Science Agriculture Forestry Research Centers

59 sites in Research Centers

Agricultural & Industrial Sulphur Save
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Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest - Kentucky Save
Information on research, outreach, history, publications and programs.
http://www.bernheim.org/

British Columbia Forest Service Research Branch Save
Details include publications, software for download, and details of research and projects.
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hre/

Center for Streamside Studies - University of Washington Save
Offers information on education programs, research publications, events, and outreach related to stream and river ecosystems, in both forested and urban areas.
http://depts.washington.edu/cssuw/

Charles L. Pack Forest - University of Washington College of Forest Resources Save
Pack forest provides virtual hikes, educational programs, interactive games and tours, videos and information on research, events and outreach. Geospatial data, conference center bookings, timber sales and forest operations information.
http://www.packforest.org

CIFOR - Center for International Forestry Research Save
Concentrates on research and publications about tropical forestry and sociology in developing nations. Research abstracts, publications, job opportunities and software downloads.
http://www.cifor.cgiar.org/

Cloquet Forestry Center - University of Minnesota Save
The principal forestry field station of the University of Minnesota. It serves as a regional and national center for instructional, research, and outreach programs for the natural resources community.
http://cfc.cfans.umn.edu/

Cooperative Forest Ecosystem Research (CFER) - Oregon State University Save
A multidisciplinary, integrated research program to develop and convey research information to land managers. Links to research needs, publications, news and general information.
http://www.fsl.orst.edu/cfer/

Cooperative Forest Genetics Research Project - University of Florida Save
Develops genetically-improved varieties of southern pines for the reforestation of harvested timberlands in the lower coastal plain of the southern United States. Provides technical assistance, research support and educational resources.
http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/CFGRP/ourweb....

Duke Forest Save
Research forest for Duke University. Site has links to research, management, public recreation, outreach programs, and resources.
http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/forest/

Edinburgh Centre for Tropical Forests Save
Association supporting the sustainable management of forests and their contribution to society throughout the world. Details services, projects, events and reports.
http://www.ectf.co.uk/

European Forest Institute Save
An independent non-governmental organisation conducting European forest research.
http://www.efi.fi/

FAO Forestry Programme Save
Part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Addressing the problem of how to use forest resources to improve people's condition while ensuring that the resource is conserved to meet the needs of future generations.
http://www.fao.org/forestry/

Federal Research Centre for Forestry and Forest Products Save
An independent scientific institution in the portfolio of the German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Forestry (BML) researching forestry and forest products.
http://www.bfafh.de/indexe.htm

Fire and Mountain Ecology Lab Home Page Save
Conducts ecological and sociological research in National Parks and other Protected Areas of the Pacific Northwest
http://www.cfr.washington.edu/researc...

Forest Products Research Centre - South Africa Save
Contract research in forestry, wood quality, wood properties, pulp and paper, sawmilling, remote sensing; and software programs for the forestry and forest products industry.
http://ffp.csir.co.za

Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute Save
University of Pretoria, specializes in research on forest pests and diseases.
http://fabinet.up.ac.za

Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute of Japan Save
Focuses on sustainability, industry, rural community development, productivity and environmental conservation.
http://www.ffpri.affrc.go.jp/

Forintek Canada Corp. Save
A private, non-profit wood products research and development corporation. It was established in 1979 as Canada's applied research institute for the solid wood products industry.
http://www.forintek.ca

Harvard Forest - Harvard University Save
A base for research and education in forest biology. Focus on silviculture and forest management, soils and the development of forest site concepts, the biology of temperate and tropical trees, forest ecology and economics and ecosystem dynamics. Links to research data, publications, education and outreach.
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/

Hawaii Save
Contains links to publications, journals, research proposals, databases and links to other USFS research forests.
http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/

HJ Andrews Experimental Forest Save
Located in the Pacific Northwest. Offers research data, publications, and information as well as links to other Long-term ecological research sites(LTER).
http://www.fsl.orst.edu/lter/

International Union of Forest Research Organizations Save
Provides membership information, research publications, conference and meeting information, and links to individual country sub-groups.
http://iufro.boku.ac.at/

Kerala Forest Research Institute Save
Established under the Science and Technology policy adopted by the Government of Kerala as an autonomous institution to undertake research in forestry and biodiversity.
http://www.kfri.org

Laboratory for Applications of Remote Sensing in Ecology (LARSE) - Oregon State Save
Provides research data and links to MODLand products such as surface reflectance, spectral vegetation indices, land cover, the absorbed fraction of photosynthetically active radiation (FPAR), leaf area index (LAI), net primary productivity (NPP), and land surface temperature.
http://www.fsl.orst.edu/larse/

Lubrect Experimental Forest -- University of Montana Save
Contains information on the history of the forest, conference center, research programs, ecosystem learning center and staff.
http://www.forestry.umt.edu/research/...

METLA: Finnish Forest Research Institute Save
An independent research organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. It produces research-based information for decision-makers, forest industries and practical forestry, as well as for the public at large.
http://www.metla.fi/

Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station Upper Peninsula Tree Improvement Center (UPTIC) Save
Center for Michigan State University forestry research in the Upper Peninsula, including the Dunbar Forest Experiment Station and the Jim Wells Forests. Research publications, facility descriptions, interactive tours and quiz.
http://www.maes.msu.edu/uptic/

National Council for Forest Research and Development Save
Ireland based site containing information on research publications, news, events, funding programs and vacancies.
http://www.coford.ie/

Olympic Natural Resources Center - University of Washington Save
Events, news, research and education. Archive of Olympic Peninsula geospatial and biological data.
http://www.onrc.washington.edu/

Oregon State University Research Forests Save
Living laboratories where active forest management practices provide teaching, research and demonstration opportunities for students of all ages, forest managers, and Oregonians. Links to research, inventories, geospatial data, recreation, and all of the university's research forests.
http://www.cof.orst.edu/resfor/

Paper Science and Engineering (PSE) Laboratory - University of Washington Save
Lists research and testing services offered to industry, including analysis of raw materials or products, laboratory-scale paper machine trials, process modeling, pulping and bleaching studies, physical and optical paper testing, and coating.
http://www.cfr.washington.edu/researc...

Precision Forestry Cooperative - University of Washington, CFR Save
Created to conduct pioneering research in forest production, management, and manufacturing at a new scale of resolution and accuracy with the goal of producing economic and environmental benefits.
http://www.cfr.washington.edu/researc...

Research Forests - U.C. Berkeley Save
Description and links to all of U.C. Berkeley's research forests. Publications, research, outreach, lecture series and calendar of events.
http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/forestry/...

Research Forests - University of British Columbia Save
Description and links to all of the research forests at the University of British Columbia. The Alex Fraser Research Forest and the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest provide publications, education and demonstrations.
http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/Facilities...

Rural Technology Initiative - University of Washington Save
Objective is to use better technology to manage forests in rural areas for increased product and environmental values in support of local communities. Links to projects, calendar, seminars and publications.
http://www.ruraltech.org/

SEREX Save
Serex leads research activities for the needs of the transformation of the forest products industry and offers a variety of services to the participants of the forest products transformation.
http://www.serex.qc.ca/english/index.htm

Silviculture Laboratory - University of Washington Save
Provides information on research, publications, education seminars, and software downloads for Landscape Management Systems (LMS) developed at the lab.
http://silvae.cfr.washington.edu/

Stand Management Cooperative Save
Cooperative effort of the forest products industry, state and federal organizations, to provide a continuing source of high quality information on the long-term effects of silvicultural treatments and treatment regimes on stand and tree growth and development and on wood and product quality.
http://www.cfr.washington.edu/researc...

Syktyvkar Forest Institute Center of Geoinformation Technologies Save
Aims to teach ecological principles to forestry managers. Russia.
http://www.forestkomi.ru/about_eng.html

The Coastal Landscape Analysis and Modeling Study (CLAMS) - Oregon State Save
A multi-disciplinary research effort to analyze the aggregate ecological, economic, and social consequences of forest policies of different land owners in the Coast Range. Links to maps, projects, data, publications and general information.
http://www.fsl.orst.edu/clams/

The Forestry Research Institute of Sweden Save
SkogForsk is the research institute of the Swedish forestry sector. It carries out applied research in a variety of different fields; development of technology, environmental and conservation issues, breeding of forestry trees, organizational issues and many other topics
http://www.skogforsk.se/templates/sf_...

The Institute of Wood Science Save
Promotes and encourages a better understanding of timber, wood-based materials and associated timber processes. Journals, annual meetings, courses and membership information. United Kingdom.
http://www.iwsc.org.uk/

Tropical Forest Research Institute Save
One of eight regional institutes set up to provide research support to the problems of forest management in central India.
http://www.tfri.res.in/

Urban and Community Forestry - Human Dimensions Save
Social science research at the University of Washington with links to research publications, presentations, and general information about the urban/forest interface.
http://www.cfr.washington.edu/researc...

USDA Forest Service Research and Development Save
Operates eight forestry and forest products research stations around the U.S.
http://www.fs.fed.us/research/

USFS - North Central Research Station - Midwest U.S. Save
Natural resource research and development in the Midwest. Provides the scientific basis for decisions and policies that affect the management and use of forests in the region.
http://www.ncrs.fs.fed.us/

USFS - Northeastern Research Station Save
Conducts extensive research to enhance and protect productivity on all of America's forests and rangelands with special attention to long-term resource issues of national and international scope in the northeastern United States.
http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/

USFS Pacific Northwest Research Station - PNW Save
Organized into seven programs conducted at ten locations: nine laboratories in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon, and a Wood Utilization Center in Sitka, Alaska. Forestry research sites were established to evaluate and disseminate information and technology to improve management and use of natural resources.
http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/

USFS - Rocky Mountain Research Station Save
Conducts research in forestry resource science and technology for forest sustainability and productivity in Rocky Mountain ecosystems and environmental quality.
http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/

USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station, Flagstaff Lab Save
One of seven U.S. Forest Service research stations for forestry and forest products, publications, seminars and research.
http://www.rmrs.nau.edu/lab/

USFS - Southern Research Station Save
Conducts research in forestry resource science and technology for forest sustainability and productivity in southern ecosystems and environmental quality.
http://www.srs.fs.fed.us/

USGS - Cascadia Field Station Save
Provides research, publications, geospatial data, news and information. Studies the biological and social aspects of resource management issues in national parks and other protected areas on public lands throughout the Northwest and beyond. Located at the University of Washington
http://fresc.usgs.gov/cascadia/

USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center Save
Provides scientific understanding and technology to support sound management and conservation of forest and rangeland ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. FRESC employs research scientists, technical professionals, and administrative staff with expertise in a wide range of program areas.
http://fresc.usgs.gov/

USGS - Olympic Field Station Save
Research, publications, geospatial data, news and information for the Olympic penninsula.
http://fresc.usgs.gov/olympic/

USGS - Snake River Field Station Save
Research, publications, geospatial data, news and information relating to the Snake River region ecosystem, with emphasis on raptor ecology, biology and habitat.
http://srfs.wr.usgs.gov/

World Forest Institute Save
Access to information on international markets, new products, evolving technologies, wood species and characteristics, and emerging trends in forestry. A division of the World Forestry Center.
http://wfi.worldforestrycenter.org/

Yale Global Institute of Sustainable Forestry Save
Conducts education and research in the management of forests, and the promotion of forestry in privately held lands.
http://research.yale.edu/gisf/