| British_Columbia_Ministry_of_Forests An official government site about forest policy in British Columbia. Site also includes facts and data. |
| 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. |
| The_Centre_for_Agricultural_Research_in_Suriname Brief information on the CELOS Forest Management System, Wood technology research and Forest Classification; based in Suriname. |
| 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. |
| 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 u |
| 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. |
| Daintree_Rainforest Guide to the Daintree region of Tropical North Queensland, Australia. Covers threats, ecological and aboriginal history, flora and fauna, climate and news. |
| 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 th |
| 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 consid |
| 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 his |
| 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. |
| East-West_Forestry_Associates,_Inc_ California forest inventory data, GIS. |
| Ecoforestry_Notes Journal dedicated to the art, science, philosophy, and practice of sustainable forestry in healthy forests. Selected contents of past issues. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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, s |
| 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 u |
| European_Tropical_Forest_Research_Network Fosters research and public education. Features list of projects, information on workshops, funding opportunities and contacts. |
| FAO_Forestry_Department United Nations, Forests and forestry global portal. |
| 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. |
| Focus_on_Forests Describes issues facing forests today. Aimed at 11-14 year olds studying for Keystage 3. |
| 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.. |
| 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. |
| Forest_Conservation__Australian_Bush_Heritage_Fund Organisation that buys and then manages high-conservation private land in Australia as community-based conservation efforts. |
| Forest_Puzzles Pacific Northwest forests education site. At Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. |
| 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 ecol |
| Forests_Conservation_Archives_and_Portal Rainforest, Forest and Biodiversity Conservation News and Information. |
| Forests_Forever An organization which protects and enhances the forests and wildlife habitat of California through educational, legislative and electoral activities. |
| 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. |
| Fundacion_Jocotoco Information about rainforest reserves in Ecuador. |
| 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 wo |
| 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 illeg |
| 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. |
| Guyana_Forestry_Commission Contains reports on certification, sustainable forest management, silviculture, zoning, mangroves and social aspects of forestry based on the Guyana experience. |
| 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 |
| 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 ed |
| 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 effe |
| 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 re |
| Iracambi Research in sustainable management, ecology and conservation of the Atlantic Brazilian Rainforest. |
| 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 biodive |
| 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 update |
| 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 S |
| Mamirau_Sustainable_Development_Reserve The Mamirau Project in Brazil, a non-profit NGO combining research and sustainable development. |
| The_Man_of_the_Trees Ecologist Richard St. Barbe Baker, (1889-1982), was the world's greatest forester. He was responsible for the planting of more trees than anyone else in history. |
| 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. I |
| New_Forest_Life_Project Restoring Europe's ancient woods, heaths, wetlands and associated wildlife. Project based in the New Forest, Hampshire England. |
| Non-timber_forest_products,_Scotland Site promoting the sustainable development and enjoyment of NTFPs, including databases of businesses and information resources. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Parataxonomist_Training_Center Research on insects and their relationship to plants of the rainforests of Papua New Guinea. |
| Pax_Natura_a_Costa_Rica_Rainforest A private rainforest preserve in Costa Rica. |
| PEFC_-_Pan_European_Forest_Council Promotes an internationally credible framework for forest certification schemes and initiatives in European countries. |
| 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 pe |
| 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 trees as possible worldwide. |
| 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 actio |
| 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 rainfore |
| Rainforest_Concern 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 Am |
| 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 Realplaye |
| The_Rainforest_Site Protect a piece of Rain Forest for free. |
| RainTree Resource database of rainforest plants including medicinal properties, preservation options, articles, and clinical trial data. |
| 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 plantation |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 for |
| 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. |
| Sundarbans An extensive collection of resources on conservation, and the ethnographic and social features of the Sundarbans region, Bengal. |
