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Science - Agriculture - Forestry

International Union of Forestry Research Organizations - 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.
Forestry in Quebec - Describes the five major zones of vegetation and the natural dynamics of Quebec forests. Current forest management strategies are presented as well as a review of Quebec's forest history.
Goodforestry.com - Forestry links, directories, news and information.
Forest Sciences Section in the Nelson Forest Region - Conducts studies and provide expert advice on silviculture, soil science, hydrology, geomorphology and forest ecology to operational foresters in the Nelson Forest Region of British Columbia.
USDA Forest Service - Northeastern Area - Emphasis on state and private forestry information.
Institute for Commercial Forestry Research - South African research and publications services. Free to sponsoring companies.
Forestry.com - A place for forestry people to gather. Free homepages, chat, forums, clipart, classifieds.
Forest Inventory and Analysis Database Retrieval System - Access inventory data for U.S. forests by a variety of attributes.
World Forestry Center - Information about the World Forestry education exhibits and programs at the Center's museum location in Portland, demonstration forests in Oregon, international programs and research activities.
Woody Plant Seed Manual - Provides comprehensive information relating to the biology of tree and shrub seeds, including genetic improvement and germination.
Texas Forest Service - Statewide leadership and professional assistance for the state's forest, tree, and related natural resources.
The Champion Tree Project, International - Works to preserve the biggest, best, tallest, strongest, and eldest representatives of Earth's largest plants.
North Carolina Forestry Association - An overview of foresty science and management.
Iowa State University Forestry - Endless publications and forestry topics. Undergraduate and graduate studies as well as online scholarships.
Sustainable Forestry Initiative - Timber and paper industry sponsored initiative for sustainable management practices that ensure the health and long term growth of US forests.
Resource Unit for Participatory Forestry - RUPFOR is a neutral multistakeholders' forum promoting interaction among various stakeholders in participatory forestry in India.
SExI Forest Simulator - Spatially Explicit Individual-based Forest Simulator (SExI-FS). Describes software to simulate tree and forest growth, including graphical representation on screen.
Forestry Index - A categorised collection of links, with annotations, on forestry science and business.
Theory on Harvesting in Small Scale Forestry - Describes the alternative methods to clear cutting, known as selective felling, or as uneven aged forest management.
Lithuanian Forest Inventory and Management Institute - About forest management activities in the country. Includes statistics and links.
Evaluating the Forest Stewardship Program Through a National Survey of Participating Forest Land Owners - A study to determine if US Forest Stewardship Plans are meeting their purpose.
World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding - An large collection of interesting links for forest geneticists and tree breeders.
The Arbor Day Foundation - Information on tree and shrub care; education resources related to trees; promoting the planting and maintenance of urban forests through Arbor Day programs, Tree City USA, and other programs.
Metropolitan Tree Improvement Alliance - Information on exploration, evaluation, pest resistance, stress tolerance, and development of superior trees.
Western Center for Urban Forest Research and Education - Includes latest in urban forest research: GIS, inventory and monitoring, parking lot shade ordinances, urban heat islands, guidelines for tree planting, etc.
Tree-ROUTE-Network - Network for professionals engaged in the planning, design, establishment and management of urban forests and urban trees in Europe. Includes events information, bulletin board, and contact information.
Natural Landscapes in Urban Areas - Essay on the need for parks and other wildlife areas in urban environments.
ACRT Institute of Arboriculture and Urban Forestry - A practical and technical vocational job training school designed to provide entry level, upgrade, certification, and advanced training for the line clearing, tree care and urban forestry industry.
Center for Urban Forestry at Morris Arboretum - Provides technical expertise and professional support for urban/environmental programs in the mid-atlantic and northeastern area of the United States.
National Urban Forestry Unit - UK body, aims to raise awareness of the positive contribution that trees make to the quality of life in towns.
Treeture Web Site - Treetures represent an environmental education effort with a direct focus on trees. They are a community of whimsical characters that are dedicated to carrying the message of tree planting and care. The Treeture Program promotes activities held throughout the U.S. that combine environmental education with entertainment for younger children.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - State University of New York at Syracuse
University of Washington College of Forest Resources - Description of undergraduate and graduate programs, faculty and staff, facilities, research, teaching, outreach, and symposia.
Yale Forestry and Environmental Studies - Professional and graduate school within Yale University. Founded in 1900, its mission is leadership in multi-disciplinary education and research in environmental science and management.
Michigan Technological University School of Forestry & Wood Products - Programs offered in Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Wood Science, and Forestry. Located in Keweenaw Peninsula, surrounded by Lake Superior.
Forestry at University of British Columbia, Canada - Forestry at University of British Columbia. Canada's leading forestry school. Undergraduate and graduate Programs.
Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada - Undergraduate and graduate education and research in wood science and technology and forest products marketing and biotechnology.
Mississippi State University College of Forest Resources - Contact and other information including information about academics, faculty and staff, continuing education, extension, courses,continuing education, and research.
Warnell School of Forest Resources - A unit of the University of Georgia. Description of undergraduate and graduate programs, faculty and staff, facilities, research, teaching, service and outreach, continuing education.
School of Forest Resources and Conservation - A department of the University of Florida.
North Carolina State University Department of Forestry - Description of undergraduate and graduate programs, faculty and staff, facilities and forests, research, teaching, outreach and extension, and seminars.
Clemson University Department of Forest Resources - Information for prospective undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff descriptions, student groups, alumni news, and extension forest resources.
University of Tennessee Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries - Contact information, academics, alumni, personnel, extension, class websites, online forum, job and internship information, online newsletters, graduate student information, and links.
University of Arizonan Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research - Applies dendrochronology to understanding environmental variability in climatic, hydrologic, geomorphic, and ecological systems and their interactions with human societies. Contact and academic information.
University of California Forest Products Laboratory - Primary functions are research, service, and extension activities in issues related to forest products. Academic information, mission statement, and services offered.
Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences - Description of undergraduate and graduate programs, personnel, employment information, links, and contact information.
University of Idaho Department of Forest Products - Course descriptions, faculty, research, logger sports, scholarship, and contact information.
Michigan State University Forestry Department, - Contact information including department brochure, courses, graduate and undergraduate programs, faculty, graduate students, UP Forestry Research Center, Eastern Hardwood Program, Kellogg Forest, and forestry employment opportunities.
Iowa State University College of Agriculture: Department of Forestry - Contact information, undergraduate and graduate programs, scholarships, jobs, extension, faculty, staff, and departmental newsletter.
Iowa State University Department of Forestry - Contact information including undergraduate and graduate programs, scholarships, jobs, faculty, research, extension, and newsletter.
University of Maine Department of Forest Management - Contact and other information including information about the graduate and undergraduate programs, scholarships, faculty, staff, forest lands, seminars, and job placement.
University of Maine Department of Forest Ecosystem Science - Contact and other information including information about the department, undergraduate and graduate programs, scholarships, faculty, and course links.
University of Minnesota Department of Wood and Paper Science - Contact and other information including information about the graduate and undergraduate programs, extension classes, faculty, career, and the on-line Minnesota Forest Products Directory.
Oregon State University College of Forestry - Contact and other information including links to the departments of Forest Engineering, Forest Products, Forest Resources, and Forest Science contained in the college.
Kochi University, Department of Forest Science (Japan) - Introduction and general information about the department.
University of Freiburg, Germany - Introduction to the faculty of forest scientists and the university's international courses.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Department of Wood Science and Forest Products - Contact and general information.
University of Pretoria: Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute - Post graduate education with studies of biotechnology, plant genetics and other related topics. Works closely with forestry and agricultural industries to enhance that education. Located in South Africa.
Department of Forest Biometry, University of Freiburg, Germany - About research and teaching programs in forest management and related fields.
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas - Official Web site of Wildlife and fisheries sciences department at Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas
Department of Forestry, University of Missouri - Description of the Department of Forestry at the University of Missouri-Columbia, including academic curriculum, facilities, history of the Department and School.
Forestry Management Institute of British Columbia, Canada - Describes the institute, and educational programs in forest engineering and silviculture.
Directory of Forest Products, Wood Science, and Marketing - Directory with links to wood related academic institutions, and other research institutions.
The Forest Products Society - Contains a genearal description of the society with info on conferences and meetings, publications, the Forest Products Journal, membership, technical groups, and executive board and international staff listings.
National Hardwood Lumber Association - Provides information on membership, events, publications, education, an inspection service and certification for hardwood lumber.
Society of American Foresters - Contains information on education, policy and media, publications, forestry science, marketplace, events calendar, about forestry, and member only links.
Great Plains Society of American Foresters - Provides information on this multi-state society with links to society officers, events, policy statements, member specific information and outside forestry links.
Inland Empire Society of American Foresters - SAF - Provides information on this multi-state society with links to society officers, events, policy statements, member specific information and outside forestry links.
International Association of Wood Anatomists - To create awareness of the place of wood anatomy in science, technology and conservation of natural resources, for the public good.
Colorado-Wyoming Society of American Foresters - Provides information on this multi-state society with links to society officers, events, policy statements, member specific information and outside forestry links.
Appalachian Society of American Foresters - Provides information on multi-state meetings, events, contact lists, mission statement and code of ethics, policy statements and supported legislation. Also links to the Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina chapters.
Tanzania Association Of Foresters - Organization established to foster public interest in forestry and to advance and promote the profession and all aspects of forestry. Organization information, photos, and links to related sites.
The National Association of Professional Forestry Schools and Colleges - Provides information for the national budgetary and research planning process, Provides a forum for the exchange of information and for discussion or debate among members, and promotes and fosters forestry and natural resource education, research, extension and international programs.
Intermountain Society of Americal Foresters - Provides information on this multi-state society with links to society officers, events, policy statements, member specific information and outside forestry links.
Kentucky -Tennessee Society of American Foresters - Provides information on this multi-state society with links to society officers, events, policy statements, member specific information and outside forestry links.
Oregon Society of American Foresters - Provides information for this state society with links to society officers, local chapters, events, policy statements, member specific information and outside forestry links
Michigan Society of American Foresters - Provides information for this state society with links to society officers, events, policy statements, member specific information and outside forestry links.
Missouri Society of American Foresters - Provides information on this multi-state society with links to society officers, events, policy statements, member specific information and outside forestry links.
Florida Society of American Foresters - Provides information for this state society with links to society officers, local chapters, events, policy statements, member specific information and outside forestry links
Montana Society of American Foresters - Provides information for this state society with links to society officers, local chapters, events, policy statements, member specific information and outside forestry links.
Washington State Society of American Foresters - Provides information for this state society with links to society officers, local chapters, events, policy statements, member specific information and outside forestry links
Council on Forest Engineering - A non-profit organization whose purpose is to foster development of forest engineering in industry, government, teaching, research, and extension to promote the best methods of managing and operating forests.
Forest History Society - Contains membership information, links to research and publications, quarterly journal, oral histories, conferences and general information about the society.
Forest Stewards Guild - The mission of the Guild is to promote ecologically responsible resource management that sustains the entire forest across the landscape. The Guild provides a forum and support system for practicing foresters and other resource management professionals working to advance this vision.
Royal Forestry Society of England, Wales and Northern Ireland - Contains links to the history of the society, scholarship information, glossary of tree terms, events, meeting schedules.
International Union of Forestry Research Organizations - 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.
Asia Pacific Forestry Commission - An inter-governmental forum for advising and taking action on key forestry issues pertinent to the Asia-Pacific region.
Commonwealth Forestry Association - Includes news and information about the CFA and their regular publications. Also includes links to other forestry related websites.
Longleaf Alliance - Group of ecologists, foresters, biologists, land owners and managers, interested in Longleaf Pine and its forest ecosystem in the US southeast.
The Forestry Research Institute of Sweden - SkogForsk is the research institute of the Swedish forestry sector. It carries out applied research in a variety of different fields; development of technology, environmental and conservation issues, breeding of forestry trees, organizational issues and many other topics
Forintek Canada Corp. - A private, non-profit wood products research and development corporation. It was established in 1979 as Canada's applied research institute for the solid wood products industry.
The Institute of Wood Science - United Kingdom based institute. Promotes and encourages a better understanding of timber, wood-based materials and associated timber processes. Journals, annual meetings, courses and membership info.
European Forest Institute - An independent non-governmental organisation conducting European forest research.
CSIRO - Forest Products Laboratory - Australia's largest research cooperative investigating forestry and forest products related questions. Access research publications and upcoming events through this site.
FAO Forestry Programme - Part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Addressing the problem of how to use forest resources to improve people's condition while ensuring that the resource is conserved to meet the needs of future generations.
Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute of Japan - Forestry research in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan. Focuses on sustainability, industry, rural community development, productivity and environmental conservation.
Kerala Forest Research Institute - Established under the Science and Technology policy adopted by the Government of Kerala as an autonomous institution to undertake research in forestry and biodiversity.
USFS Pacific Northwest Research Station - PNW - Organized into seven programs conducted at ten locations: nine laboratories in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon, and a Wood Utilization Center in Sitka, Alaska. Forestry research sites were established to evaluate and disseminate information and technology to improve management and use of natural resources.
World Forest Institute - Access to information on international markets, new products, evolving technologies, wood species and characteristics, and emerging trends in forestry
USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station, Flagstaff Lab - One of seven U.S. Forest Service research stations for forestry and forest products, publications, seminars and research.
USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center - Provides scientific understanding and technology to support sound management and conservation of forest and rangeland ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. FRESC employs research scientists, technical professionals, and administrative staff with expertise in a wide range of program areas.
USFS Pacific Southwest Research Station - California & Hawaii - Contains links to publications, journals, research proposals, databases and links to other USFS research forests.
USGS - Cascadia Field Station - Provides research, publications, geospatial data, news and information. Studies the biological and social aspects of resource management issues in national parks and other protected areas on public lands throughout the Northwest and beyond. Located at the University of Washington
Laboratory of Tree Ring Research - University of Arizona - The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research applies dendrochronology to improve understanding of natural environmental variability in climatic, hydrologic, geomorphic, and ecological systems and their interactions with human societies. The LTRR is one of the premiere dendrochronology centers in the country.
METLA: Finnish Forest Research Institute - An independent research organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland. It produces research-based information for decision-makers, forest industries and practical forestry, as well as for the public at large.
USFS - North Central Research Station - Midwest U.S. - Natural resource research and development in the Midwest. Provides the scientific basis for decisions and policies that affect the management and use of forests in the region.
USFS - Northeastern Research Station - Conducts extensive research to enhance and protect productivity on all of America's forests and rangelands with special attention to long-term resource issues of national and international scope in the northeastern United States.
USFS - Southern Research Station - Conducts research in forestry resource science and technology for forest sustainability and productivity in southern ecosystems and environmental quality.
USFS - Rocky Mountain Research Station - Conducts research in forestry resource science and technology for forest sustainability and productivity in Rocky Mountain ecosystems and environmental quality.
USGS - Colorado Plateau Field Station - Research, publications, geospatial data, news and information about the Colorado Plateau ecosystem.
USGS Canyonlands Field Station - Consists of staff and programs formerly associated with three units of the National Park System --Arches, Canyonlands and Natural Bridges national parks. Provides research, publications, expertise in the ecology of desert soils, invertebrates and vascular plants.
Oregon State University Research Forests - Living laboratories where active forest management practices provide teaching, research and demonstration opportunities for students of all ages, forest managers, and Oregonians. Links to research, inventories, geospatial data, recreation, and all of the university's research forests.
USGS - Olympic Field Station - Research, publications, geospatial data, news and information for the Olympic penninsula.
USGS - Snake River Field Station - Research, publications, geospatial data, news and information relating to the Snake River region ecosystem, with emphasis on raptor ecology, biology and habitat.
Harvard Forest - Harvard University - A base for research and education in forest biology. Focus on silviculture and forest management, soils and the development of forest site concepts, the biology of temperate and tropical trees, forest ecology and economics and ecosystem dynamics. Links to research data, publications, education and outreach.
Precision Forestry Cooperative - University of Washington, CFR - Created to conduct pioneering research in forest production, management, and manufacturing at a new scale of resolution and accuracy with the goal of producing economic and environmental benefits.
Stand Management Cooperative - Cooperative effort of the forest products industry, state and federal organizations, to provide a continuing source of high quality information on the long-term effects of silvicultural treatments and treatment regimes on stand and tree growth and development and on wood and product quality.
Cloquet Forestry Center - University of Minnesota - The principal forestry field station of the University of Minnesota. It serves as a regional and national center for instructional, research, and outreach programs for the natural resources community.
The Duke Forest - Duke University - Research forest for Duke University. Site has links to research, management, public recreation, outreach programs, and resources.
Upper Peninsula Tree Improvement Center (UPTIC) - Michigan State University - Focal point for Michigan State University's forestry research in the Upper Peninsula. It serves as the home base for staff and equipment that are used to manage the Dunbar Forest Experiment Station and the Jim Wells Forests. Links to research publications, facility descriptions and interactive tours and quiz.
Research Forests - U.C. Berkeley - Description and links to all of U.C. Berkeley's research forests. Publications, research, outreach, lecture series and calendar of events.
Research Forests - University of British Columbia - Description and links to all of the research forests at the University of British Columbia. The Alex Fraser Research Forest and the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest provide publications, education and demonstrations.
Center for Streamside Studies - University of Washington - Offers information on education programs, research publications, events, and outreach related to stream and river ecosystems, in both forested and urban areas.
Olympic Natural Resources Center - University of Washington - Events, news, research and education. Archive of Olympic Peninsula geospatial and biological data.
Cooperative Forest Genetics Research Project - University of Florida - Develops genetically-improved varieties of southern pines for the reforestation of harvested timberlands in the lower coastal plain of the southern United States. Provides technical assistance, research support and educational resources.
Urban and Community Forestry - Human Dimensions - Social science research at the University of Washington with links to research publications, presentations, and general information about the urban/forest interface.
Paper Science and Engineering (PSE) Laboratory - University of Washington - Provides a list of research and testing services available to the pulp and paper industry. The facility is capable of analyzing everything from chips to marketed products, performing laboratory-scale paper machine trials, process modeling, pulping and bleaching studies, physical and optical paper testing, and coating.
Silviculture Laboratory - University of Washington - Provides information on research, publications, education seminars, and software downloads for Landscape Management Systems (LMS) developed at the lab.
Rural Technology Initiative - University of Washington - Objective is to use better technology to manage forests in rural areas for increased product and environmental values in support of local communities. Links to projects, calendar, seminars and publications.
Pulping and Bleaching Control and Analysis Group - University of Washington - Information on research, publications, modeling and presentations relating to pulp and paper science.
Forestry & Forest Products Research Centre - South Africa - Contract research in forestry, wood quality, wood properties, pulp and paper, sawmilling, remote sensing; and software programs for the forestry and forest products industry.
Cooperative Forest Ecosystem Research (CFER) - Oregon State University - A multidisciplinary, integrated research program, which is guided by a mission to develop and convey research information to land managers. Links to research needs, publications, news and general information.
The Coastal Landscape Analysis and Modeling Study (CLAMS) - Oregon State - A multi-disciplinary research effort to analyze the aggregate ecological, economic, and social consequences of forest policies of different land owners in the Coast Range. Links to maps, projects, data, publications and general information.
HJ Andrews Experimental Forest - Located in the Pacific Northwest. Offers research data, publications, and information as well as links to other Long-term ecological research sites(LTER).
Laboratory for Applications of Remote Sensing in Ecology (LARSE) - Oregon State - Provides research data and links to MODLand products such as surface reflectance, spectral vegetation indices, land cover, the absorbed fraction of photosynthetically active radiation (FPAR), leaf area index (LAI), net primary productivity (NPP), and land surface temperature.
National Council for Forest Research and Development - Ireland based site containing information on research publications, news, events, funding programs and vacancies.
International Union of Forest Research Organizations - Provides membership information, research publications, conference and meeting information, and links to individual country sub-groups.
Yale Forest Forum - Discusses private forest stewardship and long-term sustainability with links to research, education, and improved communication.
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest - Kentucky - Information pertaining to research, outreach, history, publications and programs.
Charles L. Pack Experimental Forest - University of Washington - Pack forest provides virtual hikes, educational programs, interactive games and tours, videos and information on research, events and outreach. Geospatial data, conference center bookings, timber sales and forest operations information.
Lubrect Experimental Forest -- University of Montana - Contains information on the history of the forest, conference center, research programs, ecosystem learning center and staff.
CIFOR - Center for International Forestry Research - Concentrates on research and publications pertaining to tropical forestry and sociology in developing nations. Research abstracts, publications, job opportunities and software downloads.
SEREX - Serex leads research activities for the needs of the transformation of the forest products industry and offers a variety of services to the participants of the forest products transformation.
Federal Research Centre for Forestry and Forest Products - An independent scientific institution in the portfolio of the German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Forestry (BML) researching forestry and forest products.
Pack Forest - University of Washington - Pack forest provides virtual hikes, educational programs, interactive games and tours, videos and information on research, events and outreach. Geospatial data, conference center bookings, timber sales and forest operations information.
Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center - Auburn University - Auburn University's School of Forestry 5300 acre research and education forest. Links to research, extension, facilities and teaching.
Yale Forestry Institute - Education and research in the management of forests, and the promotion of forestry in privately held lands.
Wood Biology Research Group - Research on structure and function of wood, basics of wood quality, tree rings, dendrochronology, composites and fibre, forest management, at the Institut für Botanik, Vienna.
British Columbia Forest Service Research Branch - Details include publications, software for download, and details of research and projects.
USDA Forest Service Research and Development - Operates eight forestry and forest products research stations around the U.S.
Tropical Forest Research Institute - One of eight regional institutes set up to provide research support to the problems of forest management in central India.
American Tree Farm System - Forest industry sponsored certification and recognition program for forest owners. Provides education and technical assistance, conducts conservation projects, promotes sustainable management of forests.
A Forest Landowner's Guide to Internet Resources - A directory of categorized links leading to on-line publications, fact sheets, and brochures, on topics of interest to private forest landowners.
Alabama Forest Owners' Association - Information and services for owners of private forest land in Alabama.
Timber Taxes (USA) - Comprehensive explanation of the tax treatment of timber on private forest land. Covers both property taxes and income taxes, including qualifying for capital gains, casualty losses, and reforestation credit.
Understanding Forestry Terms - A Glossary for Private Landowners - From North Carolina State University.
Community Forestry Resource Center - The Community Forestry Resource Center promotes responsible management of private forest lands through the organization of sustainable forestry cooperatives and associations of private forest owners.
The Illinois Virtual Forest - This is a comprehensive site full of information and links of interest to Illinois forest landowners. It includes a number of Forest Service publications, no longer in print, that are of interest to the consulting or service forestry community as well.
Woodlot Management Home Study Program - Online course provided by Nova Scotia Natural Resources department. Topics include silviculture, harvesting, wildlife management, and recreation.
Minnesota Logger Education Program - Promotes sustainable forestry, best management practices, and workplace safety. Searchable membership directory, workshop schedule, archive of newsletters (in PDF).
Arborist Site Discussion Group - A loose affiliation of volunteer tree working professionals that discuss the needs of tree care within the industry and answer questions for the general public.
International Society of Arboriculture - Arboriculture On-line was developed to assist tree care professionals in developing and maintaining effective plant health care programs. Includes an extensive collection of urban forestry links.
Mid-Atlantic Chapter, International Society of Arboriculture - information and links on trees and their care (arboriculture); resources for arborists
National Arborist Association - The trade association of commercial tree care businesses. Site has information (for consumers and for professionals) and links on tree care practices and standards.
North Carolina Urban Tree Evaluation Program - The North Carolina Urban Tree Evaluation Program evaluates species and cultivars of trees in the diverse climates of North Carolina
Tree Preservation Orders: A Guide to the Law and Good Practice - UK government's Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions guide that sets out the Governments policy advice on the tree preservation order system. These orders can be used to prohibit cutting down, uprooting, topping, or other tree alteration without local planning authority consent.
Arboriculture Trees & Timber - Includes an international treemans who's who registry, multiple subject forum, online bookshop, tree care products and supplier section.
Shigo on Tree Systems - A set of articles by Dr. Shigo on arboriculture, and on the growth of garden trees.
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) - Europe - Details of the organisation and member services. Assists tree care professionals in developing and maintaining effective plant health care programs.
Arboricultural Association - Promotes care and knowledge of trees in the UK. Details of activities, members, and journal.
European Arboricultural Council - A forum for arboricultural organizations in Europe to liase on research and education in tree establishment and improvement of working practices.
Arboricultural Information Exchange. - The AIE site (UK) has news, links and collections of resources for arboriculture.
Bag Snaggers - A tool for arborists and urban tree pruners for removing plastic bags and other debris from trees.
Canada's Forest Network - Guide to help access Canadian forest and forestry-related websites and internet resources. Containing links and e-mail addresses, products, services, organisations, events, issues, statistics, and publications.
Wood World - World wide trading site for information to promote trade in the wood industry.
LumberWeb - Directory for lumber retail associations, lumber yards and lumber distributors, lumber dealers and jobbers .
BC Furniture On-Line and Value-Created Review - Directory of British Columbia furniture manufacturers and journal promoting modern furniture design and sustainability in British Columbia and beyond.
Russian Timber.com - Informational resource on the timber and forestry industry in Russia. Includes geography, timber classifications and standards, ecology and forestry reports .
Woodtech - Searchable database of Canadian and international forestry mills, logging and suppliers as well as other forestry related features.
Woodweb - Provides information for the wood industry regarding woodworking, cabinets, components, woodworking software, wood finishing, cabinet hardware, lumber, plywood, woodworking machinery, suppliers, and tooling.
InternetWoodworking.com - Source of reviewed woodworking links and information.
Wood World - Portal for business professionals, buyers and sellers, operating in the wood industry. Product listings, trade fairs, technology and news.
New Growth Forestry - Provides timber sales and forest management consultancy to Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.
Production Economics Of Private Forestry (Abstract) - A comparison of industrial and non-industrial private forest landowner motives for harvest and management in southern USA. Newman, D.H. and Wear, D.N. (1993). American Journal of Agricultural Economics 75:674-678.
Allegheny Forestry Consulting - Offers services in managing privately owned forest land.
Buchanan Forest Management - Complete forest management and survey services, including GIS, GPS, mapping and aerial photography and reconaissance. Selma, Alabama.
Tomlinson & Associates - Forestry services to manage for investment, portfolio diversification, wildlife fostering, recreation, or to beautify your land.
Center for International Trade in Forest Products (CINTRAFOR) - Works to improve knowledge of trade, and to train professionals in the analysis and interpretation of trade issues and policies. Disseminates information on world trade in forest products by means of seminars, conferences, workshops, and publications.
ForestryUSA.com - Source of Internet information on America's forestry and the forest products sectors.
National Association of State Foresters - State Foresters provide management assistance and protection services for over two-thirds of the forests in the United States.
Okanagan Innovative Forestry Society - Identifies and implements investment opportunities in the forest industry in the Okanagan.
TimberSite.com - An international community of timber land owners, forestry schools and students, recruiters, consultants, foresters, and other employers.
Timber-Mart South - Quarterly market price survey and report of the major timber products in 11 Southeastern states. Subscription and contact information, online newsletters.
Timber Growers Association Ltd - A trade association for those involved in the growing of forests and timber in the UK.
The Timber Trade Federation - Trade association for the UK timber industry, arguing the case for timber products as the only truly renewable building resource.
Council of Forest Industries - Creating a climate for consistent, healthy economic performance of the British Columbia forest industry.
Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. - National consulting forestry organization directory contains member profiles and information about consulting foresters.
Forest Landowners Association (17 southern states) - Thousands of independent forest landowners from 17 southern states compose the membership of the Forest Landowners Association. Formed in 1941 to provide a voice for Southern forest landowners on national and regional issues, the Forest Landowners Association follows every piece of legislation appearing before Congress that affects forestry.
Minnesota Forestry Association - Minnesota's oldest conservation organization, representing the interests of private forest landowners across the state.
Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association - Promotes the wise use and conservation of the state's forests. Details of membership, purpose and activities.
The Forest Products Division of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers - Mission statement, annual meeting, leaders, careers, fun links, overview, paper manufacturers links, university and research links.
Society of American Foresters Publications - Offers and describes available books, journals, conference proceedings, and newsletters.
Vedams - Catalogue of books on forestry providing a complete table of contents and excerpts from the jacket/preface of individual books.
SEFUT Socio-Economics of Forest Use in the Tropics and Subtropics - Research reports on aspects of forest use in the tropics and subtropics, published in PDF format.
Horticultural and Forestry Journals - Directory of links to the homepages of forestry and horticulture journals.
Silva Fennica - Subscription information and online back issues for this peer-reviewed, international journal of forest science.
New Forests - International journal on the biology, biotechnology, and management of afforestation and reforestation. Subscription information, contact information, online sample copy, and instructions for authors.
International Journal of Forest Genetics - Subscription information and abstracts of articles in back issues for this journal that publishes original papers aimed at recent advances in forest genetics.
Forest Policy and Economics - Subscription information and abstracts of past articles.
Unasylva - Subscription information and online back issues for this international journal of forestry and forest industries.
Forest Ecology and Management - Elsevier international journal on application of biological, ecological and social knowledge to the management of man-made and natural forests. Contributor information, subscription information, and online abstracts.
New Zealand Journal of Forestry - Online tables of contents for this quarterly publication of the New Zealand Institute of Forestry.
Society of American Foresters Periodicals - Subscription, contact, advertising, and contributor information for Journal of Forestry, Northern Journal of Applied Forestry, The Forestry Source, Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, Forest Science, and Western Journal of Applied Forestry.
New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science - Scope includes production forestry, protection forestry, watershed rehabilitation, pathology, entomology, wood quality and processing, timber engineering, and composite wood products, relevant to NZ and the southwest Pacific region. Includes online tables of contents.
Bois & forets des tropiques - La revue Bois & forêts des tropiques est une revue dédiée aux sciences et techniques de la foresterie en régions chaudes.
Annals of Forest Science - Online and in print journal covering information of current developments and trends in forestry. Contains table of contents with abstracts (2000 to present), free online sample issues, list of in press papers, author and subscription information, and content search.
US Forestry Service Pest Alerts - Collection of forest and tree health publications and fact sheets, primarily for midcontinent North America.
Gypsy Moth Homepage - Information on gypsy moths and their control, from Ohio State University Extension.
Asian Longhorned Beetle - Information about this pest recently discovered in the U.S., from Ohio State University Extension.
TreeLife For Oak Wilt Management - A new product for the management of Oak wilt that has proved to be very effective (over a decade of research and three years of testing on trees in central Texas). Also includes a tutorial on oak wilt and Dutch elm disease.
Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle - Brief account of this pest of spruce trees, its growth, and means of control.
Canker Diseases - Overviews of fungal canker diseases, from West Virginia University.
Tent Caterpillars - The Eastern tent caterpillar affects black cherry trees and other fruit and shade trees. The forest tent caterpillar infests hardwood trees such as sugar maple and oak.
Dutch Elm Disease Information - This site provides information about Dutch elm disease and ELMguard - a new experimental preventative treatment being developed at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Forestry.
Focus on Woody Plant Diseases - About several tree diseases that can stunt or injure a tree over time. From University of Illinois Extension.
Gypsy Moth - A short account of this caterpillar pest of maples, oaks and elms.
Colorado State Forest Service Forest Pest Management - A set of pest management sheets, (some in PDF format only), with detailed information on specific insects and their control.
Asian Longhorned Beetle - Brief account of the introduction of this Chinese insect into North America, and with a list of the affected species.
Bugwood Network, The University of Georgia - Extensive resource on forest insects and related topics.
Beetlemania Attacks Trees - On how native and introduced beetles are expected to cause extensive damage to forests all across North America.
Oak Wilt - Brief details of how to identify and control this disease.
Powdery Mildew - A short account of this fungal disease.
Fire Blight - SHort account of the bacteria Erwinia amylovora which attacks the flowers of rosaceous plants, then moving up to the twigs and branches.
Forestry Images - Quality photographs of forest insects and disease organisms. Contains image search or browse by categories.
Sudden Oak Death - Created by the University of California's Sudden Oak Death Research Team, this site addresses the increasing number of oak trees in California that are dying from the fungal disease Phytophthora, and the effects the infestation is having on forest ecology.
California Oak Mortality Task Force - Addresses the issue of elevated levels of oak mortality through research, management, education and public policy. Contains monthly updates, distribution maps, symptoms, and educational materials.
Forest and Shade Tree Pathology - Online textbook of forest pathology, covering fungi (mycology), principles of tree disease and major diseases, wood anatomy and chemistry, dwarf mistletoes, hazard trees, disease ecology and management, cankers, rusts, needlecasts, and root diseases.
Puzzling Disease Devastating California Oaks - NY Times article about the fungal disease nicknamed "sudden oak death syndrome."
University of California Cooperative Extension Sudden Oak Death - Provides practical information on this disease. Includes history, hosts and symptoms, ecology, control and management, recent publications, and events.
Disease Hits Firs and Redwoods, Posing Risk of Economic Damage - New York Times article on the discovery that sudden oak death syndrome (Phytophthora ramorum) affects redwood and Douglas fir in California.

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