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Oak Forest Ecosystems: Ecology and Management for Wildlife
Forests, Farmers & the State: Environment & Resistance in Northeastern Thailand (Stockholm Studies in Social Anthropology) by Amare Tegaru, 1997-12
Amazonian Floodplain Forests: Ecophysiology, Biodiversity and Sustainable Management (Ecological Studies)
Mushrooms in Forests and Woodlands: Resource Management, Values and Local Livelihoods (People and Plants Conservation)
Earth's Vanishing Forests by Roy A. Gallant, 1992-02-28
Forests and Insects by Allan D. Watt, Nigel E. Stork, et all 1997
Forests under Fire: A Century of Ecosystem Mismanagement in the Southwest by Christopher J. Huggard, Arthur R. Gómez, 2001-03-01
Plantation Forests and Biodiversity: Oxymoron or Opportunity? (Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation)
Setting the Standard: Certification, Governance, and the Forest Stewardship Council by Chris Tollefson, Fred Gale, et all 2009-07-31
China: From Afforestation to Poverty Alleviation and Natural Forest Management (Evaluation Country Case Study Series) by Scott Rozelle, Jikun Huang, et all 2000-07
Plantations, Privatization, Poverty and Power: Changing Ownership and Management of State Forests (The Earthscan ForestLibrary)
Policy That Works for Forests and People: Real Prospects for Governance and Livelihoods (The Earthscan ForestLibrary) by James Mayers, Stephen Bass, 2004-08
The Sustainable Forestry Handbook (The Earthscan ForestLibrary)
Vital Forest Graphics

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The Environmental Literacy Council - Forests As Carbon Sinks
Resources for the Future forests as Carbon Sinks Resources for theFuture (RFF) is a natural resources and environmental think tank.
http://www.enviroliteracy.org/article.php/48.html

Extractions: Home About ELC Site Map Contact Us ... Food Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have increased as a result of human activities. Are there human activities that might help them decrease ? One suggestion has to do with the worlds forests. Since atmospheric carbon dioxide is increasing, and since plants and trees absorb carbon dioxide (that is, they are a carbon sink ), perhaps we might take some carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere by planting more trees. Utilizing the carbon-absorbing abilities of forests has been one of the primary focuses for climate change policy makers. Department of Energy - Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program: What is the Carbon Cycle? Resources for the Future (RFF) is a natural resources and environmental think tank. The RFF forestry page contains several articles (all in .pdf format) discussing the role of worlds forests in absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide, as well as the effects of increasing atmospheric carbon on forest health.
Potlatch Corporation
Home, Our forests. Search Site. Our forests. Potlatch has managed forestlandto produce wood and paper products for nearly a century.
http://www.potlatchcorp.com/resource/

Extractions: Home Our Forests Search Site Potlatch has managed forestland to produce wood and paper products for nearly a century. Currently, the company owns approximately 1.5 million acres of timberland in three states: Idaho, Arkansas and Minnesota. These lands now provide about half of the companys total fiber requirements, a level of self-sufficiency uncommon in the forest products industry. This is a distinct advantage for Potlatch. Best of all, self-sufficiency will improve as the benefits of modern forest management practices are reflected in increased growth. The company also operates a 17,000acre Hybrid Poplar Project in northeastern Oregon, which will provide additional fiber in years to come.
Borealforest.org
Ulf T. Runesson Faculty of Forestry and the Forest environment, Lakehead University955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7B 5E1 Phone (807) 3438784
http://www.borealforest.org/
Environmental Protection In Canada's Rain Forest
Essays, Articles and Poetry from Canada s Environmental ProtectionMovement, especially concerning the ongoing War on BC forests.
http://www.alternativeculture.com/nature/bctrees.htm

Extractions: 26 November 2001: A new web site has just been launched featuring links to environmental, government and industry on-line resources related to bark beetles in general and analysis of current salvage logging strategies in particular: http://www.watertalk.org/wawa/beetle/index.html There is also a collection of press reports from the past year that have now been collected in one place: http://www.watertalk.org/wawa/beetle/news.html Most forest managers have continued an "us against them" approach to pest control. They consider insects "unconditionally threatening forces" and show little regard for the long-term good they can do, he said. Indeed, the world of insect science entomology breaks into two camps: those who argue for the longer view that bugs benefit forests over time, and others who think that managers must control bugs to protect forests. Each camp overlaps slightly with the other. Both see insects as a natural force, but they differ over how freely that force should function.
Environmental Investigation Agency | Forests For The World
south over Central Kalimantan, the rape of Borneo s fabled forests was apparent. actually,investigators from EIA and the Indonesian environmental group Telapak
http://www.ecocrimes.org/forests.html

Extractions: As our six-seater aircraft flew south over Central Kalimantan, the rape of Borneo's fabled forests was apparent. Where once tropical rainforest carpeted the land, now we saw palm oil plantations and fire-damaged scrub. Even in "protected" Tanjung Puting National Park, we saw illegal logging camps between the trees and stolen timber being pulled by boat along the river.
Urban Forests Effects On Environmental Quality
Effects of Urban forests and their Management on Human Health and Environmental Quality.Urban Forest Effects on Environmental Quality. About Us. Contact Us. FAQ S.
http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/syracuse/

Extractions: Forest Service National Links Forest Service Home Employment International Forestry Just for Kids Publications Recreational Activities Effects of Urban Forests and their Management on Human Health and Environmental Quality Urban Forest Effects on Environmental Quality About Us Contact Us FAQ'S Newsroom ... Evaluate Our Service USDA Forest Service Few people know how many or what kind of trees are found in urban areas, or the effect these trees have on a city's environment and the health and well-being of its inhabitants. Research is aimed at measuring and inventorying our urban forest resources, understanding how urbanization impacts local forest stands, and assisting city planners in developing appropriate management plans.
The Healthy Forests Initiative
Bush signed into law the Healthy forests Restoration Act of 2003 to reduce thethreat of destructive wildfires while upholding environmental standards and
http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/healthyforests/

Extractions: On December 3, 2003, President Bush signed into law the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to reduce the threat of destructive wildfires while upholding environmental standards and encouraging early public input during review and planning processes. The legislation is based on sound science and helps further the President.s Healthy Forests Initiative pledge to care for America.s forests and rangelands, reduce the risk of catastrophic fire to communities, help save the lives of firefighters and citizens, and protect threatened and endangered species. The Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Strengthens public participation in developing high priority forest health projects;
BLM Pilot Projects
History. The American people, their property, and our environment, particularly theforests and rangelands of the West, are threatened by catastrophic fires and
http://www.fire.blm.gov/ea_sites/

Extractions: EA Pilot Projects The American people, their property, and our environment, particularly the forests and rangelands of the West, are threatened by catastrophic fires and environmental degradation. The last several fire seasons are some of the worst in modern history. Hundreds of millions of trees and invaluable habitat are destroyed each year by these severe wildfires. These unnaturally extreme fires are caused by a crisis of deteriorating forest and rangeland health, the result of a century of well-intentioned but misguided wildland fire management. Renewed efforts to restore our public lands to healthy conditions are needed. America 's public lands have undergone radical changes during the last century due to the suppression of fires. Today, the forests and rangelands of the West have become unnaturally dense, and ecosystem health has suffered significantly. When coupled with seasonal droughts, these unhealthy forests, overloaded with fuels, are vulnerable to unnaturally severe wildfires. Currently, 190 million acres of public land are at increased risk of catastrophic wildfires. In August 2002, President Bush announced the Healthy Forests Initiative, directing the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to develop administrative and legislative measures that will help reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire to America's forests and rangelands. The initiative builds on a historic ten-year plan for reducing wildfire risks adopted last spring by federal agencies in cooperation with western and southern governors, county commissioners, state foresters and tribal officials.
Environmental Change Institute
ECI has a new method for estimating carbon stocks of conifer forests, using remote Whatis its contribution to environmental governance and international legal
http://www.eci.ox.ac.uk/

Extractions: Working in collaboration with EORI and indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon we will develop a management plan to sustainably harvest and cultivate medicinal plants, in order to produce herbal medicines. Methane UK: Policy options for reducing the UK's methane emissions at the climate science, waste policy and energy interface. Community forests and small-scale forestry in Romania
The Green Lane: Acid Rain
How else does acid rain affect forests? The ability of forests to withstand acidificationdepends on the ability of the forest soils to neutralize the acids.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/acidrain/acidforest.html

Extractions: What does acid rain do to trees? The impact of acid rain on trees ranges from minimal to severe, depending on the region of the country and on intensity and type of air pollutant. Acid rain, acid fog and acid vapour damage the surfaces of leaves and needles, reduce a tree's ability to withstand cold, and inhibit plant germination and reproduction. Consequently, tree vitality and regenerative capability are reduced. Prolonged exposure to acid rain causes forest soils to lose valuable nutrients. It also increases the concentration of aluminum in the soil, which interferes with the uptake of nutrients by the trees. Lack of nutrients causes trees to grow more slowly or to stop growing altogether. More visible damage, such as defoliation, may show up later. Trees exposed to acid rain may also have more difficulty withstanding other stresses, such as drought, disease, insect pests and cold weather. The ability of forests to withstand acidification depends on the ability of the forest soils to neutralize the acids. This is determined by much the same geological conditions that affect the acidification of lakes. Consequently, the threat to forests is largest in those areas where lakes are also seriously threatened - in central Ontario, southern Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces. These areas receive about twice the level of acid rain that forests can tolerate without long-term damage. Forests in upland areas may also experience damage from acid fog that often forms at higher elevations.
Hon. Johnny Briceno
Our Ministry is comprised of six (6) major departments Lands and Surveys, Geologyand Petroleum, Department of the environment, Forest, Industry and
http://www.belize.gov.bz/cabinet/j_briceno/welcome.shtml

Extractions: Overview OUR MISSION: To improve the quality of life for all Belizeans through the responsible management of our renewable and non-renewable natural resources and the regulation of the environment and industry, in order to foster the sustainable development of Belize. Our Ministry is comprised of six (6) major departments: Lands and Surveys, Geology and Petroleum, Department of the Environment, Forest, Industry and Meteorology Department. We are responsible for the management of the country's most vital natural resources. Through the departments and their interdepartmental committees, the Ministry provides services to both private and public sectors and articulates its activities with NGOs and local communities. The Ministry's headquarters is located in Belmopan and supported by district offices (Lands and Forestry) countrywide.
Index Of /forestry
independent nonprofit organisation composed of community, environmental and industry canbe assured that they come from well managed sustainable forests.
http://www.voice.buz.org/forestry/
Natural Resources And Environment (NRE) Mission Area
help, the Forest Service also assists States and private landowners in promotingrural economic development, improving the natural environment of cities and
http://www.usda.gov/mission/nre.htm

Extractions: The goal of the Natural Resources and Environment mission area is to ensure the health of the land through sustainable management. To achieve this goal, NRE agencies work to: prevent damage to natural resources and the environment; restore the resource base and environment to a healthy and sustainable condition where it is impaired; and promote good land management to conserve resource health and ensure the maximum return from investment in conservation. NRE is composed of the Forest Service (FS) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Both agencies also assist with rural development and help communities with natural resource concerns, such as erosion control, watershed protection, and forestry. Forest Service (FS) Authorizing Legislation: The Organic Administrative Act of 1897; the Multiple Use Sustained Yield Act, P.L. 86-517; the National Forest Management Act, P.L. 94-588; the National Environmental Policy Act, P.L. 91-190; the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, P.L. 95-313; and the Forest and Rangelands Renewable Resources Planning Act, P.L. 95-307. Home Page Address: http://www.fs.fed.us
Forests Ordinance: Environmental Law Handbook For Businesses
forests of Tanzania Legal and Policy Issues and Recommendations, p 22, Lushoto District. home publications law about LEAT © 2004 Lawyers Environmental
http://www.leat.or.tz/publications/env.handbook/4.2.c.forests.ordinance.php

Extractions: Introduction Preface Acknowledgement Chapter 1.0 Introduction: Environment and Economic Development: A Context for the Business Sector 1.1 Background 1.2 The AGENDA for Environment and Responsible Development 1.3 Purpose of this Handbook CHAPTER 2.0 Concepts in Environmental Law and Future Trends 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Environmental Law 2.3 Subsidiary Legislation (Environmental Regulations) 2.4 Environmental Indicators and Standards ... CHAPTER 4.0 Analysis of Laws Impacting the Environment in Specific Economic Sectors Part I: Productive Sectors 4.1 Agriculture and Livestock 4.1 A. Overall Contribution to Economy 4.1 B. Key Environmental Issues 4.1 C. Legal Requirements Local Government Acts and Decentralization of Government Administration Act ... Other Relevant Agriculture and Livestock Laws 4.2 Forestry and Marine/Fisheries Resources 4.2 A. Overall Contribution to Economy
USAID - Redirect
Sound methods for harvesting trees for timber integrate economic goals with environmentalmanagement goals, community management of forest areas integrate
http://www.usaid.gov/environment/
Deforestation - CFAN Discussion Paper: Deforestation - Tropical Forests In Decli
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 1. BACKGROUND 2. IMPORTANCE OF TROPICAL forests 2.1 EnvironmentalImportance 2.2 Socioeconomic Importance 3. DEFORESTATION PAST AND PRESENT
http://www.rcfa-cfan.org/english/issues.12.html

Extractions: This FORESTRY ISSUES paper examines the extent of tropical deforestation in developing countries, its causes and consequences, and the prospects for more sustainable land use alternatives. The paper has been prepared as a contribution to the general public's better understanding of the complex social, economic, and environmental issues that surround tropical deforestation. It represents the analysis and opinion of the authors and no official Canadian Government policy is implied. SUMMARY There are approximately 2,000 million hectares of tropical forests in the world. They represent an enormously valuable resource in terms of the diverse economic products and environmental services they provide. At the present time, 14 to 16 million hectares of tropical forests are being converted each year to other land uses, mostly agricultural. The principal agents of deforestation those individuals who are cutting down the forests include slash-and-burn farmers, commercial farmers, ranchers, loggers, firewood collectors, infrastructure developers and others.
Millennium Development Goals: Environment
Back to top. Forest ecosystems play multiple roles globally and locally as providersof environmental servicesand as sources of economically values products.
http://www.developmentgoals.org/Environment.htm

Extractions: Home About the Goals Pa rtners ... Capacity Building Goals Poverty Education Gender Equality Child Mortality ... HIV/AIDS, other diseases Environment Global Partnership Regions South Asia Sub-Saharan Africa The environment provides goods and services that sustain human development so we must ensure that development sustains the environment. Better natural resource management increases the income and nutrition of poor people. Improved water and sanitation reduce child mortality, and better drainage reduces malaria. It also reduces the risk of disaster from floods. Managing and protecting the environment thus contribute to reaching the other Millennium Development Goals. Fortunately, good policies and economic growth, which work to improve peoples' lives, can also work to improve the environment. Targets Target 9 Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes and reverse the losses of environmental resources.
Welcome To The Connecticut DEP
Sighting New Book on Connecticut State Parks and forests Available at of ConnecticutPrivacy Policy Copyright 19982004 Department of Environmental Protection
http://dep.state.ct.us/
World Environment
Forest Loss Catastrophic for Wild Bamboo Warns UNEP Report ENN From UN EnvironmentProgramme Tuesday, May 11, 2004 LONDON/NAIROBI, 11 May 2004 Urgent
http://www.wn.com/s/environment/forests_index.html

Extractions: GLOBAL WARMING ANIMALS FORESTS OCEANS POLLUTION ENVIRONMENT WEB DIRECTORIES EnviroLink About.com: Environment - news, links, bulletin board, chat and more. Eco-Portal - searchable environmental directory with several topic areas including biodiversity, climate change, temperate and rainforests, ozone layer, and water. Environment (Community) - links from EINET Galaxy Environment - WWW Virtual Library Environment Online Environmental Agencies On the Web Environmental Organization Web Directory ... Environmental Professional's Homepage - Includes a Virtual Desktop for Environmental Professionals in addition to a series of quick reference links. GeoNature - links to nature magazines, photo galleries, and environmental organizations and news. Green Channel.com GREENlink - Your Starting Point for a Green solution. Environmental issues, recycling, composting, water/air quality, waste management. GreenNet - part of a global computer of environmental, peace, human rights and development groups. Local Government Environmental Assistance Network (LGEAN) - a clearinghouse of environmental information for local government.
Bundesamt Für Umwelt, Wald Und Landschaft
Switzerland is seeking to host the Permanent Secretariat to this Conventionin Geneva. Publications. Riverine floodplain use and environmental damage.
http://www.umwelt-schweiz.ch/buwal/eng/

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