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Center for International Forestry Research  
URL:http://www.cifor.org/
Category:Forests  Forests  Natural & Social Systems  Resource Use & Management 

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a non-profit, global facility dedicated to advancing human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity. CIFOR scientists conduct high-quality research across Asia, Latin America and Africa to contribute to the well-being of people who depend on forests, reduce poverty and ensure the survival of the world's tropical forests.

Food and Agriculture Organization Forestry  
URL:http://www.fao.org/forestry/en/
Category:Forests 

The FAO Forestry Department helps nations manage their forests in a sustainable way. The Organization's approach balances social, economic and environmental objectives so that present generations can reap the benefits of the earth's forest resources while conserving them to meet the needs of future generations.

International Year of Forests 2011  
URL:http://www.un.org/en/events/iyof2011/
Category:Forests 

2011 has been nominated by the United Nations as the International Year of Forests. It aims to raise awareness on sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all forests across the world.

UN-REDD Programme  
URL:http://www.un-redd.org
Category:Forests  Resource Use & Management 

The United Nations Collaborative initiative on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) Programme was launched in 2008 to assist developing countries prepare and implement national REDD+ strategies. It brings together technical teams from around the world to help develop analyses and guidelines on issues such as measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) of carbon emissions and flows, ensuring that forests continue to provide multiple benefits for livelihoods and the environment, and supporting the engagement of Indigenous Peoples and Civil Society at all stages of the design and implementation of REDD+ strategies.

World Agro forestry Centre  
URL:http://www.worldagroforestry.org/campaigns/international_year_of_forests
Category:Forests  Forests  Natural & Social Systems  Resource Use & Management 

Agroforestry is the incorporation of trees into farms for environmental and economical purposes. Trees planted on farms work to fertilise the soils, provide nutritional supplements through their fruit and oils, provide farmers with additional cash crops, reduce carbon emissions and improve water supply and quality on farms. The World Agroforestry Centre promotes the uptake of agro forestry to counter the environmental impact of deforestation. Almost half of the world?s farms have dedicated 10% of their land to agro forestry.