Nature

While not addressing climate change specifically, the lessons contained in this 2004 report will help managers understand the challenges associated with responsibly managing forests in places of conflict. Read More

Report describes the agency's efforts through 2003 to promote sustainable and more environmentally sound practices for timber harvesting and reforestation. Read More

Short academic paper provides an introduction to forest transitions, which occur when depleted forest ecosystems are allowed to slowly regenerate. Read More

An overview of leakage in greenhouse gas mitigation projects -- the unintended increase or decrease in GHG emissions that occur outside a project’s accounting boundary. Read More

Brochure describes USAID's approach to poverty reduction and forestry. Read More

This manual from the World Wildlife Fund is intended for natural resource managers who are beginning to see the impacts of climate change. Read More

PowerPoint presentation on environmental opportunities and challenges facing the forestry sector. Read More

Report on land use and forestry clarifies the issues involved with implementing the Kyoto Protocol. Read More

July 2001 report provides a well-written summary of the scientific basis and policy implications of using carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change. Read More

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association has announced that it will take voluntary steps to reduce concentrations of volatile organic compounds inside vehicles. Read More