| 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 |
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The uncertain future of Africa's biodiversity
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Scientific support for sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity in Africa.A continental observation network in Africa, contributing to GEOSS (Global Earth Observation System of Systems).A network for observing land degradation and for developing measures to combat desertification in Africa.A network for capacity development and rural development in Africa.
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