101. 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

Home About ELC Site Map Contact Us ... Food Forests as Carbon Sinks 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 world’s 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? The program's chief scientist gives brief explanations of carbon sources and sinks. You can also send questions to a scientist via email. "New vs. Old Forests as Carbon Sinks" This is a New York Times article that summarizes a widely publicized study from Science magazine. The study found that saving old growth forests would be of greater value than planting new ones in mitigating atmospheric carbon increases. Resources for the Future: Forests as Carbon Sinks 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 world’s forests in absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide, as well as the effects of increasing atmospheric carbon on forest health.

102. 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/

Home Our Forests Search Site Our Forests 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 company’s 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 17,000—acre Hybrid Poplar Project in northeastern Oregon, which will provide additional fiber in years to come. Our Forests Potlatch's Foresty Management Philosophy Our Timberlands Arkansas Timberlands Idaho Timberlands ... Login Use of this Web site indicates the user's agreement to the Legal Fine Print

103. 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/

104. 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

Cougar WebWorks Alternative Culture Magazine Home Nature Photos (thumbnails) Nature Poetry ... Protection Wilderness Adventure: (interactive) (nonfiction) The History of the World Selected Books ... Working Group Search Alternative Culture: Click Here Essays, Articles and Poetry from Canada's Environmental Protection Movement, especially concerning the ongoing... War on BC Forests Bark Beetle Update 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.

105. 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

Donate Now You can help stop illegal destruction of our forests - and the animals who live there. ... Donate to EIA now. Get Free Ecocrimes Updates! Enter your email address and click Subscribe. Every year, many species become extinct in tropical forests - their habitats wiped out deliberately by illegal logging and deforestation. The global timber trade poses the single greatest threat to the world's wildlifeÖand it paves the way for the illegal wildlife trade. With undercover investigations and worldwide campaigning, EIA is opening the world's eyes to this escalating problem. 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. We were two "European businessmen" seeking cheap timber, and two ''Indonesian colleagues" - actually, investigators from EIA and the Indonesian environmental group Telapak, on a mission to expose the powerful timber barons orchestrating the destruction of Tanjung Puting. Weeks later, in a packed conference room in Jakarta, EIA Trustee Dave Currey pointed to a photograph of a man in chunky gold jewelry. "This is the man behind much of the illegal logging in Tanjung Puting. I'll spell his name for you: ABDUL RASYID..."

106. 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/

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 Northeastern Research Station c/o SUNY ESF 5 Moon Library Syracuse, NY 13210 The urban forest research unit of the USDA Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station in Syracuse, New York, established in 1978, investigates the effects of urban forests and their management on human health and environmental quality. THIS WEB SITE HAS JUST BEEN COMPLETELY REDESIGNED. NEW MATERIAL CONTINUES TO BE ADDED. PLEASE VISIT OUR SITE AGAIN SOON. RESEARCH... Studying Urban Forest Structure 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. Quantifying Effects and Value of Urban Trees Unit scientists use structural data to determine the effects of urban forest on

107. 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/

Issues Education Iraq National Security Economic Security ... More Issues News Current News Press Briefings Proclamations Executive Orders ... Radio Appointments Nominations Application Offices Global Communications USA Freedom Corps OMB More Offices Major Speeches State of the Union Saddam Capture UN Address National Address ... Policies in Focus President George W. Bush signs the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 at the Department of Agriculture Wednesday, December 3, 2003. President Bush Signs Healthy Forests Restoration Act into Law 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;

108. 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/

The President's Healthy Forests Initiative EA Pilot Projects History 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. Background 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.

109. 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/

Oxford Environment University of Oxford Environmental Change Institute Home Search Biodiversity Climate Change ... Policy and Management advice Annual Review Oxford's most highly subscribed science postgraduate course is celebrating its 10th year R ead our 2002/2003 Annual Review in pdf format Current Research Climate change and nature: improving predictions for conservation policy New techniques from ECI's MONARCH project for predicting climate change impacts on nature in Britain and Ireland. Special attention is being paid to sensitive habitats and landscapes. Participatory forest management for herbal medicinal production in Peru 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 This research will use case studies and in-depth interviews to explore with communities and foresters their experiences and perceptions of forest restitution and its impact on ecology, livelihoods, community and institutions.

110. 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

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. How else does acid rain affect forests? 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.

111. 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

Overview Minister's Profile Other Ministries Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Commerce and Industry 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. The Lands and Surveys department (LSD) has prime responsibility for the administration of all land tenure in Belize and is headed by the Lands Commissioner - Mr. Armin Cansino. This department functions under the mission statement:

112. 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/

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113. 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

Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) Mission Area 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

114. 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

Lawyers' Environmental Action Team (LEAT) leat@mediapost.co.tz home publications law ... Environmental Law Handbook for Businesses search LEAT Publications ENVIRONMENTAL LAW HANDBOOK FOR BUSINESSES 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

115. 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/

Home Our Work About USAID U.S. Pledges Additional $188 Million for Darfur Crisis ... USAID Awards $6 Million to Support Medical Injection Safety Programs Web Site People (Last Name) Publications (Title) Advanced search options... Home The page you are trying to visit has recently been redesigned. Please visit http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/environment/ You will be redirected shortly. Back to Top ^ FOIA Requests Email This Page Plug-ins ... Site Map Last Updated on: February 11, 2004

116. 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

FORESTRY ISSUES Deforestation: Tropical Forests in Decline prepared by: John Roper Forest Conservation Consultant Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Ralph W. Roberts R.P.F., ing.f. Senior Advisor, Forestry and Conservation Canadian International Development Agency Hull, Quebec, Canada January, 1999 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.

117. 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

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.

118. 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/

"...conserving, protecting and improving the natural resources and environment of the state..." Advanced Search Help Connecticut Coastal Access Guide Connecticut Trails Day - Saturday, June 5 ... Web Site Legal Info This site last updated June 3, 2004. Send comments or questions to dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us State of Connecticut

119. 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

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120. 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/

Search Sitemap e-shop Contact ... Harmony with nature and global solidarity Ahead of World Environment Day, an interview with SAEFL Director Philippe Roch on the benefits of climate protection, the value of biological diversity and the importance of ecosystem protection. Publications Riverine floodplain use and environmental damage Since 1850, floodplains of Swiss rivers have been reduced to such a great extent that efforts are now made to restore such areas. PDF-Files only. No printed edition. Air pollution Ozone concentration Graphs of the current situation. de it fr

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