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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.
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.
Alaska 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
Bois et forets des tropiques - scientific review disseminating knowledge on tropical forest in french, english and spanish.
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.
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.
Clearcutting in Nova Scotia - Describes the adverse effects of forest clearcutting, discusses alternatives, and encourages action to stop the practice.
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 the 21st century.
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 on the flood plain of the Lower Clarence.
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 watershed management terms.
East-West Forestry Associates, Inc. - California forest inventory data, GIS.
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.
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 and incentive programs, projecting future timber supplies, modeling land use changes and forest fragmentation, and the understanding the potentials of ecotourism and agroforestry.
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 the endangered biodiversity of this coastal temperate rainforest.
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 Health - Forest health issues with public forum and free advice.
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 ecology links.
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.
Fruits of the Amazon Flora - Scientific descriptions and illustrations of fruits from over 500 species of Amazonian trees
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 world's stage.
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.
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 and community forestry, as well as researching British tree medicine and European tree traditions.
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 information.
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.
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