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Forests and Trees
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Advanced Rutabaga Studies Institute (ARSI) 
 Live Rutacam, photographs of ARSI operations, a brief history of the rutabaga (Brassica napus), recipes and marketing information, and other products of the research performed by this Forest Grove, Oregon, institute. "Any similarity between the information or claims presented by this site and social, scientific, culinary, literary, cultural, historical, botanical, artistic and technological reality is purely coincidental." http://rutabagas.tripod.com/ Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Humor, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 29, 2009 American Environmental Photographs, 1891-1936
"Approximately 4,500 photographs documenting natural environments, ecologies, and plant communities in the United States." The photographs were "produced ... by a group of American botanists generally regarded as one of the most influential in the development of modern ecological studies ... [and] provide an overview of important representative natural landscapes across the nation." Includes essay "Ecology and the American Environment," and bibliography. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/ecology/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated May 11, 2006 The Anatomy of Wood: Microscopic Structure And Grain Of Wood
Photos and illustrations show the structure of wood, grain patterns, cross-sections of trees, and patterns of log cutting. Includes links to related articles about hardwood trees and log cutting. From a biology and botany professor at Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif. http://waynesword.palomar.edu/trjuly99.htm Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 11, 2007 Arbor Day
The history of Arbor Day and a quick list of each state's Arbor Day celebration date and state tree, with links to photographs of some of the trees. Arbor Day dates vary from state to state, depending on climate. Most are in March or April, but a few are in other months. From TreeHelp.com. http://www.arbor-day.net/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Mar 28, 2007 Baobab
Provides information about the "strange looking tree that grows in low-lying areas in Africa and Australia." Describes the tree's flowers and fruit, uses, and native legends involving the tree. Includes photos. From the Kruger National Park (South Africa) safari information site. http://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_baobab.html Topics: Crops, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 27, 2005 Biomes
Information about the world's major biomes: the tundra, boreal forest (taiga), temperate broadleaf deciduous forest, tropical broadleaf evergreen forest (rainforests), tropical savanna, temperate grasslands, desertscrub, and Mediterranean shrub. Descriptions include climate, vegetation, distribution, fauna, soil, growthforms, and Alpine expressions. Photos, maps, and a glossary are provided. http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/main.html Topics: Agriculture, Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 9, 2000 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 Climate Change
This brief site explains the importance of changes in climate, and provides information on global warming, the greenhouse effect, and determining ancient climates from trees, coral reefs, polar ice caps, and the ocean floor. From the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego. http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/climate/ Topics: Environment, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Mar 25, 2007 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 Dendrology at Virginia Tech
Fact sheets on over 450 species of woody plants and trees are browsable by botanic name and searchable, providing descriptions and photographs of leaves, twigs, flowers, bark, fruit, and form. The leaf and twig identification feature leads to these fact sheets; there is a separate collection of pictures of fall colors of individual species. Questions may be asked of Dr. Dendro . There are related links. From the Department of Forestry at Virginia Tech. http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 9, 2002 Displaying the Forbidden: Images of China's Imperial Palaces
A collection of over 200 photographs of "the Forbidden City [of Beijing, China] and environs, especially the New Summer Palace of the Empress Dowager," taken by Osvald Siren in the early 1920s. Searchable, and browsable by topic (architecture, landscape, sculpture, city, people, trees). Includes historical background of the Forbidden City, information on Siren, and a bibliography. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/collections/permanent/object_genres/photographers/siren/index.html Topics: Architecture, Art by Region, History, Museums, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jun 11, 2006 Dogwoods Bloom, and Music Echoes
This companion site to a National Public Radio (NPR) program features music "experts imagined as the voice of the dogwood" tree in bloom. Provides audio of the program and music clips. Also includes background information about the dogwood, an article on disease-resistant dogwoods, photos, and related links. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4600468 Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Apr 19, 2005 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
This garden in Coral Gables, Florida, features "extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines." The site includes information about and images of displays and exhibits (such as tropical rain forest, Keys coastal habitat, and tropical fruit), the "Virtual Herbarium [which] is a text and photographic database of the specimens" in the garden's herbarium, a Florida flora picture gallery, links to related sites, and more. http://www.fairchildgarden.org/ Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 12, 2008 Floridata
"A photographic encyclopedia of landscape plants." To locate a plant, browse the table of contents by scientific name or common name; search by genus, species, or common name; or browse by plant type (annuals, perennials) or plant feature (attracts hummingbirds, drought tolerant). Includes articles and resources on gardening and nature, picture galleries, a gardener's journal, and a discussion board. http://www.floridata.com/ Topics: Gardening, Medical Treatments & Devices, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Mar 27, 2004 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 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 Georgia Revealed: Searching for the Soul of the Caucasus
An exploration of the culture and environment of the country of Georgia. The site provides a tour of the forests and terrain of this former Soviet republic, the Black Sea, and Georgian history, as well as brief guides to the country's food, wine, ethnic groups, religion, music, literature, art, and architecture. From One World Journeys, an organization producing "educational photo-documentary expeditions that connect online viewers to unique wilderness areas around the world." http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/expeditions/georgia/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Apr 12, 2006 The Hidden Forest
Searchable information about the lichen, bryophytes, fungi, and slime moulds that carpet forest floors. It includes structure, classification, life cycles, reproduction, and habitat. Included are many photographs and a glossary. There are also related Links and Books . The author's Home Page contains photographs of Carnivorous Plants and Orchid Flowers . The emphasis is on those found in New Zealand. http://www.hiddenforest.co.nz/ Topics: Biology, Fruits & Vegetables, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Plants by Name, Science, Science Last updated Feb 27, 2001 A Historical Investigation into the Past: Lizzie Borden/ Fall River Case Study
Contains "late nineteenth century primary source materials from the Lizzie Borden axe murder trial and from Fall River, Massachusetts." Includes photographs, illustrations, census data, maps, newspaper clippings, Borden family documents (land purchases and sales, wills, credit ratings, a family tree), and transcriptions of Edmund Pearson's "Trial of Lizzie Borden" (1937) and Edwin H. Porter's "The Fall River Tragedy: A History of the Borden Murders" (1893). From the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. http://ccbit.cs.umass.edu/lizzie/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crime, Geography, History, Mysteries and More, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, U.S. History By Place, Water Last updated Jun 24, 2003 Judy Natal: Earthwords
An exhibit of over 20 photographs by Judy Natal, "in which she juxtaposes the urban language of signs with the quiet expanse of [California's] Joshua Tree National Park." Includes a brief essay. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/earthwords/ Topics: Parks, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jun 10, 2006 The Kennedys
This site is a companion to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) American Experience program about "America's most famous political family and their repeated pursuit of the presidency." The site includes a timeline, a family tree, a photo gallery, and information about specific family members and events featured in the program, such as Joseph Kennedy's relationship with the FBI. Also includes a program transcript, teacher's guide, and related books and sites. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/kennedys/ Topics: Notable People: Government, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Presidents by Name Last updated Sep 9, 2009 The Miracle of Fall
A directory of links to information about fall foliage and related topics. Includes links to sites about fall color, trees, fall foliage updates and reports, driving and hiking suggestions, photos, lesson plans, activities, autumn gardening and composting, and more. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/fallcolor/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 14, 2009 The Mountaineers Collection
Digital collection of images of "an outdoor club, founded in 1906, to promote the discovery, conservation and documentation of the 'mountains, forests and watercourses of the Pacific Northwest.'" Photos document early expeditions of the club in the Pacific Northwest, including trips to Mount Rainier and Mount Olympus. Also provides essays on the history of the organization. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/mtnweb/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Feb 15, 2006 National Allergy Bureau (NAB)
The NAB's site provides counts for pollen and spores produced by trees, weeds, grasses, and molds for about 75 cities in the United States. It also provides a FAQ, a pollen and mold photo gallery, a glossary of air quality terms, lists of common plant and mold allergens, seasonal allergen maps, and more. Available in Spanish. The NAB is part of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). http://www.aaaai.org/nab/index.cfm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants by Name Last updated May 29, 2006 New Zealand Historic Places Trust
This site has a searchable database of New Zealand historic places, including "archaeological sites, buildings, trees, cemeteries, gardens, shipwrecks, landscapes and many other types of places" with "photos and reports for many...in some instances there are very detailed reports!" There is also an online edition of Heritage NZ Magazine with articles on New Zealand history. Database entries are from Rarangi Taonga: The Register of Historic Places, Historic Areas, Wahi Tapu and Wahi Tapu Areas . http://www.historic.org.nz/ Topics: History, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 29, 2002 Nez Perce Nee-Me-Poo National Historic Trail
This site documents the 1877 flight of the Nez Perce from Oregon to Montana while pursued by the U.S. Army. It features a virtual tour of the trail, photo galleries, and education guides plus information on traditional Nez Perce designs, native culture and life skills, and the cavalry. Also includes a bibliography and maps. Searchable. From the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. http://www.fs.fed.us/npnht/ Topics: Native Americans, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Nov 17, 2004 Noble Foundation Plant Image Gallery
A searchable collection of images to assist with the identification of plants. Currently 600 species of vascular plants are available including those of grasses and grasslike plants; forbs; and trees, shrubs, and woody vines. Browse by common, family, and scientific names. Information may include species and family names, longevity, season, origin, height, the flowering period, and a brief description. Photographs are mostly of plants found in Oklahoma and Texas. http://www.noble.org/WebApps/PlantImageGallery/Index.aspx Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Plants by Name, Science, Science Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Plants That Tolerate Drought & Dry Conditions
Floridata's list of drought-resistant plants, listed by type (trees, shrubs, palms, grasses, perennials, annuals, cactus and succulents, and vines). Within types, plants are listed by scientific name with common names alongside, and information about them includes photographs, description, culture, warnings, and hardiness zone. http://www.floridata.com/lists/drought_tolerant_plants.cfm Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Plants by Name, Weather Last updated Apr 5, 2004 Salientia: Frogs and Toads
This site provides zoological information and some photos of Salientia, which includes &quopt;frogs and toads, and their close fossil relatives." Contains a tree of life showing the relationship between the species and genera, history of their fossil record, world maps showing their geographic distribution, and a bibliography. http://tolweb.org/Salientia Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jan 27, 2009 Samuel F. B. Morse Papers at the Library of Congress
This collection documents Morse's invention of the electromagnetic telegraph, role in developing telegraph systems, "career as a painter, his family life, his travels, and his interest in early photography, religion, and the nativist movement." Includes correspondence, diaries, notebooks, maps, drawings, and material from various publications. Also features a biographical timeline and a family tree. Searchable. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/sfbmhtml/ Topics: Correspondence, Electrical Energy, History, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Technology Last updated Nov 28, 2004 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 Today in History: June 7, Daniel Boone
"On June 7, 1769, frontiersman Daniel Boone first saw the forests and woodlands of present-day Kentucky. The Kentucky Historical Society celebrates June 7 as 'Boone Day.'" This article features information about Boone, photographs, and links to related historical information. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jun07.html Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, United States History Last updated May 25, 2005 UNEP Launches First Report on the State of the Environment in the DPR Korea
This 2004 report from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) "uses a 'pressure-state-response' methodology and identifies priority issues related to [North Korean] forests, water, air, land and biodiversity. It also acknowledges a paucity of research and data on which to base reliable environmental assessments." Also includes photographs and links to related sites. http://www.unep.org/Documents.Multilingual/Default.asp?DocumentID=403&ArticleID=4590&l=en Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 1, 2004 Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute (UFEI)
This institute was developed "to address the increasing need for improved management of the urban forests in California." The group's website features publications on urban forestry topics, a searchable database of over 1,400 trees (with photos), a tree selection guide, a searchable directory of wood and lumber businesses, an email discussion list, and other resources. http://www.ufei.org/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Jun 8, 2005 What Tree Is It?
Devoted to trees commonly found in Ohio. Indentify trees by leaf, fruit, or name. Provides leaf and fruit characteristics, drawings, and photographs. From the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). http://www.oplin.org/tree/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Jul 5, 2004 The Wilbur and Orville Wright Papers
This presentation of almost 50,000 images "documents the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright and highlights their pioneering work which led to the world's first powered, controlled and sustained flight. Included ... are correspondence, diaries and notebooks, scrapbooks, drawings, printed matter, and other documents, as well as the Wrights' collection of glass-plate photographic negatives." Also features a timeline and family tree. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wrighthtml/ Topics: Correspondence, History, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Transportation Last updated Nov 20, 2009 Wildflowers of Southern California: A Photographic Gallery
Contains "photographs of wildflowers of the southern California chaparral, desert, mountains, and north coast indexed according to scientific, common, or family names." Includes "What's that plant?" a guide "for determining the names of some common plants" found in these areas. Maintained by a professor of biology at California Lutheran University. http://www.callutheran.edu/Academic_Programs/Departments/Biology/Wildflowers/ Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Mar 25, 2006 Worldbiomes.com
"Biomes are the various regions of our planet which can best be distinguished by their climate, fauna and flora." Worldbiomes.com divides the earth into aquatic, desert, forest, grasslands, and tundra biomes, with a page for each biome and its subdivisions. Each page has a brief description with photographs and links to more detailed sites. There is a FAQ as well as news about weather and ecology. http://www.worldbiomes.com/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 1, 2001 |
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