Nature
Forest Transitions: Toward a Global Understanding of Land Use Change
Short academic paper provides an introduction to forest transitions, which occur when depleted forest ecosystems are allowed to slowly regenerate. Read More
Understanding and Managing Leakage in Forest-Based Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Projects
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
Public-Private Partnerships in Forestry
Brochure describes USAID's approach to poverty reduction and forestry. Read More
Buying Time: A User’s Manual for Building Resistance and Resilience to Climate Change in Natural Systems
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
Global Trends and Opportunities in Forests and Forestry
PowerPoint presentation on environmental opportunities and challenges facing the forestry sector. Read More
IPCC Special Report on Land Use, Land-Use Change, and Forestry
Report on land use and forestry clarifies the issues involved with implementing the Kyoto Protocol. Read More
The Role of Land Carbon Sinks in Mitigating Global Climate Change
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
Japanese Automakers to Voluntarily Regulate Volatile Chemicals in Cars
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association has announced that it will take voluntary steps to reduce concentrations of volatile organic compounds inside vehicles. Read More
2003 Toxics Release Inventory Shows Continued Decline in Chemical Releases
The new inventory shows that the amount of toxic chemicals released into the environment by reporting facilities continues to decline, with total reductions of 42% since 1998 and a 6% decrease from 2002 to 2003. Read More
The Global Impact of SmartWood Certification
Report finds that third-party sustainability certification supports long-term economic viability of forestry operations. Read More