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Alaska Boreal Forest Council
promotes responsible stewardship of Alaska's
boreal forest resources and assists communities in developing sustainable
practices for all forest-based resources.
Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) is
dedicated to the protection and proper management of Alabama's valuable timber
resources.
American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit
organization funded primarily by 5,000 American and International members. Our
goal is to restore the American chestnut tree to its native forests through a
scientific research and breeding program developed by TACF's
founders.
 American Chestnut Foundation, District 7,NY
Chapter - Objectives: - Support National Organization and State
Chapter Research on Blight resistance; Maintain a plantation containing genetic
collections of state and nearby regional genome at the NYS DEC Rogers
Environmental Center at Sherburne,NY; Identify, characterize and propagate
remaining bearing trees plus record keeping.
American Conifer Society (ACS)
The purposes of the American Conifer Society are
the development, conservation, and propagation of conifers, with an emphasis on
those that are dwarf or unusual, standardization of nomenclature, and education
of the public.
American
Forest Foundation - Promoting Active Stewardship of Our Natural
Resources Programs that work. Professionals who commit. Volunteers who care.
Ideas that matter. Together, these are the ingredients that shape the vigorous
growth of the American Forest Foundation.
American
Forests is the nation's oldest nonprofit
citizens conservation organization. The organization's vigorous advocacy helped
create the conservation movement and public lands system in the United States.
We are seen as a trusted voice on forest policy issues.
American Forests
Historic Tree Nursery American Forests
is the oldest citizens' nonprofit conservation organization. The Historic Tree
Nursery collects seeds and cuttings of famous and historic trees from National
Parks, National Monuments and Historic sites, and raises the first-generation
offspring. Proceeds go to support American Forests' reforestation efforts
worldwide.
American Nature Study Society became the leading organization serving and
strengthening the Nature Study movement. For nearly 90 years, ANSS has served
the professional needs of countless educators with workshops, publications,
field trips, and conferences.
American Tree Farm
System - our mission is: to promote the growing of renewable forest
resources on private lands while protecting environmental benefits and
increasing public understanding of all benefits of productive forestry.
arkansastimber.info - An
invaluable all in one website for Southwest Arkansas landowners and
professionals has been created for your personal, and our states collective
economic benefit. This site has extended applications for the entire state of
Arkansas, and all 13 southern pine-belt states extending from East Texas to the
Carolinas.
Black Mountain
Forestry Center strives to improve
people's relationship with the World of Wood. BMFC promotes modern forest
practices, public relations, tourism, and local economic growth in a formerly
timber based community.
California Urban
Forests Council is the nation's oldest
Urban Forest Council. Its mission is to promote an ecosystem approach to the
management of California's Urban Forests through education, advocacy and
networking.
Center for Integrated Natural Resources and
Agricultural Management is a partner
based organization that catalyzes the development and adoption of integrated
land use systems. CINRAM links the expertise of the University of Minnesota
with the experience and insights of people and organizations who work with, and
have an understanding of, opportunities and issues across the landscape.
Connecticut Urban Forest Council,
Inc. is a statewide organization composed of representatives from
Connecticut environmental organizations, state agencies, universities, research
institutions, corporations, professional communities and citizen tree groups.
Its purpose is to provide advice, assistance, education, information and
support to urban and community forestry professionals, associated
professionals, municipal, state and corporate leaders, and volunteers.
Cradle of
Forestry will make available to this and
future generations the birthplace of forestry and forestry education in America
and will promote, demonstrate, and stimulate interest in and knowledge of the
sustainable management of America's forest lands for the multiple benefits.
Earthwatch Institute - Catalog of volunteer opportunities
on field research expeditions with leading field research institute. The site
includes information about forest-based expeditions on six continents. Topics
include forest resource and wildlife surveys, habitat assessment, forest
ecology, forest health, and watershed management studies. 7-15 day expeditions
are ideal for students and professionals alike.
Ecoforestry Institute Society is dedicated to promoting ecologically, socially and
economically responsible forest use that maintains and restores the complexity
and diversity of our forests.
Forest History Society links the past to the future by identifying, collecting,
preserving, interpreting, and disseminating information on 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 within a global context.
Forest Landowners Association - National non-profit association dedicated to
supporting non-industrial private forest landowners' responsible management of
their private property through advocacy, information, and education. We
represent over 10,000 landowners and outdoor enthusiasts in Washington D.C. on
issues that affect them and their private property.
Forest Resources
Association - Information on FRA programs supporting safe, efficient, and
sustainable forest operations.
The Forest Stewards Guild
The offical web site of the Forets Stewards Guild.
The Guild promotes ecologically responsible resource management that sustains
the entire forest across the landscape, and provides a forum and support system
for practicing foresters and other resource professionals working to advance
this vision.
Forest Stewardship Council
was founded in 1993 by a diverse group of
representatives from environmental and conservation groups, the timber
industry, the forestry profession, indigenous peoples' organizations, community
forestry groups and forest product certification organizations from 25
countries.
Founded in 1989, the
Hardwood Forest Foundation, a
501c3 organization, is active in a variety of educational programs and
activities throughout the United States and Canada. Since its creation, NHLA
has supported its efforts and hosted its office in the NHLA headquarters,
located in Memphis.
Idaho Forest Owners Association
- An alliance of forest landowners dedicated to the management, use and
protection of private forest resources in Idaho
Intertribal Timber Council (ITC) is a
nonprofit nation-wide consortium of Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations,
and individuals dedicated to improving the management of natural resources of
importance to Native American communities. The ITC works cooperatively with the
Bureau of Indian Affairs, private industry, and academia to explore issues and
identify practical strategies and initiatives to promote social, economic and
ecological values while protecting and utilizing forests, soil, water, and
wildlife. Over 60 tribes and Alaska Native Corporations currently belong to the
ITC.
Montana Wilderness Association - Founded
in 1958, the Montana Wilderness Association is the state's oldest, largest, and
most active Wilderness organization. The Montana Wilderness Association works
with the public, the media, and with local, state, and national officials to
protect Montana's wildlands and outdoor traditions.
National Arbor Day
Foundation - Leadership in urban &
community forestry, tree planting & care, environmental education, nature
education for children, conferences & seminars, conservation &
agroforestry, forest stewardship, celebrating Arbor Day and Arbor Day Farm.
Sponsor of Tree City USA® program in cooperation with the USDA Forest
Service and the National Association of State Foresters, providing direction,
technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and
community forestry programs in over 3100 towns and cities serving more than 93
million Americans.
National 4-H Forestry
Invitational is the national
championship of 4-H forestry. Each year, since 1980, teams of 4-H Foresters
have come to Jackson's Mill State 4-H Conference Center at Weston, WV, to meet,
compete, and have fun.
National Forest Foundation was created by Congress as the official nonprofit of the
U.S. Forest Service. Our mission is to help care for the Nation's forests and
build a better future for America.
National Tree
Trust was established in 1990 to
mobilize volunteer groups, promote public awareness of trees and their
benefits, provide grants, and unite civic and corporate institutions in support
of local tree planting and education projects throughout the United States.
National Urban and Community Forestry
Advisory Council is an organization that supports education, projects, and
groups related to urban and community forestry. We seek to establish
sustainable urban forests for all communities.
New York
Forest Owners Association - is a not-for-profit organization promoting
stewardship of private forests. Through local chapters and statewide
activities, NYFOA helps woodland owners become responsible stewards and
interested publics to appreciate the importance of New York's forests.
Oregon Forest Industries Council - The Oregon Forest Industries
Council (OFIC) is a trade association representing more than 50 Oregon
forestland owners and forest products manufacturing-related firms. Its members
own more than 90% of Oregon's industrial forestland base. OFIC coordinates
advocacy on behalf of its members to: (1) maintain a positive, stable business
operating environment for Oregon's forest products community and encourage
long-term investments in healthy forests, (2) ensure a reliable timber supply
from Oregon's public and private forestlands, and (3) promote stewardship and
sustainable management to maintain productivity and protect environmental
values on all of Oregon's forestlands.
Oregon
Small Woodlands Association - OSWA is an organization of family woodland
owners. It is dedicated to the protection, management, use, and enhancement of
oregon\'s forest resources.
The Pacific Forest Trust (PFT), works
with landowners, forest managers, public agencies, local communities, and
others to sustain private forestlands for the wealth of public benefits they
provide. Our efforts to increase awareness of the threats to America's private
forests, encourage innovations in stewardship forestry via education and
research, and promote incentives for long-term forest stewardship and
conservation via policy reforms are aimed at forest stakeholders nationwide. In
our role as a specialized land trust for working forestlands, PFT's primary
focus is on direct conservation in California, Oregon and
Washington.
The Smartwood Network
reduces the negative impacts of commercial
forestry by awarding its seal of approval to responsible forest managers who
market their certified products to a growing number of environmentally
conscious consumers.
Sustainable Forestry Initiative,
Inc. - The SFI program is a forest and
paper certification program. The SFI program calls on participants to practice
a land stewardship ethic that combines the perpetual growing and harvesting of
trees with the long-term protection of wildlife, plants, soil and water
quality. The SFI program provides the assurance that the wood and paper
products you buy come from sustainable, well managed forests.
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
of Pennsylvania is a voluntary,
industry-driven effort developed to ensure that future generations will have
the same abundant, healthy, and productive resources we enjoy today. Created in
1995 by the American Forest and Paper Association (the national trade
organization representing the United States forest products industry), SFI is a
program of comprehensive forestry and conservation practices.
Sustainable Forestry
Partnership The Sustainable Forestry
Partnership's mission is to document and promote innovation in sustainable
forestry and integrate this innovation broadly into both policy and
practice.
Temperate Forest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit, public charity.
The Foundation provides leadership by articulating the current realities, and a
positive inspiring vision of the future. Through public education the
Foundation helps people move toward the positive vision of living sustainably,
with the successful integration of economic, ecological, and social needs.
Tennessee Urban Forestry Council, established
in 1991, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to public awareness,
understanding and improving Tennessee's urban forests. The Council serves as a
resource, catalyst and liaison concerning urban forestry issues within the
state, region and nation.
Texas Urban Forestry Council is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as a forum for networking,
education and advocacy for those interested in impacting the community forests
of Texas. We are the only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to
fostering cooler, greener Texas communities.
Tree Line
Connection was developed to bring
together the various groups and individuals who participate in the profession
of utility vegetation management, utility arboriculture and utility forestry.
Tree Link was created to provide information, research, and networking for
people working in urban and community forestry. For the researcher, the
arborist, the community group leader, the volunteer-our purpose is to inform,
educate, and inspire.
Urban Forestry
Ecosystems Institute We are based in
the College of Agriculture California Polytechnic State University San Luis
Obispo, California. UFEI was developed by the Natural Resources Management
Department faculty to address the increasing need for improved management of
the urban forests in California.
Virginia Urban
Forest Council Join citizen members of
tree boards and commissions, elected officials, urban foresters and arborists,
landscape architects, builders, developers, and planners desiring to enhance
and protect Virginia’s urban forest. National experts and local leaders
will facilitate this discussion identifying issues and exploring potential
solutions that will fit within Virginia’s unique governing laws.
Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA)
was founded in 1908 to protect private forestland
from wildfire. Our mission has evolved over the years as we continue to learn
from science and address emerging issues. Many of the member companies that
originally formed our association in 1908 are still members of WFPA. We are an
association of private, commercial forest landowners.
Wildlands Project
sponsored by the Citizens with Common Sense a vision of an ecologically healthy North America—with adequate
habitat for all native species, containing vibrant natural and human
communities. Through the quarterly journal Wild Earth, other publications, and
advocacy, Wild Earth works to foster a culture of conservation, helping to
communicate and shape the latest thinking in conservation science, philosophy,
politics, and activism.
Wildland
Firefighter Magazineis published monthly
by North American Wildfire, Ltd. of Salem, Oregon. Your subscription will bring
you comprehensive fire line news, info about jobs, wildland/urban interface
fire fighting, fitness and nutrition, equipment reviews, air ops, strike teams,
hotshot crews, smokejumping, contract crews, book reviews...and much
more.
Wisconsin Woodland Owners
Association
The Woodland Owners Association of West Virginia,
Inc., (WOA) is a nonprofit membership organization started and continues to
be operated exclusively by independent West Virginia woodland owners. The
association is open to anyone interested in improving privately owned West
Virginia forest land. WOA's primary goal is to help West Virginia forest
landowners attain the best returns from their woodland ownership and maintain a
healthy, productive and beautiful forest. We are achieving this goal
through:education, lobbying, cooperation, communication, and assistance.
World Forestry Center
Museum and institute programs based in Portland,
Oregon. We offer educational tours, materials, classes and operate two
demonstration forests. Board is international. |
