Updated Nov. 16, 2009
 
The Global Institute of Sustainable Forestry
at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
 

Since its founding in 1900, the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies has been in the forefront of developing a science-based approach to forest management, and in training leaders world-wide.

The Global Institute of Sustainable Forestry established in 2000 continues this tradition. It's mission is to integrate, strengthen and direct the School's forestry research, education and outreach to address the challenges of sustaining forests in the 21st century and a globalized world.

 

Programs  
  • Forest Health
  • Forest Physiology & Biotechnology
  • Forest Policy and Governance
  • Landscape Management
  • Eastern Decision Support Consortium
  • Private Forests
  • The Forests Dialogue
  • The School Forests
  • Tropical Forestry
  • Yale Forest Forum
  • Research

    Faculty & Staff

     

     

    MidCareer Short Courses
    For Professionals Whose Work Requires Understanding the Environment

    Forestry and the Global Environment:
    Challenges of Managing and Conserving Forests in the 21st Century

  • Executives Learning about Forestry- March 21-26, 2010
  • Foresters Becoming Executives - April 11-16, 2010
  •   Global Institute Publications
     

    The Future of Maine's North Woods (October 2008)

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    A Global Comparison of Forest Practice Policies Using Tasmania as a Constant Case (Feb. 2008)

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      More Global Institute of Sustainable Forestry Publications
    Other Publications by Global Institute Faculty
    Highlands Regional Study: Connecticut and Pennsylvania Updates
    Professional Ethics for Natural Resource and Environmental Managers: A Primer
    (2007) Lloyd Irland. Preparation for the kinds of ethical issues that arise in private employment, for consultants, for government officials, and in the nonprofit sector.

     

    Global Institute of Sustainable Forestry
    360 Prospect Street
    New Haven, CT 06511 USA
    203.432.5117

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    Upcoming Yale Events

    Yale Forest Forum Lunch Seminars
    Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009: Lhakpa Sherpa , "National Parks and Protected Areas in Federal Nepal"

    Other Area Events


    Research News
    Forest Regeneration from Pasture in the Dry Tropics of Panama: Effects of Cattle, Exotic Grass, and Forested Riparia
    More Research News Yale F&ES Group at 2008 Symposium of Intertribal Timber Council More Global Institute Presentations

    Of Interest
    Yale School of Forestry ranked best in research productivity. Information on purchasing certified wood