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The latest forest news on REDD , climate change, biofuels, gender, conservation, trade, » The latest forest news on REDD , climate change, biofuels, gender, conservation, trade, deforestation, indigenous and community groups, dry forests, food security, illegal logging, governance and biodiversity.The Center for International Forestry Research is a non-profit, scientific facility that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world.

University of California Cooperative Extension forestry provides research-based solutions to » University of California Cooperative Extension forestry provides research-based solutions to natural resource related problems through applied research, publications, meetings, conferences, workshops, demonstrations, field days, video programs, newsletters, and facilitation.

This is a community of users creating a place to discuss planting trees, milling logs, forest » This is a community of users creating a place to discuss planting trees, milling logs, forest management, urban forestry, chainsaws, skidders, trucks, or any other forestry equipment, sawmills, firewood etc. and everything in between.

American Forests restores threatened forest ecosystems and inspires people to value and protect » American Forests restores threatened forest ecosystems and inspires people to value and protect urban and wildland forests. We're dedicated to educating the public about the many benefits of trees and forests.

The Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages » The Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres. The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

The Oregon Department of Forestry protects 16 million acres of Oregon's public and private » The Oregon Department of Forestry protects 16 million acres of Oregon's public and private forestlands from wildfire, manages 800,000 acres of Oregon's state forests, enforces the Oregon Forest Practices Act and other rules and laws to conserve Oregon's forests.

Forests Ontario is the Voice for our Forests. Our restoration, stewardship, education and » Forests Ontario is the Voice for our Forests. Our restoration, stewardship, education and awareness efforts ensure healthy forests for the future. Forests Ontario's vision is a future of healthy forests sustaining healthy people, a flourishing environment and a robust economy for generations.

Our goal is to solicit broad participation from a cross-section of interests in a respectful » Our goal is to solicit broad participation from a cross-section of interests in a respectful atmosphere of mutual learning on topics related to the Forest Service and public lands policy. We believe that ideas will be stronger and choices clearer if developed through such a multidisciplinary, multi-perspective dialogue.

The Working Forest newspaper was established by Judy Skidmore in November 1997 to provide news » The Working Forest newspaper was established by Judy Skidmore in November 1997 to provide news information for and about the Canadian forest industry. The Working Forest newspaper strives to be the main communications conduit for the forest industry in Canada.

The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity. We aim to create new » The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity. We aim to create new native woodland with the help of communities, schools, organisations and individuals; protect our precious ancient woods, restore the ones that are damaged and fight for those under threat; inspire people up and down the country to visit woods, plant trees, and enjoy the many benefits that woodland.

CIFOR envisions a more equitable world where forestry and landscapes enhance the environment and » CIFOR envisions a more equitable world where forestry and landscapes enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR Consortium and leads the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry. Watch videos on Youtube.

Forest & Bird is New Zealand’s leading independent (not-for-profit) conservation organisation. » Forest & Bird is New Zealand’s leading independent (not-for-profit) conservation organisation. We work to protect, restore and defend New Zealand's wildlife and wild places. Originally formed to protect our native forests and birds, our role has since grown to include all of New Zealand's wildlife and wild places – on land and in our oceans, lakes and rivers.