Its objectives are to promote international cooperation in forestry and forest products research. It is set up to demonstrate how tropical forests can be sustainably managed and the biodiversity conserved. Activities in forest ecology, wildlife management, adventure tourism, carbon sequestration, participatory approaches and the use of technology such as GIS in decision making. Kick Interfor Off the Planet - Rid the world of Interfor, undoubtedly one of the worst destroyers of temperate rainforests on the planet. New Forest Life Project - Restoring Europe's ancient woods, heaths, wetlands and associated wildlife.
Site includes project descriptions and reports.
The site encourages visitors to take action to protect the rainforests. Rainforest live - Educational resource on rainforest especially for junior students and teachers. Includes some teaching ideas and plans, and notes from researchers. Includes some Realplayer and Flash items. RainforestExplorer - Complete guide to the world's rainforests, including ecology, animals and plants.