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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

• http://www.workinglandsalliance.org/

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.