The Forestry Department of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is responsible for data collection and analysis of the world’s forest resources, policies and legislation as well as outputs of forest and non-forest products. Their 5-yearly review Global Forest Resources Assessment regularly provides data and information on the world’s forests and forest sector, whereas the two-yearly publication State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) analyses issues and trends concerning the world’s forests. Both the Global FRA and SOFO are available on-line, as well as a wide range of other publications.
The Commonwealth Forestry Association links foresters throughout the world, by means of the quarterly peer-reviewed journal the International Forestry Review, a Newsletter (also quarterly), a regularly updated website, training courses and awards. The website also includes access to Commonwealth Forests 2010, an on-line, authoritative review of the state off the Commonwealth’s forests and forestry sector, as well as a comprehensive database of Commonwealth NGOs with an interest in forest conservation and development.
British conservation and education charity. providing environmental education for all abilities and ages.
UK charity for trees, promoting their importance in a changing environment.
Live helpline staffed by tree care specialists offering professional impartial advice on trees and shrubs, cultivation, growth and management. (Calls Charged at £1.50 per minute).
London based arboricultural Company specialising in the care and maintenance of trees in the urban environment.
Registered charity collating and updating a database of notable trees throughout Britain and Ireland.
Independent and specialist judicial body set up to resolve certain disputes re. land, valuation of land.
Royal Chartered body for forestry and arboricultural professionals in the UK. Provide services to members including support and promotion of the work of foresters and arboriculturists.
Government Department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain’s forests and woodlands.