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Forests, Forestry, & Deforestation
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Amazon Interactive 
 An interactive site for younger students to explore the physical and human geography, environmental, economic, and social issues of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest as well as the indigenous people, the Quichua. An ecotourism simulation game will aid students in learning about ecotourism in this Amazon region. Also included is the research report, Indigenous Ecotourism and Sustainable Development: The Case of Río Blanco, Ecuador on which the activities of the simulation game are based. http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html Topics: Agriculture, Economics, Environment, Plants, Travel Last updated Dec 1, 2002 American Forests
This organization, "the nation’s oldest nonprofit citizens’ conservation organization," works "to protect, restore and enhance the natural capital of trees and forests" in the U.S and to ensure "healthy forest ecosystems for every community." Its site features information about campaigns (such as California Wildfire ReLeaf), and publications such as the "National Register of Big Trees" and newsletters back to 2000. http://www.americanforests.org/ Topics: Environment Last updated Jul 7, 2008 Appalachian Voices
A nonprofit committed to protecting eastern forests by working to control air pollution in fragile ecosystems, fight proliferation of wood chip mills, strip mining, mountaintop removal, and commercial logging on public lands. Contains a report on air pollution in National Parks. http://www.appvoices.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Geology, Plants, Technology Last updated Jan 10, 2000 Celebrate Arbor Day
This site features Arbor Day history and news, planting tips, and information about Idaho forests and trees. Includes activities for Idaho's Arbor Day, the last Friday in April. From the Idaho Forest Products Commission. http://www.idahoforests.org/arborday.htm Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Holidays and Observances Individually, Plants Last updated Mar 29, 2006 Clark Kinsey and the Documentation of the Pacific Northwest Logging Industry
This online exhibit discusses the work of photographer Clark Kinsey, who captured images of "the logging and milling camps and other forest related activities in Washington [state], Oregon, California and British Columbia." Features information about the Snoqualmie Falls Lumber Company, logging operations, locomotives, camp life, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the Spruce Production Division. Searchable. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://www.lib.washington.edu/specialcoll/exhibits/kinsey/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Industries, Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Plants, U.S. History By Place Last updated Dec 8, 2005 Clark Kinsey Photographs Collection
This online collection features the work of photographer Clark Kinsey, who documented the logging industry in the Pacific Northwest. Following World War I he began photographing "the logging and milling camps and other forest related activities in Washington [state], Oregon, California and British Columbia." Includes biographical information. Searchable. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content-dev.lib.washington.edu/clarkkinseyweb/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Industries, Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Photography, Plants, U.S. History By Place Last updated Feb 21, 2005 Conservation Central
"Conservation Central is a habitat education program ... [which] explores the temperate forest, home of the giant panda and black bear" through online activities. Activities include designing a panda habitat, conserving a forest habitat, and exploring a virtual forest. Also includes teaching materials, learning activities, panda photos, and links to related information. From the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Education/ConservationCentral/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Environment, Mammals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Jul 20, 2005 Fire Information Cache
A study of the role of fire in park ecosystems is presented with this collection of papers on fire and fire management. Included are annual fire reports archived to 1995, GIS information, a bibliography, glossary of fire terms, links, and maps of "prescribed natural fires, suppressed lightning fires, human-caused wildfires, and planned and completed prescribed burns in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks." http://www.nps.gov/archive/seki/fire/indxfire.htm Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, Science Last updated Nov 11, 2006 Forest and Fishery Products Division, Foreign Agricultural Service
The Web site for this division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) features current and historical trade data for wood and fishery products, country reports, market news, a trade shows calendar, trade policy documents, brochures, and related documents. Searchable. http://www.fas.usda.gov/ffpd/fpd.html Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Plants Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Forest and Tree Health Publications and Fact Sheets
Created by the USDA Forest Service, this collection of How to Publications covers many varieties of tree ailments and care. Find out how to prune a tree, identify a sugar maple borer, grow healthy birch trees, treat Dutch elm disease, and more. These step-by-step articles often include pictures, clear diagrams, a glossary of terms, and charts. An excellent site for many tree care basics. http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/howto.htm Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Mar 13, 2002 The Forest History Society
The purpose of this organization is to explore the "history of interactions between people, forests, and their related resources - timber, water, soil, forage, fish and wildlife, recreation, and scenic or spiritual values. The focus is from a North American perspective." The site features photographs (located in "Research Center"), a list of oral histories, and bibliographies. Also includes teaching materials and a history of the U.S. Forest Service. Searchable. Affiliated with Duke University. http://www.foresthistory.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 15, 2007 Forest Protection Portal
Forests.org "works to end deforestation, preserve primary and old-growth forests, conserve and sustainably manage other forests, and to commence the age of ecological restoration." The site has news, a large collection of links arranged by topic, action alerts, a blog, and other features about forest conservation around the world. http://forests.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Apr 3, 2008 Forest Service Database
This online catalog for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Library Network is a useful research tool for identifying books and documents related to forestry and natural resources. Also includes tens of thousands of "records and links to Forest Service Research publications dating back to 1904" and thousands of full-text documents. http://fsinfo.fs.fed.us/cgi-bin/gw/chameleon Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Librarianship, Plants Last updated May 29, 2008 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) United States
Information about the activities of the U.S. branch of this nonprofit organization that sets standards for responsible and sustainable forestry. Features information about the council's certification process, a newsletter, and a browsable and searchable database of FSC-certified companies selling lumber, building products, paper, and other forest products and services. Searchable. http://www.fscus.org Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Industries, Plants Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Forestry AgNIC
A directory of websites providing "forestry and natural resources information." Topics include reference resources, full-text resources, associations/organizations, government agencies, and conferences. The subject divisions are trail planning, tropical forestry, urban forestry, environment/conservation, wood and paper science, agroforestry, and wilderness management/outdoor forestry. Maintained by librarian Jean Albrecht, Forestry Library, University of Minnesota. http://forestry.lib.umn.edu/agnic/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Aug 22, 2005 Forestry Images: The Source for Forest Health, Natural Resources and Silviculture Images
A collection of over 4400 photographs of forest pests including insects, diseases, weeds, invasive organisms, and other damage agents. There are also pictures illustrating silvicultural practices (planting, thinning, harvesting, etc.) as well as photographs of plants, wildlife, people, places, and scenes. Scientific and common names, descriptions, and location where the photograph was take are included with most of the images. The copyrighted photographs may be freely downloaded but registration (free) is required for some higher resolution photos. http://www.forestryimages.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Jul 25, 2002 Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF)
This San Francisco-based, community-centered nonprofit organization offers "financial, technical, and practical assistance to individuals and neighborhood groups who want to plant and care for trees." The site includes a brief history, a list of events and training opportunities for volunteers, guidelines for planting trees individually and through the FUF, information on tree care, and past issues of the "Treescapes" newsletter. Some material available in Chinese and Spanish. http://www.fuf.net/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Feb 15, 2005 Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Located in southwest Washington State, "the Gifford Pinchot National Forest is one of the oldest National Forests in the United States" and includes the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. This site covers the most recent forest news, forest fire updates, forest recreation opportunities, educational resources, volunteer opportunities, and other related forestry links. Additional features include maps and trail guides, area weather information, and emergency phone numbers. http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Geography, Geology, National Parks & Forests, Plants Last updated Jul 28, 2003 Global Forest Watch (GFW): Linking Forests and People
This site has interactive maps of the world's forests; a collection of data that documents such things as logging concessions, treaties, statistics, etc; downloadable publications about forests, forest conservation, logging, and related topics; and links to additional resources. The purpose is to monitor forest management and compliance with national and local forestry laws and regulations. Searchable. Available in English, French, Spanish, and Bahasa. Free registration is required to access some parts of the site. http://www.globalforestwatch.org/english/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Plants Last updated Jun 7, 2002 Gondwana Forest Sanctuary
This site presents a brief overview of the Gondwana Forest Sanctuary Campaign whose purpose is to protect southernmost forests "in portions of South America, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere." The first goal of this campaign "is to protect the remaining primary forests in Tierra del Fuego, comprising the southernmost forests on Earth, in both Chile and Argentina." From the Native Forest Network. http://nativeforest.org/campaigns/gondwana/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Oct 14, 2004 Gypsy Moth in North America
Lots of information on one of North America's most devastating forest pests. This invasive insect prefers the leaves of the oak and aspen, but will munch on more than 300 shrub and tree species. Maintained at the USDA Forest Service Research Station in West Virginia. http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/morgantown/4557/gmoth/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Gardening, Insects & Arachnids, Plants Last updated Oct 4, 2004 Healthy Forest Initiative (HFI)
In August 2003 President Bush "announced his Healthy Forests Initiative to improve the health of our nation's forests and rangelands. ... The primary goal of the projects is to reduce the fire danger and return our forests and rangelands to a healthier state." This site from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service includes the text of the plan and background material, news, accomplishments, a brochure and posters, and links to related sites. http://www.fs.fed.us/projects/hfi/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, Science Last updated Nov 18, 2003 Heritage Forests Campaign
Extensive information about forest protection, logging, the economic importance of roadless areas, and the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which "protects 58.5 million acres of wild national forest land from most commercial logging and road-building." Provided by a coalition "working together to uphold protection of our National Forests." http://www.ourforests.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, National Parks & Forests, Plants Last updated Aug 20, 2003 How to Fell a Tree Using a Chainsaw
An illustrated, step-by-step guide to felling trees as demonstrated by an Oregon logger. This site also contains links to information on chainsaw safety and maintenance. Note: generates some pop-ups. The author is a professional forester. http://forestry.about.com/od/chainsaws/ss/fell_tree.htm Topics: Agriculture, Environment Last updated Jun 2, 2005 An Index of Rainforest Related Sites on the Web
These annotated links to resources on rain forests and sustainable forestry include conservation and research organizations, plant and animal information sites, and resources for students and teachers. Some of the material linked to is prepared by the site sponsor, a commercial supplier of nutrition products derived from rain forest plants. http://www.rain-tree.com/links.htm Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Mar 17, 2009 Journey into Amazonia
Web site companion to a 3-hour television series about the Amazon Basin by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Experience "the swollen rivers, flooded forests and dense canopy of the vast rain forest recognized as one of Earth's natural wonders," and see some fascinating animals and plants. Includes educational resources, games, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/journeyintoamazonia/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Geography, Plants, Water Last updated Sep 11, 2003 Márcia Theóphilo
The website presents a brief biography of this Brazilian poet and some of her poems in English, Italian, and Portuguese. Her work is about "the Amazonian forest, its people, river, animals, trees and myths, its beauty and the danger of its destruction." There are links to several other Portuguese poetry sites. http://www.theophilo-amazonia-e-poesia.info/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Geography, Notable People, Plants, Poetry, Water Last updated Oct 18, 2004 Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Situated along the Cascade Mountains in Western Washington state, this is "one of the most visited National Forests in the country." This Web site offers news, a FAQ, maps, information about recreational activities, and forest fire, avalanche, and flood updates. Also includes materials for conservation education, forest pass and fee information, and details on volunteering. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, National Parks & Forests, Plants Last updated Feb 11, 2004 Pacific Northwest Information Node
This regional information network of the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) provides "access to information and services relevant to forest resources in the Pacific Northwest." There are links to the partners who are collaborating to create this node and to related government, forestry resource, forest industry organization, and university-based sites. Other sections cover fire management, fire ecology, collections of geospatial data, forest wildlife information, forestry educational topics, and Northwest Forest Plan publications. http://pnwin.nbii.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Jun 11, 2003 Passport in Time (PIT): A Volunteer Program of the USDA Forest Service
Locate volunteer opportunities involving restoration of archaeological sites in our national forests and parks and places of historic interest and importance. "PIT volunteers work with professional FS archaeologists and historians on national forests throughout the U.S. on such diverse activities as archaeological survey and excavation, rock art restoration, survey, archival research, historic structure restoration, oral history gathering, and analysis and curation of artifacts." From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (FS). http://www.passportintime.com Topics: Archaeology, Plants Last updated Aug 13, 2007 The Pineros: Men of the Pines
Three-part investigation from November 2005 about "pineros," Latinos who are "the major source of manual labor in America's forest industry," and who "are being misused and abused under the noses of government officials." Topics include the status of foreign guest workers, injuries, and van accidents. Also includes links to related articles and audio clips. From the Sacramento Bee. http://www.sacbee.com/static/content/news/projects/pineros/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Labor Last updated Jul 28, 2008 Rainforest Action Network
San Francisco-based environmental organization that "campaigns for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life by transforming the global marketplace through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action." Site contains annual reports and publications as well as information about jobs and internships and volunteering opportunities. http://www.ran.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Jul 21, 2006 Sequoia National Forest
"The Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument [in central California] are named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree." The site features a photo gallery, maps and brochures, the Sequoia National Forest Business Plan, the Giant Sequoia National Monument Management Plan, information about litigation, and news on topics such woodcutting and fires. Searchable. From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Jan 31, 2005 Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus)
This illustrated essay describes Symplocarpus foetidus in detail and shows why people find it so interesting, even though "skunk cabbage stinks and has no beautiful blossoms." Information includes the plant's ability to regulate its own temperature, its scent of decomposing flesh as a means of attracting insects, and its growth cycle. From the Nature Institute. http://natureinstitute.org/pub/ic/ic4/skunkcabbage.htm Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Jul 3, 2007 Smokeybear.com
Forest fire safety and prevention information from our old friend, Smokey the Bear. For younger campers: In the Forest (key wildlife and forestry links), Campfire Games, Bear Facts, and Smokey Mail. For all campers: The Science of Wildfires, Fighting Fires, Good Fires/Bad Fires, and Prevention. Smokey's Vault features nostalgic posters, images, and public service announcements spanning the campaign's long history. http://www.smokeybear.com/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Mammals, Outdoor Recreation, Plants Last updated May 27, 2003 The Society of American Foresters (SAF)
Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot to advance the knowledge, skills, and conservation ethic of the forestry profession, and to ensure the continued health of forest ecosystems and natural resources. The site contains facts about forests, policy and position papers (topics include biological diversity, clearcutting, endangered species, grazing, and herbicide use), and links to releated resources. http://www.safnet.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Biology, Environment, Plants Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Songbird Foundation
Describes a nonprofit organization that is primarily concerned with "raising awareness among coffee consumers, retailers, growers and distributors of the effect of sun-grown coffee on the songbirds and the rain forest on which they depend for essential habitat." Features information about shade-grown coffee, forests, birds, farmers, and how to help. Includes links to news articles and resources. Note: the bird songs don't play in the Mozilla browser. http://www.songbird.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Beverages, Birds, Environment, Industries, Plants Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Tongass National Forest
The site for this national forest in southeast Alaska provides information about forest flora and fauna, forest management (including the timber sale plan), visiting the forest, and forest maps. Also features information about glacier formation and images of the Mendenhall and Hubbard glaciers. From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Geography, Geology, National Parks & Forests, Plants Last updated Mar 3, 2004 Tree City USA
"The Tree City USA program, sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities that more than 93 million Americans call home." The site features a list of participating cities and details about how a city can become a Tree City. http://www.arborday.org/programs/treeCityUSA.cfm Topics: Plants Last updated Jul 2, 2008 USDA Forest Service
A portal to the U.S. National Forests and Grasslands. National Forest Web Sites allows the user to browse a directory of the sites via an interactive map, name, state, or region. The Library provides recent Forest Service publications. The Fire Information section contains reports and policy for the Forest Service's response to fire. It also contains descriptions of the various jobs on a fire crew. Part of the United States Department of Agriculture. http://www.fs.fed.us/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, National Parks & Forests, Plants Last updated Feb 18, 2004 USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
"The Pacific Northwest Region of the USDA Forest Service contains 19 National Forests, a National Scenic Area, a National Grassland, and two National Volcanic Monuments, all within the States of Oregon and Washington." Find information and links about particular national forests, recreational opportunities, regional news releases, forest plans, regional staff and program areas, and more. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, National Parks & Forests, Plants Last updated Aug 27, 2003 USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region: Forests With a Future
Information about the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service "campaign in California and parts of Nevada to protect Sierra Nevada old-growth forests, wildlife and communities against catastrophic wildfires. This campaign is a proactive approach aimed at restoring natural conditions." Includes a brochure, printable flyers, and information sheets about thinning 20-30 inch diameter trees, reducing biomass, and related topics. Also includes a site map and a description of planned work. http://forestsfuture.fs.fed.us/ Topics: Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, Science Last updated Aug 4, 2004 USDA Forest Service: Forest Products Laboratory
This government site features documents on many aspects of wood and wood use. Features FAQs on wood preservation and wood adhesives, fact sheets on wood painting and finishing applications (such as decks, siding, and kitchen items), a handbook on wood as an engineering material, and documents on lumber drying, wood in transportation, fire safety, mold research, and other topics of interest to builders and homeowners. Searchable. http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Jan 19, 2005 USDA Forest Service: Pacific Southwest Region
"The Pacific Southwest Region of the USDA Forest Service manages 20 million acres of National Forest land in California and assists the State and Private forest landowners in California, Hawaii and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands. The Pacific Southwest Region is commonly referred to as Region 5 (R5)." The site features a map with links to individual forests (such as Angeles, Los Padres, and Sequoia), current conditions, a history of Region 5, and more. http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ Topics: Environment Last updated Nov 29, 2006 Washington Forest Protection Association: Environmental Education
Presents information about an environmental education program designed to "prepare youth to use critical and creative thinking to make wise decisions about forests in Washington State." Features learning modules correlated to state learning requirements for grades K-12 and a six-part forest history activity guide. The site also offers information about district partnerships, workshops, and research. Includes past newsletters and related links. http://ee.wfpa.org/ee/ Topics: Agriculture, Education, Environment, Plants Last updated Jan 5, 2007 Wenatchee National Forest
Describes this forest of over two million acres, which "extends about 135 miles along the east side of the crest of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State." Includes summaries of recreational opportunities, news, fire and permit details, Ranger District information, forest plans, projects, maps, photos, history, publications, and more. Searchable. From the USDA Forest Service. http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/ Topics: National Parks & Forests, Plants Last updated Jun 6, 2005 WoodWise
Resources on engaging in "economic action to end deforestation." A consumer guide features ideas for responsible use of forest products, such as reducing paper product consumption, finding sustainable wood products, and buying recycled wood items. Also includes information about a campaign to encourage magazines to use post-consumer recycled paper. From Co-op America. http://www.greenamericatoday.org/programs/woodwise/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants, Technology Last updated Sep 28, 2009 |
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