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

Set up by a treaty that is aiming to ensure that all tropical timber products traded internationally by member States originate from sustainably managed forests. The primary idea is to provide an effective framework for consultation among producer and consumer member countries on all aspects of the world timber economy within its mandate.

Information about Scottish Forests.

The TreeWeb is devoted to the natural history of trees, including their biology, evolution, geography and utilization. Descriptions of tree families, genera and species are included.

Focus on cultural aspects - ACT is dedicated to creating new conservation strategies by combining indigenous knowledge with Western science to understand, document and preserve the biological and cultural diversity of the Amazon.

Non-profit encourages less wood consumption and the use of alternatives such as recycled fibers, straw, and industrial hemp.

Pacific Northwest forests education site. At Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

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

FFI is a five year, multi-disciplinary effort to promote stewardship in and around the world's last major frontier forests by influencing investment, policy, and public opinion.

Describes the adverse effects of forest clearcutting, discusses alternatives, and encourages action to stop the practice.