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Official site of the EPA, the U.S. federal agency whose mission is to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
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Independent statutory authority that has a wide range of environmental protection functions. ... Nov 13 2008: EPA Seminar presents research findings as part of ...
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African Blackwood Conservation Project open in new window
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.org)

Alaska Rainforest Campaign open in new window
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 open in new window
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 open in new window
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/)

Ancient Forest Exploration and Research open in new window
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 open in new window
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, central Africa and the southwestern Pacific. Site is for the use of anthropologists and others to promote wider access to information concerning the earth's rainforests and its people.
(http://lucy.ukc.ac.uk/Rainforest/)

Asia Pacific Forest Certification Information open in new window
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 open in new window
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 open in new window
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/)

BIOTA-AFRICA open in new window
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 forêts des tropiques open in new window
scientific review disseminating knowledge on tropical forest in french, english and spanish.
(http://bft.cirad.fr)

British Columbia Ministry of Forests open in new window
An official government site about forest policy in British Columbia. Site also includes facts and data.
(http://www.gov.bc.ca/for/)

British Trees open in new window
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 Better Forestry (CBF) open in new window
Dedicated to sound ecosystem management and empowering local citizens to participate in management of National Forest lands, particularly in California.
(http://cbfinfo.com/cbf)

Citizens for Responsible Forest Management open in new window
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/)

Clearcutting in Nova Scotia open in new window
Describes the adverse effects of forest clearcutting, discusses alternatives, and encourages action to stop the practice.
(http://www.clearcutnovascotia.com/)

Cloud Forest Alive open in new window
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/)

Cloud Rain Forests of Costa Rica open in new window
General information about cloud rain forests of Monteverde, Costa Rica. Understand what lies under the canopy of the pristine primary cloud and rain forests. For students and the public at large.
(http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Canopy/5974/)

Daintree Rainforest open in new window
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 open in new window
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/deco)

Deforestation open in new window
A short tour of this subject. Educational and resourceful. Tour includes: water/carbon cycles, government help, links, and glossary.
(http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Andes/7292/index.html)

Dry Rainforest Restoration and Rehabilitation Project open in new window
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 on the flood plain of the Lower Clarence.
(http://users.tpg.com.au/users/frizzle/)

Eastern Old-Growth Clearinghouse open in new window
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)

East-West Forestry Associates, Inc. open in new window
California forest inventory data, GIS.
(http://www.forestdata.com)

Ecoforestry Notes open in new window
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/)

Economics of Forest Protection and Management open in new window
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 supplies, modeling land use changes and forest fragmentation, and the understanding the potentials of ecotourism and agroforestry.
(http://www.rtp.srs.fs.fed.us/econ/)

Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC) open in new window
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 the endangered biodiversity of this coastal temperate rainforest.
(http://www.wildcalifornia.org/)

Extinction Sucks open in new window
Learn about the fate of biodiversity and endangered species in the temperate rainforests of British Columbia, Canada.
(http://www.extinctionsucks.org/)

FAO Forestry Department open in new window
United Nations, Forests and forestry global portal.
(http://www.fao.org/forestry/forestry.htm)

Focus on Forests open in new window
Describes issues facing forests today. Aimed at 11-14 year olds studying for Keystage 3.
(http://www.focusonforests.org)

Forest Action Network open in new window
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 open in new window
Organisation that buys and then manages high-conservation private land in Australia as community-based conservation efforts.
(http://www.bushheritage.asn.au)

Forest Health open in new window
Forest health issues with public forum and free advice.
(http://www.foresthealth.net)

Forest Puzzles open in new window
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 open in new window
Forest conservation and the practice of forestry in Kentucky. Consulting Forester and sample timber cruise report. Forest Management Workshop Manual. Forest Measurements from a Field Forester's Perspective. Growing and Harvesting timber. Many forestry, conservation, and ecology links
(http://www.webcom.com/duane/duanefor.html)

Forests Conservation Archives and Portal open in new window
Rainforest, Forest and Biodiversity Conservation News and Information.
(http://forests.org/)

Forests Forever open in new window
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 open in new window
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)

Fundacion Jocotoco open in new window
Information about rainforest reserves in Ecuador.
(http://www.fjocotoco.org/joco-home.html)

Global Forest - Pure Science open in new window
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)

Great Bear Rainforest open in new window
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)

Headwaters Forest Coalition open in new window
A group of independent environmental organizations banding together to save the Headwaters old growth Redwood Forest from being cut down.
(http://www.enviroweb.org/headwaters/)

International Society of Tropical Foresters open in new window
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 information.
(http://www.istf-bethesda.org)

International Union of Forestry Research Organizations open in new window
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 open in new window
Research in sustainable management, ecology and conservation of the Atlantic Brazilian Rainforest.
(http://www.iracambi.com/index.htm)

Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development open in new window
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, wildlife management, adventure tourism, carbon sequestration, participatory approaches and the use of technology such as GIS in decision making.
(http://www.iwokrama.org/)

Joint Forest Management in India open in new window
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)

Las Nubes Neotropical Research Center open in new window
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 biodiversity protection, local community development, and environmental education.
(http://www.yorku.ca/lasnubes)

Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve open in new window
The Mamirauá Project in Brazil, a non-profit NGO combining research and sustainable development.
(http://www.cnpq.br/mamiraua/mamiraua2.htm)

Mining in the Amazon open in new window
Information about the harmfulness of mining in the Amazon Rain Forest.
(http://amazon_mining.home.attbi.com)

MN INteragency Information Cooperative open in new window
Forest data resource for Minnesota.
(http://www.iic.state.mn.us)

Native Orkney Tree Preservation open in new window
John Moar presents information and links to groups working to preserve the native tree species of Orkney area, Scotland.
(http://www.callnetuk.com/home/johnmoar/)

New Forest Life Project open in new window
Restoring Europe's ancient woods, heaths, wetlands and associated wildlife.
(http://www.geocities.com/newforestlife)

Nouabale-Ndoki National Park open in new window
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 open in new window
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/)

Panacea Growth Ltd. open in new window
Project to promote teak reforestation in Belize.
(http://www.panaceagrowth.com/)

Pax Natura a Costa Rica Rainforest open in new window
A private rainforest preserve in Costa Rica.
(http://www.paxnatura.org)

PEFC - Pan European Forest Council open in new window
Promotes an internationally credible framework for forest certification schemes and initiatives in European countries.
(http://www.pefc.org)

PEFC Watch open in new window
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 open in new window
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 open in new window
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, open in new window
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 open in new window
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 open in new window
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 open in new window
Resource database of rainforest plants including medicinal properties, preservation options, articles, and clinical trial data.
(http://www.rain-tree.com/)

Resource Conservation Alliance open in new window
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 open in new window
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 international agreements.
(http://www.rff.org/nat_resources/forests.htm)

Royal Forestry Society of England, Wales and Northern Ireland open in new window
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 open in new window
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 open in new window
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 label provides a commercial incentive for forest managers to adopt sustainable forestry practices.
(http://www.smartwood.org/)

Southern Forest Resource Assessment open in new window
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 open in new window
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 open in new window
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 open in new window
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 open in new window
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 open in new window
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 open in new window
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 Children's Rainforest Inc. open in new window
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 open in new window
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 knowledge about the forests of the southern Appalachians.
(http://www.forestryencyclopedia.net)

The International Tropical Timber Organization open in new window
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 and consumer member countries on all aspects of the world timber economy within its mandate.
(http://www.itto.or.jp/)

The Native Forests of New Zealand open in new window
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/)

The Rainforest Alliance open in new window
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 cooperative partnerships with businesses, governmen