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Mississippi Forestry Association
About this Resource: This website discusses information about the Mississippi Forestry Association such as how to join, a calender of events, and award nominations. The site offers insurance and banking help for members as well as license plates for the general public. The page describes the Mississippi Forestry Foundation, the County Forest Association, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and general forestry information and education. There is a section for teachers and kids with activity sheets, a section on political and legal issues, and timber taxation.

Institute of Foresters of Australia
About this Resource: This website is for the IFA which is strongly committed to the principles of sustainable forest management and the processes and practices which translate these principles into outcomes. The site allows a person to learn about forestry in Australia and also about how to become a member of the IFA. Users can look at merchandise, publication information and learn how to become a registered professional forester.

Temperate Forest Foundation
About this Resource: The Temperate Forest Foundation's webpage is meant to be a source of information on natural resource issues and options. The webpage offers resources such as PDF publications, cool facts page, career information, video previews, glossary, posters, downloads, ordering products online, teacher tour information, and information about the organization. The site also offers sponsorship forms and links to other related sites.

National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
About this Resource: The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) seeks to establish sustainable urban forests for all communities by supporting education, projects, and groups related to urban and community forestry. Their site provides information about the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, lists of council members, and the information about the NUCFAC Action Plan. Annual Reports dating back to 1995 are available for downloading. The site provides access to abstracts of active Challenge Cost-Share grant projects as well as abstracts of the Challenge Cost-Share grant projects that have been completed. There are also links to related reports and documents.

Manitoba Model Forest
About this Resource: The Model Forest is a place where individuals and organizations with a variety of forest values can come together to gain an understanding of conflicting opinions, share their knowledge, and combine their expertise to develop innovative approaches to sustainable forest management. The site provides links to download annual reports, newsletters, and a MBMF map. There is also information about their projects and education.

Oregon Society and Washington State Society of American Foresters
About this Resource: The Oregon and Washington State Society of American Forestry is composed of professional foresters and forest technicians from Oregon and western and central Washington. The site provides links to chapters, forestry sites, job opportunities, position statements, and Western Forester. There is information about finding a certified forester, continuing education, and forestry news. There are forestry facts and information about becoming a forester. There is also information about the Oregon Society of American Foresters and the Washinton State Society of American Foresters.

PROFOR
About this Resource: PROFOR works to enhance forests' contribution to poverty reduction, sustainable development and protection of environmental services. They focus on the following themes: forest governance; livelihoods of the rural poor; cross-sectoral impacts on forests; and financing SFM. The site provides information about each of their themes as well as links to news and events, publications, and related sites.

Oregon Forest Industries Council (OFIC)
About this Resource: The OFIC represents Oregon forestland owners and forest products manufacturing-related firms and works to encourage long-term investments in healthy forests, ensure a reliable timber supply, and promote stewardship and sustainable management. Their website provides links to current issues, forest facts, and forest links regarding associations, public agencies, and other organizations in Oregon. They also provide information about OFIC member companies.

Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (Japan)
About this Resource: This webpage discusses the research divisions, research activities, and the research objectives of FFPRI. It also provides access to research papers and public databases. Conference information and facility information are provided as well as links to other forestry-related resources.

Forestry Tasmania
About this Resource: This site provides information on Tasmania's forests. The site has information on the following topics in Tasmanian forestry: sustainable forest management, forestry products, consultancy services, forestry research, visiting the forests, and corporations. There is a publication listing and links to related sites as well.

Institute for Commercial Forestry Research
About this Resource: A privately funded forestry research institute, the Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR) seeks to contrbute the global competitiveness of the Institute's sponsors. The Institute's main ares of expertise is in sustainable plantation silviculture. Website features includes a web search engine; staff information; an events calendar and relevant external links.

Alabama Urban Forestry Association
About this Resource: The Alabama Urban Forestry Association's webpage offers users information about urban forestry in Alabama, news and newsletters, and links to related resources. There is also publications and videos as well as information about AUFA programs.

Urban Forestry Coordinators News
About this Resource: The Urban Forestry Coordinators News is an electronic newsletter published bi-monthy for state and federal urban forestry program coordinators and other interested individuals. It is available for viewing on this website as well as an archive with issues dating back to February 1999, Vol. 4, No. 2.

Commonwealth Forestry News
About this Resource: This is the Commonwealth Forestry Association's webpage for their newsletter. The Commonwealth Forestry News is issued four times per year. It contains news from around the world on issues on development, policy, training opportunities, research and Association events. Issues are available online for viewing in pdf format.

Northern Arizona University School of Forestry
About this Resource: The School of Forestry site provides links for prospective and current graduate and undergraduate students. There are links to academics, research, courses, people, seminar schedule, location, and resources.

Florida Urban Forest Council
About this Resource: Florida's Urban Forest Council works toward promoting urban forestry in Florida. At this website users can view publications from the council and other sources, including a newsletter. Membership information, pictures of unusual trees, links, and other urban forestry information are availabe.

ANU Forestry Department
About this Resource: The ANU Forestry Department site provides information about the four-year BS forestry program and associated five-year combined courses. There is information about undergraduate degree options, honors, graduate degrees and career opportunities. There are links to handbooks, yearbooks, research colloquiums, and other sites of interest.

Florida Forestry Information
About this Resource: The Florida Forestry Information site under the following topics: forest management, forest resources, and planning and assistance. There is a newsletter available online, a directory of forestry and environmental contacts, and a glossary of forestry terms.

Woodland Notes
About this Resource: Woodland Notes is a publication through the University of Idaho's Extension Forestry and CNR Outreach program. The website offers access to both current and past issues of the publication.

Tree City Initiative
About this Resource: The Tree City Initiative was formed in 1995 by the GWB, The German Institute for Arboriculture, and The International Institute for the Urban Environment to address the need for development and improved management of urban forests in developing countries. Their site provides information about their approach, vision, activities, and events. There are links to publications, an urban forestry mailing list, and urban forestry worldwide links.

Louisiana Urban Forestry Council
About this Resource: The Louisiana Urban Forestry Council (LUFC) works to recognize, promote, and improve the value of Louisiana's urban forest through research, management, education, training, and conservation. The LUFC's strategic plan is outlined on their website. Names of local LUFC contact people can be searched by region. There is information about the Department of Agriculture and Forestry and Tree City USA. There are links to current events, newsletters, publications, and information about membership services.

Urban Forestry Database | University of MInnesota
About this Resource: A database that identifies publications relating to the history of urban forestry; urban forest legislation;","the benefits of urban forests, selection and planting of trees; maintenance of the urban forest; planning and management; and urban forestry programs.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Urban and Community Forestry
About this Resource: The Urban and Community Forestry division of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides information about news and events, program information, and grant information. There are links to lists of urban forestry staff, information about the Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council, and links to related resources. There is a link to a tree planting quiz and a list of Wisconsin's Champion Trees where there are records on the largest trees in the state.

Clemson University, Arboriculture and Urban Forestry
About this Resource: This site provides information about research, activities, and education related to arboriculture and urban forestry at Clemson University. There is information about teaching, research, and outreach in the topics of arboriculture and urban forestry, as well as links to recent news and additional topics of arboriculture and urban forestry.

Tasforests
About this Resource: Tasforests is a publication of Forestry Tasmania and is not intended to be solely a forum for scientific papers. It is a means of communicating descriptive or technical information on a wide range of subjects relevant to Tasmania's forests. From Volume 10 Tasforests is available online in PDF format. Hard copies of most editions are available on request as well.

Minnesota Forest Resources Council
About this Resource: The MFRC advises the governor and federal, state, and local governments on sustainable forest resource policies and practices. This resource offers a generic environmental impact statement, forest management guidelines, forest management guidelines resource directory, a public concerns registration line and details about the Sustainable Forest Resources Act programs being worked on.

Nova Scotia Forestry Publications
About this Resource: This site contains both free and fee-based forestry publications. There are links to new publications, forest type maps, forest research reports, forest inventory reports, a registry of buyers, the Forestry Field Handbook, Forest Engineering and Research Institute of Canada Reports. There is also information about woodlot management and reforestation, tree identification, and Nova Scotia forest practices.

New Zealand Forestry
About this Resource: This site provides information about the wood products industry in New Zealand. There is a link to a forum where users can make an inquiry or state opinions about particular forestry issues. There are links to information about the industry, a suppliers directory, classifieds, statistics, events, and educational resources.

Eastern Ontario Urban Forest Network
About this Resource: This site, a part of the Eastern Ontario Model Forest site, promotes forestry in an urban setting. There are facts and information about urban forests, information about the benefits of urban forestry, threats to urban forestry, and how to maintain a newly planted tree.

ESFPA (Empire State Forest Products Association)
About this Resource: ESFPA works to improve the business climate for the forest products industry and to promote the management of New York's forests. Their website provides information about the economic impact of forest products manufacturing in New York, various forestry facts, and information about news and events. There are links to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, New York Forests Forever, New York Logger Training, and the American Forest and Paper Association Career Center.

Human Dimensions of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening
About this Resource: This site features research on peoples' perceptions and behaviors regarding urban forestry. There are studies related to nature and consumer environments, trees and transportation, and civic ecology. There is information on policy and planning and more resources, studies, and links related to urban forestry and human benefits.

Florida Division of Forestry
About this Resource: The state of Florida's Division of Forestry website gives information about forest management, wildland fire, state forest recreation, services provided, training and education, fire weather, and events. Publications from the organization are also available for viewing.

California Urban Forests Council
About this Resource: CaUFC works to promote the planning, planting, and management of urban and community forests through leadership, education, and advocacy. Their website provides information about membership, conferences, and seminars. There is information about the Certified Urban Forester Program which encourages and enhances the education and experiences of urban forestry professionals. There are links to publications, education campaigns, and regional councils.

Tennessee Urban Forestry Council
About this Resource: The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council (TUFC) works to improve awareness and understanding of the importance of urban forests and to improve Tennessee's urban forests. Their website provides information about TUFC programs and benefits, tree factoids, and membership information. They offer information about landmark trees, historic trees, heritage trees, and notable trees of TN. There is a link to a TN certified Arboreta listing and information about TUFC history. There is a access to a discussion group and a place to email related questions to an expert in the field.

Forest Trends
About this Resource: Forest Trends' mission is to conserve forests by promoting more diverse trade in the forest sector, moving beyond an exclusive focus on lumber and timber to a broader range of products and services. This resource contains information pertaining to the orgranization such as what they do, the history, and a directory of contacts. Also on the site is an area dedicated to the programs of focus for the group. A resource library contains publications, presentations, meeting information, a newsletter, forestry briefs, and links to other relevant sources.

Southern Urban Forestry Associates
About this Resource: Southern Urban Forestry Associates is a collection of a variety of specialists in areas including forestry, arboriculture, marketing, management, computer programming, fund raising and accounting. They are able to perform services for individual homeowners, builders, developers, attorneys, tree care companies, non-profit organizations, municipal, county and state organizations, insurance companies and power companies. Their site offers information about the associates and their services and products. There is a link to SUFA's articles and presentations and a link to their online tree inventory system.

Manitoba Forestry Association
About this Resource: The Manitoba Forestry Association works to educate and inform Manitobans about wise management of trees and forests. The site provides links to upcoming events, MFA programs, in-school programs, woodlot programs, MFA newsletters, ForestEd Workshop, publications, and related links. There is information about Envirothon, individual forest centres, National Forest Week, commemorative trees, heritage trees, and the FAACS Program. They also provide membership information and a downloadable membership application.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Community Forestry
About this Resource: The Minnesota DNR Community Forestry website provides links to tree care advisors, tree care assistance, a Minnesota Certified Arborists list, and plant disease diagnosing tips. There are resources for communities such as finanacial assistance, tree ordinances, information about conserving wooded areas, internet reference links, and tips on starting a wood chip program. There are links to community forestry programs and to the home pages of MNSTAC, MSA, and University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension.

Minneapolis Park and Recreaion Board: Urban Forests
About this Resource: The forestry section of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board works to maintain and preserve the urban forest by monitoring the planting, pruning, and removal of trees on public property. Their site provides information about reforestation, Dutch Elm Disease, tree removal, pruning, natural area management, storm response, gypsy moth, and disposal of private wood debris. There are links to information about the Wood Chip Program, volunteer information, and tree health tips.

Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada (FERIC)
About this Resource: This site contains an overview of the FERIC organization and its research program. Links to the annual report are available for everyone, but the research reports are only available to FERIC members. Each division has its own page with information about reports, products/tools, events, and recent activities.

Center for Urban Forest Research: Newsletters
About this Resource: Newsletters produced by the Center for Urban Forest Research are available for viewing here. Newsletters are available as far back as March 2001. Also available are research summaries, fact sheets, center news briefs, and frequently asked questions.

Society of American Foresters
About this Resource: Established in 1900, the Society of American Foresters (SAF) seeks to advance the science, education, technology and practice of forestry. The Society combines both internet and intranet functions from this web site. The "members only" features of the site, allows access to: discussion lists; a career center and the Society's publications. Site visitors can utilize several services; foresters and other resource professionals have agreed to answer questions about U.S. forests and an email address has been established for this purpose. The "Forestry Focus Discussion List" is an electronic mailing list that serves as a basis of exchange between SAF members and the general public. The Society also indexes a number of forestry-based external links. The "Policy Homepage" details the Society's positions on a variety of forestry-related topics. Documentation from this page includes: selected reports; state policy activities; SAF's involvement in international issues and the Society's engagement with the International Union of Societies of Foresters; details relative to Community Wildfire Protection plans (as recommended by the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003). A site engine can also be found from this location. The website also affords details on the Society and its' structure and organization. The Home Page features news and event updates.

Social Sciences in Forestry Bibliography
About this Resource: This database indexes publications in 41 subject areas relating the social sciences to forestry. Among them are: legislation, policy and planning, management, economic development, investment and finance.

Social Sciences in Forestry Bibliography
About this Resource: This database indexes publications in 41 subject areas relating the social sciences to forestry. Among them are: legislation, policy and planning, management, economic development, investment and finance.

Arkansas Forestry Commission
About this Resource: The AFC website provides landowners information, advice, and services to manage their forests. The Rural Fire Protection Staff helps communities organize, equip, and train volunteer fire departments. The AFC provides information about Arkansas' forests and helps kids, teachers, and anyone interested to learn more.

Learning About Forests
About this Resource: The Learning About Forests Program works to encourage school classes and teachers to use forests for educational activities. The site provides several activity ideas, as well as an E-library, links to news, and information about various countries and their forests.

FERN
About this Resource: Forests and the European Union Resource Network (FERN) is a non-profit organization created by the World Rainforest Movement. The website gives information about the organization and its objectives and campaigns. The site provides articles about forest peoples, poverty, trade, investment, climate, global policy, EU forests, and forest certification. The site also includes links to other sites.

Pinchot Institute for Conservation
About this Resource: This site features the Pinchot Institute for Conservation, an independent nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C. that works to advance the conservation of natural resources throughout the world. The site contains information about the institute and its home, Grey Towers, as well as information on conservation programs that the Institute is working on. There is also scholarship and employment information, publications that can be viewed and ordered online, donation information, and links to related sites.

Project for Public Spaces (PPS)
About this Resource: PPS is dedicated to creating and sustaining public places that build communities by providing technical assistance, education, and research. Their site provides information about the non-profit organization, placemaking tools, services, and projects. There are links to information about parks, transportation, buildings, and markets. They provide access to various articles and other related publications.

Metafore
About this Resource: Metafore works with business and other civil society leaders to create innovative approaches that support forests and communities. The site provides information on the Paper Working Group, the Global Wood Initiative, the Business Action Toolkit, and the Forest Leadership Forum. There are links to the Forest Certification Resource Center and a Download Library. They also provide access to business cases, case studies, action briefs, and policy implementation tools.