Updated September 3, 2008
 
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

    Forest Stand Dynamics at Pack Forest - February 1-6, 2009.

    Executive Education in Global Forestry Trends and Challenges

  • Executives Learning about Forestry - March 29-April 3, 2009:
  • Foresters Becoming Executives - April 19-24, 2009:
    •   Global Institute Publications
     
    A Global Comparison of Forest Practice Policies Using Tasmania as a Constant Case (Feb. 2008)

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    FSC in the Northern Appalachians A Regional and Sub-regional Analysis of Forest Stewardship Council Certification as a Tool for Forest Conservation (July 2007)

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      More Global Institute of Sustainable Forestry Publications
    Other Publications by Global Institute Faculty
    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.
    Sampling Strategies for Natural Resources and the Environment

    (2007) Timothy Gregoire and Harry Valentine
    Covers the sampling techniques used in ecology, forestry, environmental science, and natural resources.

     

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

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    Research News
    Tree plantations can help speed up secondary forest succession in degraded tropical pastures.

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    Of Interest
    Invasive Plant Symposium
    The Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group is holding a one-day symposium at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, entitled "Cherish Our Natural Heritage: Managing Invasives to Promote Native Diversity.” Open to all. Wednesday, October 1, 2008

    Yale School of Forestry ranked best in research productivity.

    Information on purchasing certified wood

    Upcoming Events

    Yale Forest Forum Lunch Seminars

    • YFF lunches will resume in Fall 08.