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Provides information on Flathead Forestry Project in Washington for refocusing and bringing people together for stewardship. Changes made to the United States federal law and regulations to make community-based forest stewardship works.

Provides information on American Forests organization formed by concerned citizens to manage and protect United States' forest resources. How the organization functions; Main components of the community-based forestry program of American Forests.

Discusses the works of Wilderness Society in supporting land-management issues and community-based projects. Implication of the partnership of Wilderness with the community; Features of the community-based efforts addressing management issues on United States public lands.

Reports on Boise Cascade Corp.'s allocation of an estimated $8 million on three ecosystem management and biodiversity study projects to learn more about effective management of forested lands. Assistance from an advisory group to direct the project; Northwest watershed study.

Reports on American forests and Harrison State forest supporters' celebration of the planting of the final tree on the 160-acre Global Releaf Heritage forest. Guests; Project sponsors.

Reports on the delay in the World Bank's loan to the Sierra Madre Forestry Project in northern Mexico due to pressure from Mexican and United States environmental groups.

Reveals that the African Republic of Cameroon's ancient forests may be opened up to commercial exploitation. Preparation of forestry loans by the World Bank and the African Development Bank; Impact of the loans on the Baka Pygmies.

Reports that in Poway, California, developers of the Wet 'N' Wild recreational park have decided to proceed with the project. Application for permits; Proposed location for Wet 'N' Wild.

Discusses the environmental damage caused by poor logging and agricultural techniques. Significance of environmental protection to solve the biological problems in the humid tropics; Details on the humid tropic development projects; Use of forested lands for timber and other products.

Comments on the project of the U.S. government to plant trees along the Canadian and Mexican boarder. Budget allocated for the project; Dimensions of the field that will be reforested; Purpose of the reforestation project.

The article presents an overview of the Woodlands and Wildlands project. The project aims to add 1.5 million acres to the protected land base of Massachusetts for its productive forest and wildland reserves. The wildland reserves focuses on old growth forest, core forest areas, key wildlife habitat, and watersheds including Southeast Massachusetts Bioreserve, Northwestern Old-Growth Areas, southwest Taconic Region, and the Quabbin Reservoir. In 2001, a similar project was launched in New Hampshire under the program New Hampshire Everlasting that targets the development of productive forestland, wildlife habitat, riparian areas, and prime agriculture acreage by the year 2025.

The article discusses the nature of coyotes, which consume a wide variety of foods, including rabbits, insects, squirrels, and deer. According to retired state naturalist Charles W. Johnson of Vermont, when food is scarce, coyotes have been known to kill red foxes in order to decrease the competition for food. Coyotes are known to hunt the most vulnerable animals, such as fawns and older deer, even the prime deer, which is wounded due to car collision and gunshot wounds. However, people can also can have a harmful effect on deer populations by thoughtless development and timber harvesting.

Offers a look at the roles of landscape architects in the Peace Corps. Participation of landscape architect Patrick Hughes in urban planning projects; Work of landscape architect Brian DeMuynck in the agroforestry program; Work that can be done by landscape architects in a forestry program.

The article focuses on the forestry programs of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) in Minnesota which aim to preserve the forests affected by the Dutch elm disease. It includes diseased tree control, tree replacement, preventive maintenance and public education as part of the program. MPRB educates contractors and staff of agencies on how to prevent soil compaction, bark scarring and root damage during a construction. It also collaborates with the city's Department of Public Works to introduce sustainable construction practices.

The article focuses on the forest biomass energy development program of the China State Forestry Administration (SFA). The program aims to achieve energy complementation, ease energy shortage, and develop clean energy. Under the program, SFA by cooperating with enterprises such as China National Petroleum Corp., plans to construct forest bases for the production of biodiesel in municipalities, seven provinces and autonomous regions in China.

The article reports on the announcement of the Department of Agriculture and Food that it has secured €3.67 million of the €40 million allocated for collaborative research in Ireland. The money will fund research in areas of shared interest between government departments including sustainable agriculture and forestry production practices. In addition, the agency will also commit €5.75 million for agri-environment research.

The article presents the exhibit program entitled "Ways of the Woods: People and Land in the Northern Forest." The project was developed by the Northern Forest center (NFC) which utilizes a bare trailer to a mobile place-based education program. It features video profiles of people who live in the Northern Forest, videos and slideshows developed by local community organizations and an interactive display of a large cross-section of a pine tree. The tour hopes to inspire people to enhance their ability to work together for the benefit of both people and land in the Northern Forest.

Focuses on food innovation grants announced by Warren Truss, the Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Selection of the grant recipients.

Reports the certification superiority of Forest Stewardship Council on the Sustainable Forestry Initiative in the United States. Preservation of old-growth and endangered species; Water quality and conservation of biological diversity; Lack of chain-of-custody system for identifying certified lumber and other wood products.