Forest

Traditionally the main function of forests in Europe has been wood production. However, the recreation and tourism functions of forests and woodlands are becoming more important in many European countries. In particular their benefits for economic development, health and wellbeing and quality of life. There is however a lack of information on both the benefits and costs related to recreation and nature tourism. Researchers working in this area are also disparate and from many different disciplinary backgrounds. Much of the research on forest recreation and nature tourism been concentrated in North America. This COST Action aims to provide a European focus to forest recreation and tourism research to bring together existing knowledge on these activities and in particular the benefits they can deliver, but also how those benefits might be provided in a way which reduces the economic, social and environmental costs of delivery

Shoshone National Forest, the nation’s first national forest, was originally known as the Yellowstone Park Timberland Reserve. The reserve was created after the passage of the act of March 3, 1891, authorizing the establishment of forest reserves. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt greatly enlarged the original Timberland Reserve and divided it into four divisions. The Shoshone National Forest, named for the Shoshone Indians who used the area as a hunting ground, is one of these divisions and contains approximately two and a half million acres. It is one of the largest of the 13 national forests in the Rocky Mountain region.

Welcome to Forestry Tasmania’s website dedicated to informing and guiding visitors, tourists and recreators to the many and varied sites and opportunities that exist in Tasmania’s State forests. It also offers the opportunity for students to find materials and information for school projects. But for in depth detail on forest management, harvesting, plantations, forest regeneration and timber harvesting you will need to visit www.forestrytas.com.au for the working side of the story. We in the Tourism and Community Services Branch of Forestry Tasmania hope you find this site informative and helpful in exploring our wonderful forested areas on our little island that is Tasmania.

Forest Heath covers an area of 144 square miles. It has a mixture of land types, which has given rise to its character and dominant forms of employment. To the south-west is the chalk downland, an ideal landscape for the home of horseracing and the bloodstock industry, centred on Newmarket. The fens and clay downland provide a location for agricultural activities. The brecks are covered by Thetford Forest, Britain’s largest lowland forest, and act as a centre for forestry and recreational uses. Economic activity and development within Forest Heath is centred on the three main towns of Newmarket, Mildenhall and Brandon. In addition the two major United States Air Force bases at Mildenhall and Lakenheath are important generators of business for a wide range of local companies. There has been the emergence of high technology industries running alongside light engineering and service industries. Major employees within the district include: Animal Health Trust, Elco (Europe) Ltd, BLP Components, JEB Engineering Design Ltd, English Architectural Glazing, Silverline, Arrowpak Ltd and Omar Mobile Homes.

The Pemberton Visitors Centre is a community based facility which provides information and booking services to visitors. You are now also able to book online for Accommodation and Tours and search through our regions wineries, attractions, restaurants and much more within our new website

The aim of the environmental health service (part of the health & environment division of the council which includes the management of Leisure Services) is to protect and improve the health of all the people who live in, visit or work in the Forest of Dean District by protecting their safety and environment. The services we provide affect the quality of life of everyone in the area. We are involved in a wide range of duties including: -