Forest

New Forest Tourism Association was formed in 1989 to work in partnership with New Forest District Council to promote the New Forest as a quality year-round holiday and business destination. The Association recognises the need to preserve and protect the natural beauty of this sensitive and unique area of England and work with other agencies to ensure that all visitors understand the special nature of the destination. Tourism is one of the major industries in the New Forest and forms a significant part of the District's economy. The industry is an important source of employment for many local people and brings much revenue into the District. Many ancilliary businesses rely indirectly on tourism. The Association is committed to review and improve existing facilities in order to maintain and expand a propsperous and sustainable tourism industry, and to encourage members to operate to their highest possible standards

This website aims to facilitate online networking among Nepalese foresters, to provide a platform to share news and information on forestry sector of Nepal and to promote forest science among general public. This website complements the email listserv Foresters Yahoo Group. Who runs this website? This site is based on the principle of community portal, so it is you and the entire forestry community in Nepal who participate in building the content of this website. The hosting and maintenance of website is done by a voluntary group of enthusiastic foresters. If you want to help in maintaining the website and moderating the postings, please contact us.

HIE is working on a number of fronts with partners, including the Forestry Commission, to maximize the potential of forestry recreation and forest tourism. Forest recreation is rapidly becoming a substantial marketing tool for the Highlands and Islands, and is helping to stimulate economic development, public health and well being, education and learning. All good news for the region’s tourism businesses which are committed to diversification and versatility.

The Southern Research Station is part of the Nation's largest forestry research organization - USDA Forest Service Research and Development -- the leading organization for research on natural resource management and sustainability in the United States. Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, the Southern Research Station serves 13 Southern States and beyond. Its staff of 130 scientists is organized into Research Work Units, with science technicians and other support personnel who work at various locations throughout the region: Federal laboratories, universities, and experimental forests.

The National Forest is a unique visitor destination and is fast becoming a major force in UK tourism, representatives from the area's tourism businesses were told at a major event organised by the National Forest Company. Almost 100 delegates from hotels, B&Bs and attractions attended the National Forest Tourism Marketing Forum (30 Oct) at the Bass Museum, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, to hear details of a new three-year tourism plan for the Forest. Delegates were briefed on the current situation in the tourism industry and on forecasts for the coming year. They were also given the chance to learn how to further improve the visitor "experience" The National Forest has to offer at a number of workshops led by tourism and marketing specialists

The area takes its name from The Forest of Wyre, once a medieval hunting forest, now a popular visitor attraction. The three main towns of Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn and several surrounding villages like Arley, Rock, Chaddesley Corbett and Wolverley make up the district. The area has some of the best attractions in the Midlands from an exciting safari and leisure park to Britain’s premier steam railway, from a medieval manor house to a delightful walled garden brimming with unusual plants and shrubs. Many colourful and lively events take place throughout the year including steam galas, riverside festivals and regattas, open air concerts and family activity days. With so much variety and such wonderful attractions you’re sure to find something for everyone.