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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Mocanita Last of the Carpathian Forestry Railways

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictorial essay showcases the history and construction of the Vaser Valley Railway of Viseu de Sus in Romania.
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Website
Genome British Columbia

Genome British Columbia: Forestry and Genomics

For Students 9th - 10th
This information sheet describes some of the social, environmental and ethical issues faced in the field of forestry genomics. There are links to additional resources as well.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Farming, Forestry, and Fishing

For Students 9th - 10th
Occupational Outlook overview of careers in the agricultural production job family. Site includes nature of the industry, working conditions, lists of occupations, wages, and outlook, as well as links to sites with more information....
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Handout
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

Faa: Forests and Forestry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Food and Agriculture Association of the United Nations is an excellent, detailed presentation of survey results about European attitudes towards forests and forestry. Helpful graphs and charts illustrate the survey...
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Forest and Conservation Workers

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about forestry and conservation careers. The page contains nature of the work, training, wages, and outlook.
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Website
Careers New Zealand

Kiwi Careers: Forester

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the career of forester.
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Handout
Energy for Sustainable Development

Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy and Trees

For Students 3rd - 5th
An interesting discussion of energy forestry, where a fast-growing species of tree or woody shrub is grown specifically to provide biomass or biofuel for heating or power generation. Explains some benefits and problems with this industry.
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Other

Canada Science & Technology Museum: Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference tool for viewing images of Canada's natural resources including forestry, energy, and mining.
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Activity
Other

South Carolina Forestry Commission: Clean Air Act of 1970

For Students 9th - 10th
This site talks about the development of the Clean Air Act and its effects in South Carolina.
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Professional Doc
Other

Society of American Foresters: Professional Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Sponsored by the Society of American Foresters, this site provides links to topics such as getting started in forestry, continuing education and professional development programs, accreditation news, understanding forestry, and forestry...
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Interactive
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Upm Forest Life

For Students 9th - 10th
The interactive tutorial examines sustainable forestry. Topics included are economic, social, and environmental issues.
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Website
Other

Georgia Invasive Species Task Force

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides pertinent info on different resources concerning pest and pest management. Specifics on Entomology, weeds, diseases, 4-H/FFA info, forestry.
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Website
Other

Cyber Sierra: Natural Resources Job Search

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore jobs in natural resources, forestry, GIS and environmental sciences, in government, nonprofits and international bodies.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Royal Saxon Forestry Inspector Carl Ludwig Von Schonberg

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Royal Saxon Forestry Inspector Carl Ludwig von Schonberg", created by Ferdinand Von Rayski in 1850 (Oil on canvas, 135 x 102 cm).
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Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Canada's Boreal Forest

For Students 6th - 8th
A look at Canada's Boreal Forest ecosystem. One of the largest ecosystems in the world, it provides abundant fresh water for North America and is home to many species of wildlife, for example, wolves and caribou. There is also discussion...
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Primary
New Deal Network

New Deal: American Forests: My Hopes for the Ccc

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert Fechner, the director of the CCC, looks back in 1939 at forestry projects accomplished by the program and looks to the possible future.
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Website
Other

Sos Children's Villages: Our Africa Climate

For Students 5th - 8th
Our Africa is a project that allows the children of Africa to film their lives and their country the way they see them. This section describes the varied climate of Africa and includes videos on agriculture, the Kalahari Desert, and...
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Website
Other

Sos Children's Villages: Our Africa Geography and Wildlife

For Students 5th - 7th
Our Africa is a project that allows the children of Africa to film their lives and their country the way they see them. This section summarizes the geography and wildlife and includes videos about forestry, the Nile, Lake Naivasha, and...
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Website
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
The FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger. They help developing countries to improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all.
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Website
Other

Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on many of the issues the State of Nevada is dealing with today: Environmental Protection, Forestry, Natural Heritage, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Wildlife, Wild Horses, and more.
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Handout
Other

Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Maryland's Master Logger Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of training program offered by the State of Maryland to its loggers to develop professional skills. The detailed explanations of training sections offer a good picture of the career area.
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Handout
Province of British Columbia

Mountain Pine Beetle and Provincial Protected Areas

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines information on the mountain pine beetle and what it is doing to the forests in British Columbia.
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Website
NC State University

Nc State University: Natural Resources Research Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive research guide is designed for students or those interested in the ecology, agriculture, or forestry of the world.
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Website
Other

Temperate Forest Organization: Temperate Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides links to sites such as forestry, population, management, diversity, and fire. There are lesson plans, tours and educational links for teachers.

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