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Forestry
Hemlocks and the Woolly Adelgid
- From Connecticut Woodlands: Can Asian Ladybugs Stop Hemlock Woolly Adelgid? By Mark S McClure
- The Effect Of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid On The Health Of Eastern Hemlock: An Update From Connecticut
- Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Web Site USDA Forest Service
American Chestnut Trees
- From Connecticut Woodlands: Chestnuts In Our Forest- By Sandra L. Anagnostakis
- Chestnuts in Our Forest Part II - By Sandra L. Anagnostakis
- From Woodworking Magazine: The Chestnut Story - By Sandra L. Anagnostakis
- The American Chestnut Foundation - A non-profit organization whose goal is to restore the American chestnut to its native forests through breeding and research.
- CT Chapter of American Chestnut Foundation
Seventh American Forest Congress
- Seventh American Forest Congress
- The Connecticut Roundtable
- The Seventh American Forest Congress: Reflections of a Participant by Carol Youell
Links of Interest
- UConn Extension Forestry Home Page
- Forest Health and Management, USDA Forest Service, State and Private Forestry
- Society of American Foresters: Centennial Celebration Projects Planned
Farms and Open Space
Environmental Education Resources
For Educators
- Connecticut Outdoor & Environmental Education Association www.coeea.org Professional group of environmental educators across the state
- Happenin' Habitats http://happeninhabitats/pwnet.org - Teachers and students can learn about habitats and wildlife through this National Wildlife Federation project.
- New England Environmental Educators Alliance www.neeea.org -
- North American Association of Environmental Education www.naaee.org -
- Project Learning Tree www.plt.org -- the cornerstone of environmental education
- State Education and Environment Roundtable www.seer.org -- connecting the "best practices" of education to the use of the local environment as a method of learning and teaching
For Parents and Families
- Alliance for Childhood www.allianceforchildhood.org - supports children's healthy development, love of learning, and joy in living.
- Great Park Pursuit www.nochildleftinside.org CT Department of Environmental Protection's outdoor adventure game for families
- Green Hour www.greennhour.org National Wildlife Federation's online tool where families can learn, explore, and share their outdoor experiences and backyard adventures.