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Forest management College of Forest Resources Fact Sheets 
 This series of fact sheets covers forestry topics such as forest engineering, policy, marketing and trade of forest products, restoration and remediation, and urban forestry. Publications concern forests and forestry in Washington state and beyond. From the University of Washington College of Forest Resources. http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research/factSheets/index.shtml Topics: Agriculture Last updated Nov 13, 2008 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 Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) Overview
Background about the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP), "an overall vision for the Pacific Northwest that would produce timber products while protecting and managing impacted species." Provides mission and goals, documents (such as agreements, decisions, and reports), a glossary, and explanations of acronyms. From the Regional Ecosystem Office, a partnership of several federal government agencies. http://www.reo.gov/general/aboutNWFP.htm Topics: Agriculture Last updated Jul 17, 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 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 |
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