Articles related to "Forestry"

The Environmental Movement, the Science of Forestry, and the "Business of Wood" are joining together for the Management of Forests; balancing stewardship and harvesting.

There is much to like about "Twilight," the debut album from San Diego quartet Future of Forestry. Already a West Coast staple, look for them to hit big with "Twilight."

Australian scientists are assisting the Sarawak State Government in a visionary Planted Forests Project that will provide income from trees and protect biodiversity.

Ride the train at the Oregon Zoo, hear a concert in the Rose Garden, stroll the Japanese Garden or visit the World Forestry Center at Washington Park in Portland, Oregon.

USAID fights for people's land rights and help reduce environmental damage in developing countries. Their environmental programs protect the earth's biodiversity.

A recent project in Northeast Thailand has motivated local communities to play an active role in protecting their forests and could serve as a model for other areas

The history and science of North America's western forests are interpreted in lyrical prose in a book that has outlasted more recent conservation literature.

In November 2009, Scotland's Galloway Forest Park was designated a 'Dark Sky Park' by the International Dark-Sky Association - a near-perfect place for stargazing.

When the Asian Longhorned Beetles arrived in Worcester, they weren't singing "Love Me Too", but they did exacerbate an already stressful and icy pre-Christmas season

Continuing our coverage of current album reviews of all of your favorite Christian bands, from E through F, that is.

One of the most plentiful alternative energy sources is biomass energy. It is plentiful, renewable and also recovers and recycles waste and waste by-products.

"Brush Cat" is certainly about trees and the wood economy as it pertains to life in the northeastern United States. There is even a Brush Cat or two in it.

This project can be used with elementary students in classrooms or as a homeschool group project.It involves research, reading, outdoor walk, art, and writing.

Galloway forest Park in South West Scotland offers an unique opportunity to witness red deer stags locking horns in the timless ritual of the annual rut

Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus) have nested at a disused quarry in Huntly for several years. See them easily at this Forestry Commission family attraction.

Red squirrels are threatened in the UK by the expansion of their grey North American cousins. As their range shrinks, conservation groups are working to protect them.

Skateboarding groups are spending more time to benefit the environment with eco-friendly practices: manufacturing, use of material, and local collaboration to name a few.

Using a real tree for Christmas may be more environmentally friendly than you thought. The Ontario Forestry Association encourages you to try one this holiday season

Green or renewable materials are gaining popularity and are showing up in the chairs we sit on, the counters we eat off of and the floors we walk on.

Organic gardeners must attack kudzu aggressively, as it can overtake and kill even mature trees.

With cheap flights available, many people fly abroad for their holidays, but flying has a high environmental impact. Find out the damage and how you can prevent it below.

The Mahatma Phule Museum in Pune represents a massive range of arts and crafts that are intrinsically connected with our life and everyday living.

From the Portland Art Museum to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Forestry Center, Museum of Contemporary Craft and Oregon Historical Society discovery awaits.

San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico, a Commonwealth of the United States of America. It offers tourists beautiful beaches, unlimited shopping and historic tours.

The Square Deal was a package of moderate reforms concerning consumer protection, conservation, and regulating trusts.

Remote Glen Affric, in the Scottish Highlands, is a stunningly beautiful spot, as well as being a treasury of nature, popular with walkers and nature lovers alike.

Outdoor jobs mean fresh air, hard work, and good income. From the professional driver to the construction worker, learning a new trade means getting a paycheck again.

In Australia a free trade agreement with the United States means bad news for Aboriginal communities, just as it was for First Nations in Mexico, Chile and Canada.

The beaches of the Moray Firth in northern Scotland offer some of Britain's most spectacular coastal scenery and yet remain almost unknown outside of the local area.

Canada has signed a free trade deal with Jordan. The pact is expected to benefit the forestry, manufacturing, and nuclear sectors.

Under a ceiling of sky within woodland walls children and adults gather to investigate the natural resources important to quality of life on earth.

The largest tract of semi-natural woodland in Western Europe, the New Forest in Hampshire, England, is for people looking for ancient villages and spectacular scenery.

Anyone and everyone, regardless of mobility, can enjoy the Tar Heel State. A travel guide for those visitors with special needs is available in print or online.

Adding to the main causes of biodiversity loss such as deforestation, changes in habitat and land degradation are now alien species harming native ecosystem services.

In this new edition of his well-loved reference, Alex Floyd has provided descriptions and illustrations of 403 Australian rainforest tree species.

After more than a century Bicknell's Thrush, Catharus bicknelli, gained its own species designation. The next century may record its decline.

The Ghost Forest, an art installation of tree stumps from the rainforest, aims to raise awareness of the role of deforestation in climate change.

Rescue, rehabilitation and reintroduction of lesser apes in Borneo and Sumatra raises awareness of illegal trade and habitat issues that threaten Indonesia's lesser apes.

Pine trees, whether they are tall and stately Ponderosa, or gnarled and tough pinyon, are targets of the pine bark beetle.

The New Forest National Park in Southern England has ponies, cattle and pigs roaming apparently wild, but they are all owned according to ancient commoners rights.

Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest was created in response to the catastrophic Great Flood of November 1927 that proved the urgent need for watershed protection.

The welcoming Saskatoon airport is the gateway to this enjoyable city in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Costa Rica has one of the most diverse plant ecologies in the world; from cloud and rain forests to mangrove swamps, Costa Rica has a rich and varied plant life.

The Hosta Garden was donated by the Arnold Arboretum and is a must-see. The Governors Grove celebrates Maine's 60 governors. Open year round and free to all.

Like many raptors, the White-tailed Eagle has been persecuted, but today it's thriving in the wild and its conservation status has risen to "Least Concern."

While Canadians are concerned about huge job losses in the auto sector, many are concerned that bailing out these companies sets a bad precedent.

"People love chopping wood. In this activity one immediately sees results." (Albert Einstein)

During World War II, German soldiers marched through French streets, fought in North African deserts and cut wood in Allegany County forests.

St. Lucia's rainforest, adventure, and nature tours include the Diamond Botanical Garden, a miniature zoo of endemic species, and waterfall and birdwatching hikes.

Most people go to the beach for sun and surf, but in Northwest Florida, ecotourism is popular. With over 1,000,000 acres of protected lands, hiking trails are numerous.