This site has links and web resources, including teacher lesson plans, about forestry.

Forest industry professionals make measurements in their work using tools including the Clinometer and the Biltmore Stick. These tools are based on the concepts of similar triangles and trigonometric ratios in a right triangle. This...

This is the official homepage of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Provides an overview of the committee and its work.

Pictorial essay showcases the history and construction of the Vaser Valley Railway of Viseu de Sus in Romania.

This information sheet describes some of the social, environmental and ethical issues faced in the field of forestry genomics. There are links to additional resources as well.

This resource provides information about the career of forester.

Great reference tool for viewing images of Canada's natural resources including forestry, energy, and mining.

The interactive tutorial examines sustainable forestry. Topics included are economic, social, and environmental issues.

Provides pertinent info on different resources concerning pest and pest management. Specifics on Entomology, weeds, diseases, 4-H/FFA info, forestry.

Explore jobs in natural resources, forestry, GIS and environmental sciences, in government, nonprofits and international bodies.

An image of "The Royal Saxon Forestry Inspector Carl Ludwig von Schonberg", created by Ferdinand Von Rayski in 1850 (Oil on canvas, 135 x 102 cm).

The FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger. They help developing countries to improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all.

This site contains information on many of the issues the State of Nevada is dealing with today: Environmental Protection, Forestry, Natural Heritage, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Wildlife, Wild Horses, and more.

This site has a biography of Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902 CE), the famous Nebraskan and successful farmer. He taught people about modern techniques of farming and forestry and went on to be the founder of Arbor Day.

Aligned with National Science Education Standards, this article details the goals and processes of agroforestry. Agroforestry is a system of growing trees among areas populated by crops or livestock in an effort to maintain and encourage...

States policies on reforestation due to deforestation practices of the past century. Mentions negative ecological effects of poor timber cutting practices in the United States, and focuses on changing public opinion regarding timber...

This 167-page Science unit on forest management looks at the different ways humans have managed Manitoba forests throughout history. It explains the ways we harvest our forests, the products they provide us with, and what the future...

This comprehensive Grade 7 Science unit has three chapters on forest ecosystems, natural cycles in a forest, and human interactions with a forest. Each chapter has experiments, activities and questions complete with answers. There are...

This resource provides materials for teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or tutorial). Site is focused on earth science, geography, and...

The Royal British Columbia Museum discuss the rise and boom of the Douglas Fir Plywood industry. An abstract of the written paper is provided followed by the actual essay.

Nicaragua's natural resources are being threatened by its advancing agricultural frontier. Read what's being done about it at this site.

Timmins, Ontario, is located in the Canadian Shield in Northern Ontario. Timmin's economy depends on forestry and mining. It is known as "The City with the Heart of God" due to the many exploration companies working in the area. Links...

Pocosins are naturally occurring freshwater evergreen shrub bogs or wetlands of the southeastern coastal plains. In 1962 pocosins still covered nearly 2.25 million acres in North Carolina-accounting for almost three-quarters of the...

Environmental Education for Kids offers step-by-step procedures to measure trees. Designed for Wisconsin's Champion Trees, these guidelines can be adopted for use in any state or area.