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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).

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The Centre for Agricultural Research in Suriname

Brief information on the CELOS Forest Management System, Wood technology research and Forest Classification; based in Suriname.

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Daintree Rainforest

Guide to the Daintree region of Tropical North Queensland, Australia. Covers threats, ecological and Aboriginal history, flora and fauna, climate and news.

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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

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European Tropical Forest Research Network

Fosters research and public education. Features list of projects, information on workshops, funding opportunities and contacts.

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Focus on Forests

Describes issues facing forests today. Aimed at 11-14 year olds studying for Keystage 3.

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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..

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Fundacion Jocotoco

Information about rainforest reserves in Ecuador.

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Guyana Forestry Commission

Contains reports on certification, sustainable forest management, silviculture, zoning, mangroves and social aspects of forestry based on the Guyana experience.

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Iracambi

Research in sustainable management, ecology and conservation of the Atlantic Brazilian Rainforest.

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Mamirau Sustainable Development Reserve

The Mamirau Project in Brazil, a non-profit NGO combining research and sustainable development.

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Pax Natura a Costa Rica Rainforest

A private rainforest preserve in Costa Rica.

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PEFC - Pan European Forest Council

Promotes an internationally credible framework for forest certification schemes and initiatives in European countries.

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RainTree

Resource database of rainforest plants including medicinal properties, preservation options, articles, and clinical trial data.

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Royal Forestry Society of England, Wales and Northern Ireland

The Royal Forestry Society is based in the UK and caters for all who care about forestry, forests, woodlands and trees, their husbandry and their future.

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Russian Forests

This English language site gives an overview of Russian forests, and the threats facing them. 22% of the world's forests are in Russia.

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Tirimbina Rainforest Center

Biological reserve, visitor facilities and lodge offering tropical science education, founded by the Milwaukee Public Museum. Also includes photo gallery.

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Trees for Life

A Scottish conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland

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Trees for the Future

International tree planting project, working through education around the world.

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Trees, Climate and People

Blog discussing tree biology and plant science in a human-dominated world.

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Tropenbos International; Tropical forest research

Tropical forest research for nature conservation and sustainable use of rain forests in Cameroon, Colombia, Guyana, Ghana, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Vietnam

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Wood Consumption and Resource Conservation Alliance

This is a clearinghouse for techniques to reduce wood consumption and alternatives to virgin forest products, such as recycled, kenaf, hemp, agricultural residues and other biobased products.

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World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

An international consortium of governments, private foundations, and development banks created to develop a network of harvest centers in the developing world. Purpose of group is to help restore soil fertility, create commercial cultivation, use trees t

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WWF - Global Forest and Trade Network

The Network is committed to producing and purchasing forest products from well-managed forests and to supporting independent certification.

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