy, Econom… The Native Forests of New Zealand 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 Gondw… The Beech Scheme The Beech Scheme- Provides material that largely supports a proposal to sustainably manage beech forests on 0.1 million hectares in New Zealand. Seek the Rainforest Path Seek the Rainforest Path- Educational site explaining that rainforests are the lungs of the world and are being destroyed at an alarming rate, and asking what we can do about it. Sundarbans Sundarbans- Information on conservation and the ethnographic and social features of the Sundarbans virgin forest region, Bangladesh. Trees, Climate and People Trees, Climate and People- Blog discussing tree biology and plant science in a human-dominated world. Fundacion Jocotoco Fundacion Jocotoco- Information about rainforest reserves in Ecuador. Southern Forest Resource Assessment 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.… World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)- An international consortium of governments, private foundations, and development banks created to develop a network of harvest centers in the de… Plant-It 2020 Foundation Plant-It 2020 Foundation- Founded by singer John Denver, Plant-It 2000 is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to properly planting, maintaining and protecting as many indigenous tree… Economics of Forest Protection and Management 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… World Resource Institute- Forest Frontiers Initiative World Resource Institute- Forest Frontiers Initiative- FFI is a five year, multi-disciplinary effort to promote stewardship in and around the world's last major frontier forests b… European Tropical Forest Research Network European Tropical Forest Research Network- Fosters research and public education. Features list of projects, information on workshops, funding opportunities and contacts. Iracambi Iracambi- Research in sustainable management, ecology and conservation of the Atlantic Brazilian Rainforest. Mamirau Sustainable Development Reserve Mamirau Sustainable Development Reserve- The Mamirau Project in Brazil, a non-profit NGO combining research and sustainable development. Tropenbos International; Tropical forest research Tropenbos International; Tropical forest research- Tropical forest research for nature conservation and sustainable use of rain forests in Cameroon, Colombia, Guyana, Ghana, Indon… The Centre for Agricultural Research in Suriname The Centre for Agricultural Research in Suriname- Brief information on the CELOS Forest Management System, Wood technology research and Forest Classification; based in Suriname. New Forest Life Project New Forest Life Project- Restoring Europe's ancient woods, heaths, wetlands and associated wildlife. Project based in the New Forest, Hampshire England. Be Woods Wise! - The Maine Forest Service 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… Focus on Forests Focus on Forests- Describes issues facing forests today. Aimed at 11-14 year olds studying for Keystage 3. PEFC - Pan European Forest Council PEFC - Pan European Forest Council- Promotes an internationally credible framework for forest certification schemes and initiatives in European countries. Forests Monitor Forests Monitor- Contributes to the debate about sustainable forest management by collating and disseminating information on companies operating in the forestry sector around the … Wood Consumption and Resource Conservation Alliance 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… Russian Forests 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. Decoding the Silent Lyrics of Rain Forests 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… Pax Natura a Costa Rica Rainforest Pax Natura a Costa Rica Rainforest- A private rainforest preserve in Costa Rica. Sustainable Beech Forestry -- Maruia Forest Sustainable Beech Forestry -- Maruia Forest- Describes the controversy about conservation-enhancing sustainable forest management in the beech and rimu forests of West Coast New Z…