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Arboricultural Association
The Arboricultural Association promotes care and knowledge of trees throughout the UK. A list of approved tree surgery contractors and consultants is available on the site, and a list of tree related publications and advice on tree related matters.
http://www.trees.org.uk/|

Commonwealth Forestry Association
The Commonwealth Forestry Association is the world's longest established international forestry organization, aiming to promote sustainable management, use and conservation of forests and forest lands throughout the world for socio-economic advancement and maintaining the natural environment.
http://www.cfa-international.org/|

FAO Forestry Department
Part of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, the FAO Forestry Department helps nations manage their forests in a sustainable way. Includes a comprehensive database of forestry information browsable by country.
http://www.fao.org/forestry/home/en/|

Forest Certification Resource Center
A comprehensive resource for information on forest management and product certification worldwide. Includes a searchable database of certified forests and forest products throughout the world.
http://www.metafore.org/?s=147|

Forest Stewardship Council
FSC is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world's forests. Includes a database of certified products available in the UK.
http://www.fsc-uk.org/|

Forestry Commission
The Forestry Commission of Great Britain is the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands. The site contains a clickable map of woods and forests to visit, interesting facts on forestry, and a recreation database.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/|

Global Forest Information Service (GFIS)
GFIS is an internet gateway to forest information resources from around the world. Users can locate maps, datasets, web resources, journal articles, books and other resources relevant to their forest information needs.
http://www.gfis.net/|

International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)
IUFRO is a non-profit, non-governmental international network of forest scientists. Its objectives are to promote international cooperation in forestry and forest products research.
http://www.iufro.org/|

Land regeneration and urban greening
A Forestry Commission site that encourages the establishment of greenspace in the urban and periurban environment. Includes information on best practice, regeneration in practice, and monitoring the benefits.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/landregeneration|

Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage. Includes a searchable directory of Woodland Trust woods, and information on publications and campaigns.
http://www.woodland-trust.org.uk/|

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