Canada - Association des industries forestières du Québec (AIFQ)
:: L'AIFQ représente 97% de la production des pâtes et papiers et les deux tiers de la production de bois d'oeuvre au Québec. Ses préoccupations concernent notamment: l'approvisionnement, la gestion des rejets, la valorisation des résidus, l'efficacité énergétique, le transport, etc. Issues: forests; aménagement forestier; gestion forestière; environnement; biodiversité; développement; sylviculture; recyclage; efficacité énergétique. Location: Sainte-Foy.
Canada - Quebec Forest Industries Association (QFIA)
:: QFIA represents 97% of the pulp and paper production in Quebec. QFIA is involved in a number of issues : mill fibre supplies, management of mill effluents, wastes and emissions, energy efficiency, transportation, human ressources, etc. Issues: forests; Location: Sainte-Foy, Québec.
UK - How to KILL A DOLPHIN and other Marine life
:: campaign to stop dynamite fishermen killing dolphins in the san bernadino strait. Issues: ocean; ocean. Location: FOLKESTONE.
Acterra: Action for a Sustainable Earth
:: Environmental education and action in the San Francisco Bay Area. Issues: environment; action; education; forests; youth; habitat restoration; toxics; green business; Earth Day. Location: Palo Alto, CA 94303.
Mitsubishi Watch
:: News, analysis and commentary based on published and unpublished material and personal experience related to unethical behavior of Mitsubishi group of companies. Issues: corporate responsibility; environment; workplace democracy; consumer protection; equal rights; forests; labor; minorities; racism. Location: Berkeley, CA 94702.
North Coast Environmental Council
:: It's time to organize all the smaller watershed groups along the North Coast into an integrated group that can speak with a unified voice for the environment. Issues: bioregional; Environmental Activism; Forest Defending; Watershed Restoration; Human Scale; Sustainable; Local Economies. Location: , .
The Sacred Earth Society
:: Dedicated to the perception of the Sacredness of
Earth and in all it's living creatures, and the need
to work towards creating a harmony in our co-existence.
Issues: environment; Rainforests; Endangered species; Animal rights; New World
Order; Crop Circles; The Media; Sacred Earth;
indigenous peoples. Location: San Diego, CA 92162.
WildLife On Easy Street, Inc.
:: A Nonprofit Corporation dedicated to providing a permanent safe haven for exotic and endangered cats. Issues: wildlife; animal rights; recycling; recreation; rainforest; education; environment; endangered species; conservation. Location: Tampa, FL 33625.
Amizade Volunteer Programs
:: offers alternative travel programs that are a mix of community service
and recreation which provide our volunteers with the unique opportunity
to participate first hand in the culture of the region where they are
traveling whether that be the Brazilian Amazon, Bolivian Andies, or the
Greater Yellowstone Region. Issues: volunteering; Volunteer; Bolivia; Amazon; Rainforest; Yellowstone; Travel Location: Deerfield, IL 60015.
SeedTree
:: An NGO protecting and regenerating forests;
planting trees; encouraging renewable energy, biogas,
sustainable development.
Issues: conservation; ecology; agroforestry; biogas; Nepal; forest ecosystems;
land reclamation.
Location: Stockton Springs, ME 04981.
Trees for the Future
:: In cooperation with the local people, this non-profit
organization initiates & supports self-help agroforestry
projects in developing countries. It fights deforestation
& global warming. Benefits the environment and the people. Issues: global warming; deforestation; sustainable agriculture; agroforestry;
self-help projects; soil; rural communities; forests;
environment. Location: Silver Spring, MD 20915.
Diversified Botanicals
:: A nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of biological and cultural diversity through the development of sustainable agricultural and economic systems on a community basis. Issues: environment; agroforestry; community; biodiversity; sustainable; development; agriculture; forest; economic. Location: Virginia, 55792.
Earth Angels of Guardian Angel Settlement
:: New Url for Pre-teen group of 150 at risk children helping an at risk earth. Issues: environment, inner city, pre-teens, activism, education, gang prevention, drugs. Location: St. Louis, MO 63104 Issues: environment; habitat replacement; tree planting; wildlife; rain forests; global warming; children; Location: St. Louis, MO 63104.
National Resources Defense Council
:: The site contains up-to-the-minute news and information on the globe's
natural resources (such as parks, forests, oceans, and lakes) as well as
some of its biggest challenges, like global warming and clean cities.
Issues: renewables; wildlife; waste management; air pollution; conservation; environment; energy; endangered species; global understanding; globabl warming Location: NYC, 10011.
poverty and tribes
:: Tribes are socially rich economically poor. India according to the 1991 census but number has now reduced substantially as forests reduced and their dependence on forest resources minimized. Economic and modern life style forced them to come out to get mixed with modern generation, but did not get proper attention and respect of their culture so most of them still live in below poverty line. Issues: Asia; tribes, poverty, social study Location: , .
NCNatural Digest
:: North Carolina's On-line guide to the Outdoors, Entertainment,
and the Arts--includes articles of interest to the Kituah
bio-region, as well as entertainment and adventures. Issues: environment; bioregional; conservation; education; arts;
endangered species, forests, music, travel. Location: Asheville, NC 28805.
Changemakers Journal and Library
:: A nonprofit global enterprise working to document each
stage of new ideas (from youth, educators, health care
workers, forestry officials)for social change: the
practices and the principles that lead to success.
Because of the lack of such documentation,
practitioners, the general public and mainstream
media often miss opportunities to adopt and adapt useful
strategies for solving intractable social problems.
Issues: global understanding; social entrepreneurship; civil society; human rights; education; health; appropriate technology; environment; sustainable development; global network. Location: Arlington, VA 22209.
Saving the Amazon (WWF)
:: Saving the Amazon users will find a wealth of information
about what makes the Amazon special, with rotating Amazon
facts, background information about the incredible biodiversity
in the Amazon River Basin, links to more online resources, and
what WWF is doing to help protect the area and the species
who live there. The Sounds of the Amazon feature brings the
howler monkeys and poison arrow frogs to your home or office.
You can also send the Amazon to a friend with the Save the
Amazon e-postcard. Issues: rainforests; conservation, wildlife, biodiversity Location: Washington, D.C., DC 20037.
The progressive woman's quarterly
97-77 Queens Blvd.
Forest Hills, NY 11374-3317
edit: 718-275-6020 subscription:
email: onissues@echonyc.com url: http://www.echonyc.com/~onissues
source: Utne Reader. Nominated for: Emerging Issues
World Seed Fund
Box 772
Port Townsend, WA 98368-0772 Phone: (206)385-5660
Affiliate: World Seed Fund. Issues: agriculture; Third World; economics; alternative markets; green consumer. Description: A mail order seed company that deals with a variety of seeds from trees to vegetables. Seeds are open pollinated not hybrids. Thousands of free packets of seed are sent to Third World groups. Send a list of your special interests. Other Resources: Catalog, Bookstore, and gallery. Contacts(s): Forest Shomer Fax: (206)385-4874. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1410 Varsity Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606-2010 Phone: (919)828-9443
Affiliate: Atmospheric Impact Research Center, NCSU. Issues: environment; recycling; acid rain; forests. Description: Directories about Acid Rain and air pollution issues, includes the following publications: ACID RAIN: A HANDBOOK FOR STATES AND PROVINCES, ACID RAIN IN MINNESOTA, MINNESOTA LAWS AND ACID DEPOSITON, ECOSYSTEMS, and INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORY OF ACID DEPOSITION RESEARCHES, ACID PRECIPITATION DIGEST, and many more. Goals: To raise public awareness, supply educational resources, and support research. Contacts(s): Harriett S. Stubbs, Ph.D (Executive Director), Joane Harer (Administrative Assistant) Dues: $35/yr. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1410 Varsity Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606-2010 Phone: (919)828-9443
Issues: environment; recycling; acid rain; forests; volunteers. Description: Purpose: To foster greater understanding of global atmospheric issues by raising the level of public awareness, supplying educational resources and supporting research. Current Emphasis: Acid rain, global atmosphere, recycling and forest ecosystems. Other Resources: Volunteer Programs: Education, development, library and marketing. See directories under same name. Contacts(s): Harriett S. Stubbs, Ph.D (Executive Director), Joane Harer (Administrative Assistant) Dues: $35/yr. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Buzzworm.
The Southern Willamette Alliance
454 Willamette St.
Eugene, OR 97401-2641
Affiliate: Southern Willamette Alliance. Issues: environment; forests. Description: Vol.11 No.10: The nasty impact of GATT and the North American Free Trade Zone on environmental policies. US Forest Service's mandatory cutting levels. Aesthetic and architecture. Columbus Day, union hassles, directories and calendar. Other progressive news, too. Page#: 12. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
750 W. 2nd Ave., #104
Anchorage, AK 99501-2167 Phone: (907)276-1917
Issues: environment; ocean; forest; Arctic; conservation. Description: A grant-making organization receiving and disseminating funds and information to promote environmental protection in the greater Alaska region. Other Resources: Publishes ALASKA CONSERVATION DIRECTORY and ALASKA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION DISPATCH. Web or BBS: akcf@ igc.api.org. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 8731
Missoula, MT 59807-8731 Phone: (406)721-5420
Issues: environment; economics; wilderness; wildlife/endangered species; forests; bioregional; corporate responsibility. Description: A bioregional alliance of conservation organizations and businesses working to protect wildlands, wildlife habitat and water quality in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon, Washington, Alberta, and British Columbia. "We have a petition supporting our bioregional federal lands proposal, The Wild Rockies National Lands Act." Other Resources: Newsletter, THE NETWORKER. "We work with 110 member groups and businesses and conduct 'Forest Watch' programs. We've developed computer maps of the bioregion." Contacts(s): Mike Bader (Executive Director), Cass Chinske (President of Board) Fax: (406)721-5912. Established: 1988. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1501 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1014 Phone: (202)638-1649
Issues: environment; agriculture; conservation; beautification; forests; food distribution. Description: Charitable organization dedicated to the preservation of the best of our American values, self-sufficiency, good citizenship and freedom while preserving the man-made and natural beauty of America. Operates Operation Green Plant, the shipping of seeds to the 15,000 community projects that grow food for the elderly, the handicapped and the confined, to improve decaying neighborhoods and to show that growing plants can give people and communities new hope as they beautify and nourish America. Contacts(s): Paul Bruce Dowling (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1250 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2603 Phone: (202)463-2455
Issues: environment; politics; forests; lobbying. Description: Industry lobbying outfit that claims, according to its advertisement in Natural History Magazine, to be planting 6 million tress per day. This group supports many fringe beliefs of the progressive movement, i.e. tree farming. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2000
Washington, DC 20013-2000 Phone: (202)667-3300
Issues: environment; politics; forests; conservation; global warming; lobbying; volunteers. Description: The nation's oldest citizen conservation group. Operates TreeNet and Global Releaf, a campaign to plant 100 million healthy trees by 1992 in order to assist in reversing global warming trends. Through action-oriented programs, it attempts to enlist the interest and support of citizens, industry and government in order to improve and maintain the health and value of trees and forests. Other Resources: See THE GLOBAL RELEAF REPORT newsletter and GLOBAL RELEAF CITIZEN'S ACTION GUIDE. Volunteer & internship positions available. See AMERICAN FOREST Magazine and guide NATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY and SHADING OUR CITIES. Contacts(s): R. Neil Sampson (Executive Director) Dues: $24/yr. Member of: Environmental Federation of America. Office Address: 1516 P St., NW, Washington, DC 20036., DC 20036 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1516 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1932 Phone: (202)667-3300
Issues: environment; forests. Description: A magazine that presents the latest issues, lifestyles, how-to formulas, adventures and travel about forests, forestry, forest policy including nature guides. Contacts(s): Bill Rooney (Editor), Norah Deakin Davis (Managing Editor) Page#: 80. Price: $2.50/ea. Subscriptions: $24/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 26M. Established: 1894. Additional Address: Box 2000, Washington, DC 20013 Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1850
Redway, CA 95560-1850 Phone: (707)923-3015
Issues: environment; Third World; forests; research; conservation; South America. Description: An alliance of conservationists dedicated to helping preserve, study and increase awareness of the Earth's few still-intact temperate forest ecosystems. Our current emphasis is on the old-growth rainforests of Southern Chile, currently threatened by the multi-national timber industry. We raise funds for the preservation of park-quality tracts. Type: organization. Source: Eco-Expo.
PO Box 533
Whitesburg, KY 41858-0533
Issues: environment; health; labor; forests; occupational safety. Description: Vol.4 No.2: Black lung, landfill, clearcutting, Ashland Oil, Forest Service botanist fired for doing her job, and the death of Lake Cumberland. Schedules of meetings. Page#: 16. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Jerod Pore.
Box 807
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807 Phone: (304)535-6331
Issues: environment; conservation; forests; jobs; volunteers. Description: A private organization dedicated to the preservation and wise management of the Appalachian Trail and its surrounding lands. ATC conducts a variety of programs designed to protect, manage, and promote the Appalachian Trail and its associated lands through public acquisition. Projects involving protection, stewardship, and suppling information, provides year round work. Other Resources: Publishes the APPALACHIAN TRAILWAY NEWS magazine, guidebooks, and maps for the Trail, and other books for the different categories of Trail visitors. Contacts(s): David N. Startzell (Executive Director), Margaret C. Drummond (Chairperson) Dues: $18+/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; conference. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 807
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807 Phone: (304)535-6331
Affiliate: Appalachian Trail Conference. Issues: environment; conservation; forests. Description: This magazine reports on the preservation and management of the Appalachian Trail, a 2100 mile foot path and protective corridor, generally following the crest of the Appalachian Mountains for Maine to Georgia. Contacts(s): Judy Jenner (Editor), David N. Startzell (Executive Director) Circulation: 23M. Established: 1925. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
Box 73
Strafford, VT 05072-0073 Phone: (802)765-4337
Issues: environment; Third World; justice; Native Americans; indigenous peoples; forests; polar. Description: An alliance of indigenous and non-indigenous peoples organizations to promote education and activism around cultural and biological diversity. Other Resources: Newsletter. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
408 S. Polk St.
Albany, MO 64402-1621 Phone: (816)726-3677
Issues: environment; conservation; wildlife/endangered species; forests; networking; research. Description: A league of information and education agencies, organizations, and professionals whose major role is providing natural resource, environmental, wildlife or related information and education to the public through diverse means. ACI does not itself prepare information for the public, but helps train the staffs of member organizations and provides means to exchange skills and ideas. Government forestries, private organizations and individuals are among the type of members. Other Resources: Publishes BALANCE WHEEL, a quarterly newsletter; and, a ACI membership directory. Contacts(s): Rod Green (President) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 11615
Eugene, OR 97440-3815 Phone: (503)484-2692
Issues: environment; politics; forests; conservation; wildlife/endangered species; government accountability. Description: Promotes ecologically sustainable management practices in public agencies, especially the forest service. Encourages even anonymous membership if you are a government employee, as it acknowledges the "pressure that can be brought to bear on individual employees for sticking their necks out." Other Resources: Publishes INNER VOICE newspaper. Local chapters on national forests; education; speaking; support of free speech rights of federal employees. Contacts(s): Jeff DeBonis (Executive Director), Erin Bonner (Assistant Director) Dues: $20/yr. includes newspaper. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1199 Forest Ave. #125
Pacific Grove, CA 93950-5100 Phone: (408)372-8626
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer. Description: Healthful alternatives in building, decorating, gardening and home maintenance. Non-toxic products and meters for testing various forms of contamination. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Environmental Center
Box 2, University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 80309-0002 Phone: (303)492-8300
Issues: environment; forests. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
218 Cleveland Court
Mill Valley, CA 94941-3515 Phone: (415)389-6228
Issues: environment; arts; recycling; green consumer; graphics. Description: Designs and distributes recycled paper products and environmental gifts through a mail order catalog and to retailers. Cards, wrapping paper, stationery with messages and designs that connect us to each other and our Earth. Other Resources: Children's art contest to protect the rainforest. Contacts(s): Mark Lesser (President), Lee Klinger Lesser (Vice-President) Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1989. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
8354 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048-2631 Phone: (213)653-7772
Issues: Third World; demographics; health; environment; development; hunger; forests; population; conservation. Description: A worldwide network dedicated to helping poor people improve their lives. "We reach 30 million people in 40 nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. In 1990 CARE planted 30 million trees worldwide." Type: organization; NET. Source: Eco-Expo.
Box 1390
San Diego, CA 92112-1390 Phone: (619)722-9485
Issues: environment; forests; conservation. Contacts(s): Teresa Palanski Type: organization. Source: EarthBeat.
909 12th St., #125
Sacramento, CA 95814-2931 Phone: (916)448-9495
Issues: environment; forests. Type: organization; foundation. Source: EarthBeat.
14417 SE Laurel
Oak Grove, OR 97267
Issues: economics; environment; bioregion; forests. Description: See FOREST WATCH magazine. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 31087
Seattle, WA 98103-1087 Phone: (206)781-0852
Issues: environment; education; forests. Description: A worldwide association of individuals committed to re-greening the Earth by helping the youth plant and care for trees and forests. Other Resources: Newsletter, TREE SONG. Contacts(s): Michael Soule, Dorothy Craig, (206)754-7842. Established: 1980. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
8117 Greenwich Meridian
Austin, TX 78759-4425
Issues: environment; education; conservation; forests; beautification. Description: By learning through action, children around the world will initiate local actions and global networking to not only raise the consciousness of adults but also to participate in recycling, reforestation, beach cleanup or other projects which will beautify. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1307 N. Ode St.
Arlington, VA 22209-3449 Phone: (703)525-8844
Issues: Third World; agriculture; education; environment; development; hunger; indigenous people; forests. Description: A grassroots organization working to end world hunger by teaching peasant farmers the basic notions of modern agriculture, animal husbandry, and forestry. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1166
Boulder, CO 80303
Issues: environment; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; forests. Description: BOYCOTT AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. -- Partner in venture to build ski resort in San Juan Mountains, Colorado. Products: credit cards and services. Other Resources: To protest write to: Ken Chaenault, President, AMEX, World Finance Center, New York, NY 10258 (800) 528-4800. Additional Address: Earth First! Grizzley Task Force, Box 6151, Bozeman, MO 59715, (406)587-3356. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
777 Grant St., #606
Denver, CO 80203-3535 Phone: (303)837-8701
Issues: environment; politics; urban; energy; air pollution; planning; lobbying; forests; rivers; water; wilderness; conservation; volunteers. Description: Citizens' coordinating council, employing paid staff and volunteers, engaged in education, study, and legislative action in such areas as pollution, wilderness, land use planning, energy, water resources, mining, timber cutting and urban problems. Other Resources: Publishes the COLORADO ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Newsletter. Contacts(s): Dorothy Cohen (Office Manager), Donald Thompson (President), (303)320-4895. Established: 1965. Type: organization; coalition. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
RD#2, Box 1950
Montpelier, VT 05602-9405 Phone: (802)229-1840
Issues: Third World; economics; investing; forests. Description: Makes "Rainforest Crunch," a cashew and Brazil nut buttercrunch candy. Buys its nuts directly from forest peoples and donates 40% of its profits to rainforest preservation organizations. Contacts(s): Martha Broad, (800)927-2695 Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
c/o Catalyst
PO Box 734
Montpelier, VT 05601-0734 Phone: (802)223-7943
Affiliate: Institute for Gaean Economics. Issues: environment; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; green consumer; forests. Description: BOYCOTT the following companies: SCOTT PAPER CO., 277 Pleasant St., #104, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B27 4BJ, Canada; KIMBERLY CLARK CORP., P.O. Box 61900, DFW Airport Station, Dallas, TX 75261; COCA-COLA CO., Drawer 1734, Atlanta, GA 30301; GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORP. 133 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; RJR NABISCO, Inc., 300 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339; and CASTLE & COOKE, INC., 10900 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Other Resources: Call or write for more details. Contacts(s): Susan Meeker-Lowery Type: organization; boycott. Source: Macrocosm USA.
World Peace University
Box 20728
Portland, OR 97220-0728 Phone: (503)741-1794
Issues: peace; media; education; environment; activism; broadcasting; forests; BBS. Description: This BBS offers information on World Peace Universities Peace Studies Graduate Degree program, 2. Off campus workshops, courses and conferences, 3. Guided core peace study internships for credit, 4. Rain forest preservation through ownership projects, 5. Radio for Peace International providing global shortwave peace intercommunication 6. Integrated Ecology books and articles, 7. Internationally located branch campuses. The BBS is located on ECONET. (Conference Worldpeaceu) Other Resources: Department of Integrated Ecology. Contacts(s): Dr. Richard Schneider (Chancellor), Michael J. Cohen, Ed.D (Department Chair), (206)378-6313. Bulk Prices: 30% off/24. Subscriptions: $11 w/postage. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 500. Fax: (503)741-1279. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'worldpeaceu'. Established: 1985. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
307 Granville Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-2720 Phone: (919)942-7935
Issues: environment; conservations; forests. Type: organization; council. Source: EarthBeat.
1015 18th St. NW, #1000
Washington, DC 20036-5216 Phone: (202)429-5660
Issues: environment; conservation; wildlife/endangered species; forests. Description: A membership organization whose mission is to help develop the capacity to sustain biological diversity and the ecosystems and ecological processes that support life on Earth. Works with private organizations, government agencies, and universities in many tropical countries to develop the capacity to preserve critical habitats through effective eco-projects. Provides assistance in science, fundraising, management training, conservation planning, legal and policy analysis and public education. Other Resources: See TROPICUS newsletter. Contacts(s): Charles J. Hedlund (Chairman), Peter Seligman (President) Dues: $15/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
10 Lombard St., #250
San Francisco, CA 94111-1109 Phone: (415)433-1000
Issues: environment; forests; conservation; recycling. Description: Produces environmentally sound papers for bulk (4 cartons or more) for users. Recommends other sources for small quantity users. The country's largest wholesaler specializing exclusively in recycled paper. Information Services also assist in the writing of recycled paper legislation on a local, state, and federal level. Other Resources: Greeline Membership Program and ESP NEWS. Contacts(s): David Assmann (Vice President), (800)522-9200. Fax: (415)391-7890. Established: 1976. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2 Lakeview Dr.
Stoney Creek, ON-L8E 5A5 CANADA Phone: (905) 643-1094
Issues: agriculture; environment; economics; energy; green consumer; hazardous waste; government accountability; planning; forests, mining. Description: Conducts research, analysis and information dissemination on green consumers, business and government with the aim of sustainable development especially in the areas of agriculture, forests, mining and consumer products. Other Resources: Other resources: publications list; COLIN ISAACS REPORT, a monthly newsletter. Contacts(s): Colin F.W. Isaacs (President) Fax: (416)863-6230. Established: 1982. Member of: Web. Type: business; media. Source: Who.
2669 Le Conte Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94709-1024
Issues: environment; education; peace; students; forests; homelessness; global warming. Description: Social change and environmental issues are brought to and from young people. High school and college-level activists have joined in projects and demonstrations to create awareness of apartheid, rainforest destruction, homelessness, ozone depletion, recycling, the Israeli/Palestinian affair, and other issues. As well as a newsletter, COF has a summer program to train youths to organize and lead their own local campaigns. Other Resources: See listing under manuals. Speakers available. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Mills
1928 Nectarine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130-3845 Phone: (215)788-9422
Issues: environment; Third World; forests. Contacts(s): Julia Mills (Correspondent) Type: organization. Source: Who.
17430 Durrance Rd.
Fort Myers, FL 33917-2239
Affiliate: Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization (ECHO). Issues: Third World; demographics; agriculture; spiritual; hunger; poverty; faith; forests; food distribution. Description: An interdenominational Christian group which provides practical agricultural information and distributes seed of underexploited food, forage and reforestation plants to development workers and missionaries working with small Third World farmers. This is its technical bulletin, filled with useful, agricultural "how-to's" and networks this information to ninety countries worldwide. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 14140, Dept. FR
Madison, WI 53714-0140 Phone: (608)277-2900
Affiliate: Earth Care Paper Company. Issues: environment; conservation; forests; recycling; green consumer. Description: Products made from recycled paper including note cards, stationery, gift wrap, copy paper, computer and printing paper. Catalog includes short news items on recycling legislation in various regions of the country, and the environmental and political implications of irresponsible waste disposal. Offers holiday and special occasion cards, along with stationery featuring wildlife and nature designs. Other Resources: Free catalog, wholesale and retail. See RECYCLE! (periodicals). Contacts(s): John Magee Price: Free. Member of: Co-op America. Office Address: 100 S. Baldwin, Madison, WI Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
PO Box 1415
Eugene, OR 97440-1415 Phone: (406)728-8114
Issues: environment; peace; activism; nonviolence; wildlife/endangered species; forests. Description: "The radical environmental journal" with extensive environmental news and sometimes controversial opinions. Supports "direct action" to protect the environment. It advocates no compromise in defense of wilderness and biodiversity. Page#: 40. Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 8/yr. Circulation: 15M. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'earthfirst'. Established: 1970. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Macrocosm USA.
PO Box 1415
Eugene, OR 97440-1415
Issues: environment; conservation; wilderness; wildlife/endangered species. Description: Whereas, many environmental groups are members of the American political establishment and essentially adopt the anthropocentric (human-centered) view, EF! sets forth the pure, hardline "no-compromise" position of those who believe that Earth comes first. Other Resources: See Earth First! Tropical Timber Campaign and EARTH FIRST! newspaper. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 83
Canyon, CA 94516-0083 Phone: (415)376-7329
Affiliate: Earth First!. Issues: environment; Third World; forests; conservation. Description: The branch of EF! that is concerned with the tropical Rainforests. Contacts(s): Karen Picket Type: organization; campaign. Source: Macrocosm USA.
300 Broadway, #28
San Francisco, CA 94133-4529 Phone: (415)788-3666
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer; animal rights; forests; oceans; wildlife/endangered species; conservation; volunteers. Description: Purpose is to initiate and support internationally-oriented projects for the protection and restoration of the environment. Identifies crucial and emerging environmental issues; motivates rapid and effective public action; builds networks among international constituencies. Agenda focuses on rain forests and marine life preservation with support for Central America's environmental struggles. Successful in showing how environmental issues tie in with international politics. Other Resources: EARTH ISLAND JOURNAL; Tuna/Dolphin Boycott; Environmental Project on Central America; international Save the Dolphin Project; Rainforest Action Network; Sea Turtle Restoration Project, Urban Habitat Program; California Earth Corps. Volunteers needed. Contacts(s): David R. Brower (Chairman/Founder), David Phillips (Co-director) Fax: (415)788-7324. Other:(800)859-SAVE. Dues: $25, $15/student. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1982. Type: organization; institute. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
300 Broadway, #28
San Francisco, CA 94133-4529 Phone: (415)788-3666
Affiliate: Earth Island Institute. Issues: environment; forests; oceans. Description: A magazine reporting international environmental news and the activities of Institute. Purpose: To examine the fundamentals of our ecological crisis, act as an early warning system to identify issues and respond quickly and directly. "Local news from around the world", eyewitness accounts from the environmental frontlines--from Moscow to Malaysia--with global eco-news and exposes you'll find no where else. Special focus is on marine life and rainforests. Contacts(s): David R. Brower (Chairman), Justin Lowe (Editor) Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 4/yr. Dues: $25/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
14755 Ventura Blvd., #687
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-3669 Phone: (818)789-1570
Issues: environment; economics; forests. Description: The "A Gift of a Tree"(TM) gift certificate will cause a tree to be planted in the Lacondan Maya Rain Forest in your name. Or, if you choose, you may select another option which is described on the back of the certificate: a plant-it-yourself Tree Starter Kit. Type: organization. Source: Eco-Expo.
1442A Walnut St.
Berkeley, CA 94709 Phone: (510)525-4877
Issues: environment; conservation; forests; global warming. Description: They argue that funds for CO-2 control and climate stabilization must be diverted from military uses. By creating jobs in soil and forest restoration the development of alternative energy sources could be actualized by: 1) Stopping the use of fossil fuels, 2) halting deforestation and starting reforestation programs, and 30 remineralize the soils to provide healthy, rich soils for proper plant and tree growth. Contacts(s): Alden Bryant Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1914 Monroe St.
Madison, WI 53711-2036 Phone: (608)255-9655
Issues: environment; economics; energy; solar; green consumer; forests. Description: Retail store and mail order offering solar, recycled, rainforest and environmental items. Catalog. Type: business; catalog. Source: EarthBeat.
680 Mt. Auburn St.
Box 403-CA
Watertown, MA 02172-1537 Phone: (617)926-8200
Issues: education; environment; forests; conservation; volunteers; travel. Description: "To preserve our environment, we must understand it." Members support over 120 field scientists in their efforts to uncover the mysteries of our world. Members spend one to three weeks working at research sites, contributing time, money, and enthusiasm. Over 100 scientific research expeditions all over the world that volunteers can participate in - anthropological digs, observing dolphins, monitoring sea turtles. Contacts(s): Brian Rosborough (President) Dues: $25/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 21579
Oakland, CA 94620-1579 Phone: (510)374-3145
Issues: environment; conservation; forests. Type: organization. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 381066
Cambridge, MA 02238-1066 Phone: (800)688-1822
Issues: education; environment; Third World; travel; forests. Description: Expeditions in the Pantanal and rainforests of Ecuador and Brazil. Small groups travel by vessel or overland into pristine wilderness areas to observe plant and animal life. Guided by scientists, the trips are informed and exciting adventures. Other Resources: Free brochures., (617)876-3638. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; service. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 672
Dahlonega, GA 30533-0672
Issues: agriculture; environment; organic; forests; permaculture. Description: "Permaculture is the design process of bringing our lives back into participation with the process of Earth. Permaculture proponent Bill Mollison warns of global destruction unless we learn to live with Earth rather than continuing to prey upon her. It is based on the conviction that the Earth shows us solutions to halt the destruction of the biosphere." Other Resources: See THE INTERNATIONAL PERMACULTURE SPECIES YEARBOOK (TIPSY) (directories) and ROBIN, the newsletter of the Solutions Network. Also Forest Ecosystem Rescue Network (FERN) and RESOURCES OF INTERNATIONAL PERMACULTURE (TRIP) (directories). Contacts(s): Dan Hemenway, Cynthia Baxter Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1616 P St. NW, #150
Washington, DC 20036-1494 Phone: (202)387-3500
Issues: environment; law; forests; corporate responsibility; waste management; hazardous waste; lobbying. Description: Staff of lawyers, scientists and economists conducts research, public education, litigation, and administration and legislative advocacy on environmental issues; international interests focus on role of multinational development banks in encouraging exploitation of resources for export. Lawsuits for wildlife, clean air, environment and public health. Currently focussing on solid waste management, global climate change, tropical rainforest deforestation and toxin control. Other Resources: See EDF LETTER. Publications list available and brochure describing everything you ever wanted to know about recycling, COMING FULL CIRCLE: SUCCESSFUL RECYCLING TODAY. Summer internships. See Questers Tours and Travels. Contacts(s): Bruce Rich (Chairman, International Program), Michael J. Bean (Wildlife Program Director) Other:(800)CALL EDF. Dues: $20/yr. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition; Environmental Federation of America. Additional Address: 257 Park Ave. S, New York, NY, 10010 -7386 Contact: Frederic D. Krupp, (212)505-2100. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3679 Motor Ave., #300
Los Angeles, CA 90034-5701 Phone: (310)559-9334
Issues: environment; media; broadcasting; film; forests; conservation. Description: The planet's fragile ecological balance is seriously threatened. The public must be alerted to the need for action and inspired to respond. The entertainment industry can take a lead in this effort. Films, TV programs and music have a unique ability to infuse the popular culture with a particular message. The industry can educate and motivate the public to confront environmental problems and take decisive steps towards their solution. EMA serves a clearinghouse for environmental expertise. Contacts(s): Lauren McMahon (Executive Director) Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
Box 397
Garberville, CA 95542-0397 Phone: (707)923-2931
Issues: environment; education; forests; conservation; wildlife/endangered species; lobbying; volunteers. Description: EPIC is a resource center for volunteer activists, encouraging educational activity and participation in the democratic process. Despite its small budget, EPIC is waging on-going court battles to defend the forests form destructive, illegal logging practices. Donations to EPIC are tax-deductible. Contacts(s): Jama Chaplin, John Angus Established: 1977. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 7219
Gainesville, FL 32605-7219 Phone: (904)371-6439
Issues: environment; forests. Description: Publishes RAINFORESTS: A Guide to Research and Tourist Facilities at Selected Tropical Forest Sites in Central and South America. Price: $21.95+1.50 shipping. Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Forest History Society
701 Vickers Ave.
Durham, NC 27701-3162 Phone: (919)682-9319
Affiliate: Forest History Society. Issues: environment; forests; conservation. Description: Features original articles, essays on new trends, and timely book reviews as well as reports of new research. The Society is an organization of scholars, foresters, industrialists, conservationists and scientists who appreciate the significance of our forest heritage. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1957. Type: periodical. Source: Buzzworm.
Box 672
Dahlonega, GA 30533-0672
Affiliate: Elfin Permaculture. Issues: agriculture; environment; permaculture; forests. Description: It administers these programs: Tree Bank, Fate of Our Forests Conferences, ROBIN newsletter, Fate of Our Forests slide lectures and organizing weekends for local FERN Chapters. The latter two are only at request and organizing of local groups. Contacts(s): Dan Hemenway, Cynthia Baxter (Coordinators) Established: 1984. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
701 Vickers Ave.
Durham, NC 27701-3162 Phone: (919)682-9319
Issues: environment; forests; conservation. Description: Its educational emphasis is dedicated to advancing the historical and ecological understanding of human interconnectedness with forested environments. Other Resources: Publishes a journal, FOREST & CONSERVATION HISTORY. Dues: $25+/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 41567
Tucson, AZ 85717-1567 Phone: (602)881-6174
Issues: environment; forests; ocean; rivers. Contacts(s): Richard Gordon Miller (Ngo Delegate) Fax: (602)322-9850. Type: organization; institute. Source: Who.
Box 264
Bayside, NY 11361 Phone: (800)777-9886
Issues: economics; environment; green consumer. Description: "The market leader in recycled paper products." Most extensive line of 100% recycled paper and paperboard products available! Many with beautiful classic, wildlife, and sealife designs. Contract manufacturing/private labeling available. Free brochure. Contacts(s): Matt Magnozzi Fax: (718)631-0104. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 519
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0519 Phone: (505)983-8992
Issues: environment; economics; forests; conservation; land trusts; community investment; rural communities. Description: Provides resource protection strategies and land management services to conservation organizations, landowners, rural communities and public agencies. Seeks to improve national forest management, economic development in rural communities, land trusts and management of private lands through increasing the value, integrity, resilience and productivity of forest and range ecosystems. Type: business; finance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
CHEC
14417 SE Laurel
Oak Grove, OR 97267 Phone: (503)652-7049
Affiliate: Cascade Holistic Economic Consultants. Issues: environment; forests. Description: This magazine reports on public forest planning and management providing technical information for forestry conservation groups. Contacts(s): Randall O'Toole (Director, Forest Economist), Jeffrey St. Clair (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 410041
San Francisco, CA 94141-0041 Phone: (415)921-3578
Issues: environment; forests. Description: A California group petitioning in California to have a forest reform initiative put on the California ballot. This initiative bans clearcutting, protects California's old-growth (ancient) forests, defines and mandates sustained yield. They also monitor the activities of the logging industry and inform the public and government officials of illegal and unethical doings. Additional Address: Box 3240, San Rafael, CA 94912 Contact: Cecilia Lanman Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2013 Q St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1009 Phone: (202)234-3600
Issues: environment; peace; United Nations; forests; wildlife/endangered species; air pollution. Description: Established to help the UN Environmental Programme in two main ways: First, by building public support for UNEP and its cooperating organizations which safeguard and enhance the global environment, and second, by tracking and reporting to UNEP key trends in US public. Contacts(s): Richard Hellman (President) Established: 1984. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
47 Little Nahant Rd.
Nahant, MA 01908-1030 Phone: (617)593-4329
Issues: environment; Third World; forests; indigenous peoples. Contacts(s): Alaea Beynon Fax: 001 617 593-4329. Type: organization. Source: Who.
Box 625
Cambridge, MA 02140-0006
Issues: environment; Third World; forests; indigenous peoples. Contacts(s): Rex Beynon Type: organization. Source: Who.
Fort Mason Center
Building C, 3rd Fl.
San Francisco, CA 94123 Phone: (415)771-0400
Issues: environment; forests; rivers. Description: Founded to protect and preserve free-flowing streams and rivers and implement wise energy resource and water management policies worldwide. Currently focusing on securing federal wild and scenic protection for over 100 rivers and streams in national forests in California and a comprehensive protection of the Colorado River Basin. Dues: $25, $40/family: $50/business. Established: 1974. Additional Address: Ft. Mason Center, San Francisco, CA 94123, (415)771-0400. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1064
Tonasket, WA 98855-1064 Phone: (509)486-4726
Issues: environment; agriculture; forests; trees; permaculture. Description: This Society is a network of individuals, local groups, and international organizations working to preserve forests and plant trees. Friends of the Trees has published a wide range of material; organized dozens of conferences, courses, workshops, and an annual spring tree sale. Other Resources: See newsletters, GREEN FRONT REPORT and INTERNATIONAL GREEN FRONT REPORT. Conducts permaculture design courses; and Forestry conference. See, also, Travellers Earth Repair Network (TERN). Contacts(s): Michael Pilarski (Director), Carol Lanigan (Office Manager) Fax: (509)486-4726. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'fott'. Dues: $10/yr.; $250/life. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1978. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
512 Second St., 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94107-1404 Phone: (415)543-5000
Issues: urban; environment; forests; conservation. Type: organization. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 450981
Atlanta, GA 30345-0981 Phone: (404)296-9526
Issues: Third World; environment; health; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; substance abuse; forests; Latin America. Description: BOYCOTT TOBACCO COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES -- GASP maintains that the tobacco industry adversely affects the Third World, Latin American rainforests, and individual human lives. Other Resources: Send $.50 and an SASE to GASP in order to receive a complete list of tobacco subsidiaries and their products. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Global Tomorrow Coalition
1325 G St. NW, #915
Washington, DC 20005-3104 Phone: (202)628-4016
Affiliate: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Issues: environment; energy; demographics; health; population; forests; hazardous waste. Description: A guide to sustaining the Earth's future with the latest information on: Air, Water, Climate Change, Energy, Toxic Waste, Tropical Forests, Population, and much more. A practical supplement to the PBS series RACE TO SAVE THE PLANET. Updated and expanded version of the GTC book CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. Contacts(s): Dr. Walter H. Corson Publisher: Beacon Press. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Forestry Association
Box 2000, National Capitol Station
Washington, DC 20013-2000 Phone: (202)667-3300
Affiliate: American Forestry Association. Issues: environment; forests; conservation; global warming. Contacts(s): R. Neil Sampson (Executive Director) Frequency: 4/yr. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Forestry Association
Box 2000
Washington, DC 20013-2000 Phone: (202)667-3300
Affiliate: American Forestry Association. Issues: environment; forests; conservation; global warming. Description: Newsletter. Contacts(s): R. Neil Sampson (Executive Director) Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1400 16th St. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (202)797-5429
Issues: environment; conservation; development; forests. Description: Advocates the preservation and wise management of the Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau, with special focus on air pollution, Utah Wilderness designation and the Glen Canyon Dam operations. Dues: $15/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
11 Pennsylvania Plaza
New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212)967-4757
Issues: environment; forests. Contacts(s): Richard Fuller (President) Fax: (212)279-6839. Type: organization. Source: Who.
Box 2813
Bellingham, WA 98227-2813 Phone: (206)671-9950
Issues: environment; forests. Other Resources: Newsletter, NORTHWEST CONSERVATION: NEWS AND PRIORITIES. Fax: (206)271-8429. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'gea'. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1874
Bozeman, MT 59771-1874 Phone: (406)586-1593
Issues: environment; energy; appropriate technology; wilderness; conservation; forests. Description: This coalition is comprised of 75 organizations and 3500 individuals who don't want to see Yellowstone, one of the largest essentially intact ecosystems in the temperate zones, ruined by inappropriate oil and gas development, logging, grazing and other excessive development. Other Resources: Internship available. Dues: $20-500/yr. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
The Ordway Building
One Kaiser Plaza, #901
Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510)832-1415
Issues: environment; economics; recycling; hazardous waste; conservation; corporate responsibility. Description: Certifies specific claims that represent significant steps to reduce solid and toxic wastes, conserve energy and protect precious natural resources, like forests and clean water. Its certification standards are among the nation's toughest and are designed to encourage manufacturers to stay at the forefront of environmental change. Type: business; service. Source: Eco-Expo.
Friends of the Trees Society
Box 1064
Tonasket, WA 98855-1064
Affiliate: Friends of the Trees Society. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; conservation; farmland; permaculture; herbs; forests. Description: This guide focuses on reforestation, fruit picking in Washington state, gardening sourcebooks, groups world-wide, arid-land permaculture, and herbal treatments. Contacts(s): Michael Pilarski (Director), Carol Lanigan (Office Manager) Price: $8/ea. Fax: (509)486-4726. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'fott'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1978. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 15, 57 Lincoln St.
Newton, MA 02161-1520 Phone: (617)3-EARTH-1
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer. Description: "Products for a Better World" is an environmental store based in the Greater Boston area. "We donate 10% of our profits to organizations working to solve environmental problems. Currently we're also marketing washable Lunch Bags and color-it yourself Rainforest posters." Other Resources: Catalog available. Type: business; catalog. Source: Eco-Expo.
Box 686
Mc Minnville, TN 37110-0686 Phone: (800)426-0958
Issues: environment; green consumer; forests. Description: Healthy, beautiful saplings for your school, hospital, businesses, or community group fundraisers, public relations, promotions. One young tree eliminates 26 pounds of carbon dioxide a year; one acre of trees eliminates 5 tons of carbon dioxide a year. "Building a beautiful future for Mother Earth." Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
5632 Van Nuys, #310
Van Nuys, CA 91401-4602
Issues: politics; environment; agriculture; justice; conservation; hemp; forests; criminal system. Description: Not only do they extoll the medical benefits (helps cataracts), but Hemp can grow fast and effectively as a replacement for trees in the making of paper, chipboard and other building products. It has been demonstrated that much of the deforestation going on today could be avoided by growing Hemp crops. Commercial Hemp has insignificant amounts of THC, the psychogenic substance that has made it necessary for its criminalization. Of course, this group also believes this should be legalized. Contacts(s): Jack Herer (Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
6465 Lance Way
San Diego, CA 92120-2926 Phone: (619)286-7536
Issues: environment; forests. Contacts(s): Jacqueline Heet Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Bio-Integral Resource Center
Box 7414
Berkeley, CA 94707-0414 Phone: (510)524-2567
Affiliate: Bio-Integral Resource Center. Issues: agriculture; environment; forests; pesticides. Description: Monitors the field of integrated pest management applied to agriculture, landscape, structural, medical, range, veterinary, and forest settings. Highlights practical methods and products. Contacts(s): Irene Juniper (Manager) Page#: 24. Subscriptions: $25, $50 institution. Frequency: 10/yr. Circulation: 3M. Fax: (510)524-1758. Dues: $25, $50 institution. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1978. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2019 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19806-2207 Phone: (302)571-9570
Issues: environment; economics; forests. Description: Its first book: THE SOUL OF ECONOMIES. Plans to plant trees to make up for paper use, and guarantee that the paper companies they use cut no virgin forests. Publishes historical fiction, emphasizing the impact of religious and philosophical ideas on societies and non-fiction emphasizing practical spirituality. Contacts(s): Christopher Largent, (800)487-4332. Fax: (302)571-9615. Established: 1990. Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1095 Market St., #204
San Francisco, CA 94103-1622 Phone: (415)863-WOBS
Affiliate: Industrial Workers of the World. Issues: labor; environment; unions; forests. Description: Rank and file labor union newspaper. Direct action, direct democracy and on the job action builds worker power as a force in the movement for change. Judi Bari has been a frequent contributing writer. Page#: 12. Price: $.50/ea. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Subscriptions: $12/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 5M. Established: 1905. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1476 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60613-1959 Phone: (312)549-5045
Issues: labor; environment; unions; forests. Description: The Wobblies are still agitating for one big industrial union, but are not taken as seriously as they were in the early 1900's, when they were shot and jailed for their actions, but through their paper they are still the voice of the underdog, attempting to link labor with environmental issues. This is the International Committee. Other Resources: See newspaper, INDUSTRIAL WORKER., (415)863-WOBS. Office Address: 1095 Market #204, San Francisco, CA 94103. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Association of Forest Service Employees For Environmental Ethics
Box 11615
Eugene, OR 97440-3815 Phone: (503)484-2692
Affiliate: Association of Forest Service Employees For Environmental Ethics. Issues: environment; forests; conservation; whistleblowers; wildlife/endangered species. Description: A newspaper covering public land issues and info on the free speech rights of federal employees. "We publish articles on National Forests written by Forest Service employees who practice true stewardship on public lands." Other Resources: Local chapters on national forests; education; speaking; support of free speech rights of federal employees. Contacts(s): Tom Ribe (Editor) Page#: 12-16. Price: Free. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 15M. Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Catalyst
Box 734
Montpelier, VT 05601-0734 Phone: (802)223-7943
Affiliate: Center for Economic Revitalization. Issues: economics; environment; boycotts; forests; corporate responsibility; investing; green consumer. Description: This organization believes that the emphasis should not be on the purse, but that economics should be conscious of the Earth, morality, peace and justice. A great institute! Other Resources: See newsletters CATALYST and INVESTING FROM THE HEART. All Species Project; Center for Economic Revitalization; Companies Which Cut Rainforest Boycott. Contacts(s): Susan Meeker-Lowrey Additional Address: Box 364, Worchester, VT 05682 Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
17 1/2 Lebanon
Hanover, NH 03755
Issues: environment; conservation; international law; global warming; oceans; rivers; forests. Description: Academic journal concerned with global environmental policies. It addresses all environmental and conservation issues including local climate change, ozone depletion, conservation of species, ocean management, desertification, and others. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Friends of the Trees
Box 1064
Tonasket, WA 98855-1064
Affiliate: Friends of the Trees. Issues: agriculture; environment; forests. Description: The Green Front Report is one of the most comprehensive sourcebooks on sustainable agriculture and world reforestation. It is a sourcebook of solutions: noteworthy deeds, projects, events, organizations, movements, individuals, periodicals, books, and articles concerning Regreening the Earth. It reviews 500 organizations and 350 books and periodicals. Other Resources: ACTINIDIA ENTHUSIASTS NEWSLETTERS #1-5, 1986 FRIENDS OF THE TREES YEARBOOK. Contacts(s): Michael Pilarski (Director), Carol Lanigan (Office Manager) Published Date: 1991. Page#: 196. Price: $7/ea. Fax: (509)486-4726. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'fott'. Labels: 7. Established: 1988. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
136 E. 67th St.
New York, NY 10021-6137 Phone: (212)861-4900
Issues: environment; forests. Contacts(s): A.S. Isaev (Director) Fax: (212)628-0252. Type: organization; institute. Source: Who.
Yankee Permaculture
Box 672
Dahlonega, GA 30533-0672
Affiliate: Yankee Permaculture. Issues: agriculture; environment; organic; forests; permaculture. Description: Stresses SOLUTIONS to the global environment crisis through personal choices. Topics ranging from sustainable food systems, economic systems, the Forest Ecosystem Rescue Network, and allied themes. Bill Mollison, Bill McLarney, Michael Crofoot, Thelma Snell, James Duke and Dan Hemenway will be among the contributing writers. Letters and book review largely reader-written. Contacts(s): Dan Hemenway (Editor/Publisher), Cynthia Baxter (Associate Editor) Page#: 24. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: Irregular. Circulation: 1M. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2156
Portland, OR 97208-2156 Phone: (503)231-0332
Issues: environment; forests. Contacts(s): John Jennings Fax: (503)235-6000. Type: organization. Source: Who.
3302 N. Burton Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770-2710 Phone: (818)572-7273
Issues: environment; economics; health; Third World; forests; rivers; indigenous peoples; community investment. Description: Works at government and village levels to help people develop positive, sustainable usage of rainforest; develop species survival sanctuaries, river dolphin preserves, and community reserves for preservation of pristine forest; collect and distribute clothing, medicine, etc. among Indians and river people. Contacts(s): Randall H. Johnson (Director), Lawrence Bishop (Honorary Director) Type: organization. Source: Eco-Expo.
United Nations
Non-Governmental Liaison Service
New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212)963-1234
Affiliate: UN NGO Liaison Service. Issues: environment; Third World; forests. Description: Information on international reforestation. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Catalyst
PO Box 734
Montpelier, VT 05601-0734 Phone: (802)223-7943
Affiliate: Catalyst (Institute for Gaean Economics). Issues: economics; Third World; investing; green consumer; forests; alternative markets. Description: Putting our Earth, our values, peace and justice, back into our economic lives are the main goals of this newsletter. Gives descriptions of models that can empower us to regain community and cooperation. Lots of knowledge on the rainforest opportunity. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
42 E. 69th St.
New York, NY 10021-5093 Phone: (212)879-9300
Issues: spiritual; environment; forests; conservation; faith. Contacts(s): Dr. Joseph P. Sternstein (President) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
180 S. Highland Ave.
Ossining, NY 10562 Phone: (914)941-1752
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer; recycling; forests; conservation. Description: Manufactures products from recycled newspaper: notepads, blank books, gift and home products. Contacts(s): John Rossi Additional Address: 180 S. Highland Ave., Ossining, NY 10562 Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Main St.
Harrisville, NH 03450 Phone: (603)827-3048
Issues: environment; forests; conservation. Description: Through the Johnny Elmseed Community Service Project, sponsored by the Boy Scouts, they distribute the new disease-resistant American Liberty elm to cities and colleges. Solicits support from the private sector in order to provide funds for university research on elm disease prevention. Other:(800)FOR-ELMS. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
E3971 Bluebird Rd.
Forestville, WI 54213-9505 Phone: (414)837-2267
Issues: energy; wind; solar. Description: Wind generators and PV's; new, used, and remanufactured units available. Also parts, repairs, and supplies. Contacts(s): Mick Sagrillo Fax: (414)837-7523. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
2260 Baseline Rd #200
Boulder, CO 80302 Phone: (303)444-1188
Issues: environment; lobbying; water; rivers; forests; volunteers. Description: "to provide free legal aid to grassroots environmental groups in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. LAW Fund staff attorneys and a regional network of local volunteer attorneys supply advice and counsel, and will litigate for client groups." Other Resources: Volunteer Programs: Pro Bono Attorney Program, "Adopt-A-Forest," opportunity for technical experts. Dues: $25, $15/ student, low income/senior: $50/special. Established: 1990. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Buzzworm.
1800 N. Kent, #1129
Arlington, VA 22209-2104
Issues: environment; agriculture; health; conservation; hazardous waste; wildlife/endangered species; forests. Description: Information service covering the full spectrum of federal policies affecting the nation's private and public lands. Coverage includes: agriculture, budget and finance, coastal zone, endangered species, energy and minerals, fish & wildlife, forests, hazardous wastes, the EPA, parks & recreation, public lands (BLM), tax policy, pollution, water resources, wetlands and wild & scenic rivers. Three-in-one reporting system includes Monthly News Reports; Special Reports & Index; and Status Reports. Contacts(s): Jim Howe (Managing Editor), (202)783-7762. Publisher: W.J. Chandler and Associates. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Trees For Life
1103 Jefferson
Wichita, KS 67203-3538 Phone: (316)263-7294
Affiliate: Trees For Life. Issues: agriculture; environment; Third World; hunger; development; forests. Description: A newsletter that gives updates on the current environmental problems of today's forests and aims at educating the public about the linkage of trees and world hunger. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 8163
Santa Fe, NM 87504-8163 Phone: (505)982-9656
Issues: environment; forests; volunteers. Description: Their goal is to enhance our species capacity to sustain biological diversity, intact ecosystems and processes that support life on this planet. Emphasis is on the American national forest system with a stronger focus on the Pacific Northwest rain forests. They encourage the use of aircraft in order to shed light on and correct the mismanagement and empower others to do the same. Always looking for volunteer pilots with at least 1000 hours. Dues: $35/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
RR 2, Box 595A
Lincolnville, ME 04849-9650 Phone: (207)622-3118
Affiliate: Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener Association. Issues: agriculture; environment; organic; forests; farmland. Description: "...promotes and encourages sustainable agriculture and environmentally sound living. Our primary focus is organic farming, gardening and forestry, but we also deal with local, national and international agriculture, food and environmental issues." Contacts(s): Jean English (Editor) Price: $2/sample. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 10M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: Box 2176, Augusta, ME 04330 Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
106 W. Standley
Ukiah, CA 95482-4812
Issues: environment; pesticides; forests. Description: Issue 10: Air pollution and to whom to report it. The fight for even the weakest protections of California's ancient forests. Caltrans and its $6,000,000 cover-up of pesticide use. Recycling entrepreneurship and what really local groups are doing. Page#: 12. Price: $20/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Jerod Pore.
Box 96
Forest Falls, CA 92339-0096
Contacts(s): Karen Anderson Type: not determined. Source: Who.
U.C. Box 627, Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR 97116 Phone: (503)226-4135
Issues: arts; poetry. Description: A magazine on human rights, Eastern Europe - various political-social themes in poetry, e.g., Arab/Muslim World, Human Rights, Eastern Europe, Central America, American Indian contests. Other Resources: Mr. Cogito Press has published such books as Joe Napora's TO RECOGNIZE THIS DYING, Ann Chandonnet's CANOEING IN THE RAIN, POEMS FOR MY ALERT-ATHABASCAN SON, Patrick W. Gray's SPRING COMES TO ARNET, Baranczak's UNDER MY OWN ROOF, Krynicki's CITIZEN R.K. Contacts(s): John M. Gogol, Robert A. Davies (Co-editors) Publisher: Mr. Cogito Press. Page#: 28. Price: $3/ea. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Frequency: Irregular. Circulation: 500. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1973. Office Address: 2518 N.W. Savier St., Portland, OR 97210. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
40 West 20th St.
New York, NY 10011-4211 Phone: (212)727-2700
Affiliate: Natural Resources Defense Council. Issues: environment; energy; demographics; wilderness; population; conservation; forests; wildlife/endangered species. Description: This newsletter of NRDC focuses on many issue facing our planet today. These topics include rainforests, AIDS, overpopulation, and many more. Contacts(s): Susan Henriksen (Editor) Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 5/yr. Fax: (212)727-1773. Established: 1981. Additional Address: 1350 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202)783-7800. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
100 Arbor Ave.
Nebraska City, NE 68410-1099 Phone: (402)474-5655
Issues: environment; education; forests; conservation. Description: An educational organization dedicated to tree planting and conservation. Other Resources: Programs include, Trees for America, Tree City USA, Conservation Trees, Celebrate Arbor Day, and the National Arbor Day Center. Publishes TREE CITY USA BULLETIN and ARBOR DAY. Dues: $10/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
950 3rd Ave.
New York, NY 10022-2705 Phone: (212)832-3200
Issues: environment; energy; wildlife/endangered species; acid rain; water; forests; hazardous waste; conservation; wetlands; air pollution; renewables; polar. Description: Dedicated to: long-term protection and the wise use of wildlife, land, water, and other natural resources; the promotion of rational strategies, and other natural resources; the promotion of rational strategies for energy development and use, and to the protection of life from pollution, radiation, and toxic substances. Focuses on the interaction of population, resources and the environment and stresses renewable energy sources, wetlands, old-growth forests conservation, and clean air. Other Resources: See AUDUBON ACTIVIST newsletter and AUDUBON magazine. Projects, Saving the Platte River; protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; Audubon Activist Network; Citizen's Acid Rain Monitoring Network; Expedition Institute; Population Program. Contacts(s): Peter A. A. Berle (President), Jane Lyons (Project Director), (512)327-3249. Other:Hotline: (202)547-9017. Dues: $20/introductory offer. Established: 1905. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Additional Address: 666 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC, 20003 -4319 Contact: Elizabeth Raisbeck (Vice-President, Governmental Affairs), (202)547-9009. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
10065 Harvard, 7th Fl.
Denver, CO 80251 Phone: (303)337-5500
Issues: agriculture; labor; environment; forests; conservation; Description: Believes that the soil, water, forest and other natural resources of the nation should be used and conserved in a manner to pass these resources on undiminished to future generations and that publicly and privately owned land and resources should be administered in the interest of all the public. Other Resources: Publishes the NATIONAL FARMERS UNION WASHINGTON newsletter. Contacts(s): Leland H. Swenson (President), William Owen (Treasurer) Established: 1902. Additional Address: Legislative Office, 600 Maryland Ave. # 202 W, Washington, DC 20024 Contact: Michael V. Dunn (Vice-President/Legislative), (202)554-1600. Type: organization. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
900 17th St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-2501 Phone: (202)833-2300
Affiliate: Wilderness Society. Issues: environment; forests. Other Resources: Publishes bimonthly FOREST ISSUES BULLETIN. Contacts(s): Jay Watson Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Forestry Association
Box 2000
Washington, DC 20013-2000 Phone: (202)667-3300
Affiliate: American Forestry Association. Issues: environment; energy; future; conservation; forests. Contacts(s): Neil Sampson, Dwight Hair (Editors) Publisher: Island Press. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Seventh Generation Fund
Box 10
Forestville, CA 95436-0010
Affiliate: Seventh Generation Fund. Issues: justice; Native Americans. Description: "Single theme newsletter promoting tribal independence from the US government. Topics include civil rights, mineral rights, and general freedom for Native Americans." - C.Canan Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CIVIL RIGHTS.
374 Maple Ave. E
Vienna, VA 22180-4718 Phone: (703)255-2300
Issues: environment; forests; conservation. Description: Nationwide independent association of small private woodland owners devoted entirely to non-industrial private forestry. NWOA is independent of the forest products industry and forestry agencies. It works with all organizations to promote non-industrial forestry and represents private landowners on wildlife, forests, and resource issues. Provides technical assistance. Other Resources: Newsletter, WOODLAND REPORT; see NATIONAL WOODLANDS MAGAZINE. Contacts(s): Dr. Keith A. Argow (President/CEO) Dues: $15/yr. Established: 1983. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
374 Maple Ave. E
Vienna, VA 22180-4718 Phone: (703)255-2700
Affiliate: National Woodland Owners Association. Issues: environment; forests; conservation. Description: A magazine devoted to reporting on the efforts to keep the forests non-industrialized. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2171
Eugene, OR 97402-0042 Phone: (503)688-2600
Issues: environment; politics; forests; lobbying. Other Resources: Publishes FOREST VOICE, a devastating indictment of logging techniques and government complicity. Fax: (503)461-2156. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 10A, 6450 1st St.
Forestville, CA 95436
Issues: justice; environment; Native Americans. Description: In-depth reporting on political and social issues affecting North American peoples from a Native perspective. This newsletter looks at ways of combining the best of Native values to preserve culture and environment for today and the future. Subscriptions: $8/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
US Forest Service
Box 2417
Washington, DC 20013-2417 Phone: (202)447-3957
Issues: environment; education; forests; conservation. Description: Includes both basic environmental education activities and specific explorations about current issues affecting the management of natural resources. The program helps you better understand, and explain to others, the importance of natural resource management. Type: organization; government. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 8731
Missoula, MT 59807-8731 Phone: (406)721-5420
Issues: environment; bioregional; forests; wildlife/endangered species; wetlands. Description: The quarterly newsletter of the Alliance for the Wild Rockies--a bioregional alliance of 110+ conservation organizations and businesses working to protects wildlands, wildlife habitat, and water quality in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon, Washington, Alberta, and British Columbia. The Networker covers developments in federal lands, legislation, endangered species, forest management, and grassroots organizing. Contacts(s): Mike Bader (Executive Director), Cass Chinske (President of Board) Page#: 24. Price: Free. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 3M. Fax: (406)721-5912. Established: 1988. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
425 Alabama St.
San Francisco, CA 94110-1314
Issues: environment; media; arts; broadcasting, music; film. Description: Distributor/publisher of visual music and narrative nature videos for appreciation, relaxation, inspiration and education. Subjects include ecology, dolphins, birds, the rainforest, national parks and outer space. Representing Children's Television Workshop, Malibu Video, Marine Mammal Fund, Miramar, Nature Science Network, Peter Roberts, Sea Studios and Wilderness Video. Type: media. Source: Eco-Expo.
731 8th St. SE
Washington, DC 20003-2866 Phone: (202)547-3800
Issues: environment; forests. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1190 N. Pacific Highway
Albany, OR 97321-4542 Phone: (503)928-9280
Issues: agriculture; environment; family farms; forests. Description: A family-owned seed and nursery business for over forty years which brings people closer to nature through gardening. Hard-to-find varieties. Other Resources: Free catalog, mostly retail. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Orick, CA 95555 Phone: (707)488-2171
Issues: environment; forests. Description: Preservation of the redwoods. Type: organization. Source: EarthBeat.
4701 Olson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90041-2722 Phone: (213)255-4863
Issues: environment; forests. Type: organization. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 950
Port Townsend, WA 98368-0004 Phone: (206)385-4214
Issues: environment; forests. Description: Newsletter. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 3000, Dept. OTI
Denville, NJ 07834-3000 Phone: (718)275-6020
Issues: feminism; politics; health; environment; empowerment; activism; animal rights. Description: "For ideas and opinions too controversial for the mainstream media, this magazine discusses feminism, politics, health, social reform, animal rights, ecology, global humanism, and more with thoughtful, unexpurgated insight. Kate Millet, Rep. Pat Schroeder, Andrea Dworkin, Flo Kennedy, Petra Kelly, and others." Contacts(s): Merle Hoffman (Editor-in-chief), Beverly Lowy (Managing Editor) Page#: 44. Subscriptions: $14.75/yr.; $24.75 institutions. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 50M. Office Address: 97-77 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, NY 11374. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Utne.
Box 234
Chiloquin, OR 97624-0234 Phone: (503)783-2345
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; conservation; wilderness. Description: Coalesces landowners into a voluntary organization which encourages the development of wildlife-potential private lands. A program led by the private sector which helps farmers, ranchers, timber producers and other landowners create vital reservoirs of water. Contacts(s): Dayton Hyde (President) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
167 E. Third Ave.
Chico, CA 95926-3322 Phone: (916) 894-7738
Issues: environment; forests. Type: organization; foundation. Source: EarthBeat.
2351 Soto St.
San Diego, CA 92107-1481 Phone: (619)224-4423
Issues: environment; conservation; forests. Description: Dedicated to community tree planting efforts and global conservation through local action. Contacts(s): Shannon Player Type: organization. Source: EarthBeat.
Permaculture Communications
Box 3630
Kailua Kona, HI 96745-3630
Affiliate: Permaculture Communications. Issues: agriculture; environment; urban; permaculture; forests; rural communities. Description: In-depth articles on how to design and implement permaculture systems in a variety of environments, rural & urban; small-scale self-reliance to regional/global reforestation; news from regional permaculture groups around North America; educational programs, demonstration projects, and how you can get involved. This newsletter is the best North American source for permaculture information, news, and articles calendar of design courses. Contacts(s): Guy Baldwin (Editor/Publisher) Page#: 24. Price: $4/ea. Bulk Prices: $.75ea/24. Subscriptions: $16/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1M. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 4844
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-4844 Phone: (805)927-3613
Affiliate: Greenpeace/Rainforest Action Network. Issues: environment; forests. Contacts(s): Zaxa Masferrer Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
701 Ocean St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: (916)444-8726
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; conservation; forests; oceans; rivers. Description: In 1988 this organization ran a successful campaign for Proposition 70, the California Wildlife, Coastal and Parks Initiative. More than 65% of the voters approved the initiative, which is purchasing and permanently protecting $776 million worth of critical natural and park lands, wildlife habitat, and key areas along the California coast. Other Resources: See Californians for Transportation Solutions and CALIFORNIA TODAY (periodicals). Contacts(s): Dr. Gerald H. Meral (Executive Director) Contact: Gary Patton (President), (408)425-2202. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 392
Forest Grove, PA 18922-0392
Issues: justice; economics; taxation; civil liberties. Description: "..presents practical proposals for saving every person thousands in taxes by opening up government monopolies and services to competition. Examines beliefs and legislation that hinder individual lifestyle choices." Contacts(s): Jorge E. Amador (Editor) Page#: 16. Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 1.8M. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
12233 W. Olympic Blvd., #255
Los Angeles, CA 90064-1045
Issues: environment; economics; Third World; alternative markets; indigenous peoples; green consumer. Description: Quality body care products with ingredients that are harvested from tropical rain forests. 40% of the profits are returned to Cultural Survival, a nonprofit organization, to be spent solely on rainforest projects that directly benefit the people who live there. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.
450 Sansome St. #700
San Francisco, CA 94111-3315 Phone: (415)398-4404
Affiliate: Earth Island Institute. Issues: environment; agriculture; economics; Third World; conservation; forests; global warming; boycotts; corporate responsibility. Description: Works to save the world's rainforests through direct action, grassroots organizing, facilitating communication between US and Third World organizers, spearheading public education projects, and organizing boycotts. BOYCOTT EMPIRE/BEROL PENCILS -- Uses rainforest wood in some pencils. MITSIBUSHI CORP. -- Import tropical rainforest woods into Japan for use. To Protest, write to: Robert T. Phillips, Empire/Berol Corp., Pencil St., Shelby TN 37160 (615) 684-4133. Other Resources: Publishes RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK ALERT newsletter; WORLD RAINFOREST REPORT; and conducts boycotts. See also, Planetary Survival Alliance. Contacts(s): Randall Hayes (Executive Director), Victor A. Menotti (Info Coordinator) Fax: (415)398-2732. Type: organization; NET. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
450 Sansome St. #700
San Francisco, CA 94111-3315 Phone: (415)398-4404
Affiliate: Rainforest Action Network. Issues: environment; Third World; conservation; forests; global warming; development; boycotts; corporate responsibility. Description: This newsletter focuses on the nightmarish destruction taking place against the rainforests of the world and the actions being taken to stop them. Contacts(s): Randall Hayes (Executive Director) Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
270 Lafayette St., #512
New York, NY 10012-3327 Phone: (212)941-1900
Issues: environment; education; Third World; conservation; forests. Description: Dedicated to the conservation of the worlds tropical forests. Organization uses education, facilitating public involvement, promoting cooperation, and research. Other Resources: Research, office management and special projects and events. Additional Address: 295 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017, (212)599-5060. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
923 E John St Apt 302
Seattle, WA 98102-5764 Phone: (206)324-7163
Issues: environment; Third World; forests. Contacts(s): Ron McCabe (President And Project Coordina) Fax: (206)562-1727. Type: organization; NET. Source: Who.
270 Lafayette St. #1205
New York, NY 10012-3327 Phone: (212)431-9098
Issues: environment; justice; Third World; forests; indigenous people; development. Description: During an '87 Brazilian tour, rock musiciann Sting witnessed the widespread burning, logging, mining, and ranching that is quickly leveling the pristine Amazon forest. This Foundation was created to aid in the preservation of this forest and indigenous people who live there. Other Resources: Goals: 1) preserve areas of the Amazon rainforest surrounding the last remaining Indian tribes; 2) promote worldwide awareness regarding the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous tribes living there; 3) promote environmental studies in the world. Contacts(s): Larry Cox, Linda Rabben Fax: (212)431-9197. Established: 1989. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
1256 6th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122-2527
Issues: environment; forests. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4521 Campus Dr. #275
Irvine, CA 92715-2699 Phone: (714)497-9151
Issues: environment; media; forests; film. Contacts(s): Jerry Anderson (Marketing Director) Type: media. Source: Who.
Feline Press
Box 7219
Gainesville, FL 32605-7219
Issues: education; Third World; environment; forests; travel; Central America; South America. Contacts(s): James L. Castner, Ph.D. (Author) Publisher: Feline Press. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Box 588
Poteau, OK 74953-0588
Affiliate: Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Issues: agriculture; environment; forests; conservation. Description: 80+ organizations, businesses, and specialists listed under the categories; general information, aquaculture, horticulture, livestock, trees and forestry. Contacts(s): Lara Ervin Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Forest Ecosystem Rescue Network (FERN) / Permaculture
Box 672
Dahlonega, GA 30533-0672
Affiliate: Forest Ecosystem Rescue Network (FERN). Issues: environment; agriculture; forests; permaculture. Description: News from the FERN and SOLUTIONS Networks. A forum for dialogue on issues, strategies and the evolution of permaculture design providing publicity for other groups with similar interests. The Tree Bank, a FERN program, is a strategy for saving the temperate forests. Contacts(s): Dan Hemenway, Cynthia Baxter (Editors) Publisher: Yankee Permaculture. Bulk Prices: 10% off/24. Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: Irregular. Dues: $16.50 US, $18 foreign. Labels: 20,000. Established: 1984. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1400 Lee Dr.
Coraopolis, PA 15108-1200 Phone: (412)262-4044
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; forests; land. Description: Organization dedicated to improving the environment for the ruffed grouse, American woodcock and other forest wildlife. Organization has strong emphasis on creating and improving young forest habitat on public lands. Other Resources: Assisting with local banquets and chapters. Dues: $20/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 558
Forest Grove, OR 97116-0558
Issues: environment; health; rural communities. Description: Articles of interest to a primarily rural and small-town audience in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, northern California, and Alaska. "Think pieces" affecting rural/urban interests, biographies, local history and celebrations, self-help, etc. Humorous articles and animal pieces. No fiction or poetry. No sentimental nostalgia. Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
201 Lathrop Way, #F
Sacramento, CA 95815-4220 Phone: (916)924-8733
Issues: environment; forests. Type: organization; foundation. Source: EarthBeat.
4 Library Ct. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1049 Phone: (202)544-9219
Issues: environment; forests. Description: Coalition of forest reform groups and individuals around the country working to make management for ecological values the top priority for America's publicly-owned National Forests. Other Resources: Free brochure. Contacts(s): Roger Featherstone, John Clark Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
c/o Software Excitement
Box 1949
Muncie, IN 47308-1949 Phone: (800)444-5457
Issues: environment; media; energy; demographics; economics; politics; forests; computer networking. Description: The program is user friendly and very professionally designed. Topics include fossil fuel combustion, population increases, forest destruction, the "greenhouse effect", environmental organizations, recycling ideas, energy saving tips, environmental investing and shopping guidelines. A built-in letter writing utility complete with names and addresses of all US Senators and Representatives. Writing letters is fully automated; just fill in the body of your letter or retrieve text from saved topic. Other Resources: Requires CGA of better. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
604 Jamie St.
Dodgeville, WI 53533-9795 Phone: (608)935-9435
Issues: environment; economics; forests; green consumer. Description: Silk screened bags with frog design, are the size of a regular shopping bag and have handles. They can be sold for school fundraising projects. If the use of these bags can be popularized they can help reduce waste in our communities. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Dodgeville High School
912 W. Chapel
Dodgeville, WI 53533-1022
Issues: environment; forests. Description: A student-teacher organization which provides information and updates about the rainforest free of charge. Anyone can write and be placed on the mailing list. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
114 Sansome St.
San Francisco, CA 94104-3803 Phone: (415)367-2352
Issues: environment; energy; forests; conservation; resources. Description: Objects: To rescue from destruction representative areas of our primeval forests; cooperate with the California State Park Commission, the National Park Service, and other agencies, in establishing Redwood parks and reservations; privately purchase Redwood groves; encourage a greater understanding of the need for primeval Redwood/Sequoia and other forests of America as natural objects of extraordinary value to present and future generations; and to support reforestation and conservation. Other Resources: Publishes a quarterly, SAVE-THE-REDWOODS BULLETIN. Contacts(s): Bruce S. Howard (President), John B. Dewitt (Executive Director) Dues: $10/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
114 Sansome St.
San Francisco, CA 94104-3803 Phone: (415)367-2352
Affiliate: Save-The-Redwoods. Issues: environment; energy; forests; conservation; resources. Description: This bulletin reports on lobbying efforts in the halls of Washington and state capitals to save the redwoods. Also it details efforts of the logging industry to derail these efforts and continue on their destructive paths. Contacts(s): Bruce S. Howard (President), John B. Dewitt (Executive Director) Type: periodical; bulletin. Source: Macrocosm USA.
The Ordway Building
One Kaiser Plaza, #901
Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510)832-1415
Issues: environment; economics; recycling; hazardous waste; conservation; corporate responsibility. Description: Certifies specific claims that represent significant steps to reduce solid and toxic wastes, conserve energy and protect precious natural resources, like forests and clean water. Its certification standards are among the nation's toughest and are designed to encourage manufacturers to stay at the forefront of environmental change. Type: business; service. Source: Eco-Expo.
Box 10
Forestville, CA 95436-0010
Description: See NATIONAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
c/o Island Press
Box 7
Covelo, CA 95428-0007 Phone: (800)828-1302
Affiliate: American Forestry Association. Issues: urban; environment; energy; health; forests; beautification; planning; air pollution. Description: The first handbook to help neighborhood groups, local officials, and planners develop urban forestry projects, not only to beautify their cities, but also to help reduce energy demand, improve air quality, protect water supplies, and contribute to healthier living conditions. Contacts(s): Gary Moll, Sarah Ebenreck (Editors) Publisher: Island Press. Published Date: 1989. Price: $19.95 paper; $34.95 cloth. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
180 Montgomery St. #1400
San Francisco, CA 94104-4209 Phone: (415)627-6700
Issues: environment; politics; acid rain; forests; water; law. Description: A public interest law firm providing legal representation for national, regional, and local groups and individuals committed to protecting the environment. The Legal Defense Fund is involved in litigation to reduce acid rain and water pollution to safeguard national forests, parks, wilderness areas, and seashores. As a independent nonprofit organization, it makes the government enforce the laws and the companies obey them. Contacts(s): Vanter Parker (Vice President), Lauri J. Adams (Director) Fax: (415)627-6740. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Environmental Federation of America. Additional Address: 1531 P St. NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202)667-4500. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 220
Cave Junction, OR 97523 Phone: (503)592-4459
Issues: environment; forests; wildlife/endangered species. Description: Encourages grassroots lobbying on legislation affecting forests. A dynamic network of people speaking out and taking a stand for our public forests. Other Resources: See, also, Siskiyou Regional Education Project. Contacts(s): Lou Gould Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 220
Cave Junction, OR 97523 Phone: (503)592-4459
Issues: environment; forests; wildlife/endangered species. Description: Grassroots organization educating the public about the crisis taking place in our country's forests. Lou Gould has spent 5 years visiting communities, bringing crucial information to schools, conferences, and public forums through a slide show and lecture. Additional supportive materials on the Siskiyous and the ancient forests of the Northwest are in the process of being developed. Contributions are tax-deductible. Other Resources: See also, Siskiyou Action Project. Contacts(s): Lou Gould Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
California Dept. of Forestry & Fire Protection
Box 94426
Sacramento, CA 94244
Issues: environment; forests; wildlife/endangered species. Contacts(s): Raul Tuazon (HCP Team Leader) Type: periodical; report. Source: Macrocosm USA.
S.W. Regional Permaculture Institute
Box 1812
Santa Fe, NM 87504-1812 Phone: (505)982-2063
Affiliate: S.W. Regional Permaculture Institute. Issues: agriculture; Third World; environment; urban; permaculture; forests; recycling. Description: A Permaculture journal devoted to sustainable living systems in drylands. Interest is international -- covering agro-forestry, agriculture, urban strategies, housing, village formation, and third world solutions. The journal espouses the Permaculture ethic: care of the Earth, care of all species, and recycling of excess. Contacts(s): Scott Pittman (Director) Page#: 12. Price: $2.50/ea. Bulk Prices: $1.50ea/24. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1.8M. Office Address: 1300 Luisa, #24, Sante Fe, NM 87501. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
F Sandford Biology Dept.
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Phone: (319)399-8576
Issues: education; environment; conservation; children; endangered species; forests; South America. Description: A guide for grades 3-6 where students play the part of a plant or animal from the Amazon Rain Forest (34 possible roles). It comes with teacher's instructions, fact sheets, sample food webs and "what if" web damaging situations. Contacts(s): F. Sandford (Pof. of Biology) Published Date: 6/05. Page#: 70. Price: $8/ea. Fax: (319)399-8748. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Permaculture
Box 672
Dahlonega, GA 30533-0672
Affiliate: Yankee Permaculture. Issues: agriculture; environment; forests; permaculture. Description: Includes: Permaculture publications, services and centers; Bioregioanal groups; Green/Green politics; Remineralization; Alternative Economics; Sustainable Food Systems; Urban Sustainability; Forest Tree Concerns; Ecology Earth Defense; Earth Spirituality; Appropriate Technology; Genetic Resources and other related activities. Cross-referencing included for assistance in locating resources. Over 1,000 listings. Contacts(s): Dan Hemenway (Editor/Publisher) Published Date: 6/89; 1990. Page#: 50. Price: $15/ea. + P&H. Bulk Prices: 20% off/24. Circulation: 1M. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Wildlife Federation
8925 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22184-0001 Phone: (800)245-5484
Affiliate: National Wildlife Federation. Issues: environmemt; education; youth; recreation; science; conservation; wildlife; wetlands; forests. Description: NWF's summer program for teens ages 14 through 17. Teens discover nature while hiking and backpacking in wilderness areas seldom disturbed by human activity. Participants navigate trails with maps and a compass and practice minimum impact camping techniques. Through daily nature awareness activities, they study wildlife biology, ecosystems, land management history and practice, geology and Native American culture. Programs in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains and the Colorado Rockies. Contacts(s): Glenn Nelson (Coordinator), Susan Johnson (Youth Programs Manager) Price: $655.00. Frequency: annual - summer. Fax: (703)442-7332. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1984. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm.
5934 Royal Lane, #223
Dallas, TX 75230-3858 Phone: (214)368-1791
Issues: environment; energy; economics; education; health; conservation; volunteers; air pollution; hazardous waste; wildlife/endangered species; water; transportation; forests. Description: This organization addresses environmental issues and promotes a quality environment. It is organized as an umbrella to numerous volunteer task forces and serves as a network for environmental education. Other Resources: Publishes CONSERVATION PROGRESS. Contacts(s): Morine H. Kovick (Executive Director) Type: organization; committee. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
1388 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94109 Phone: (415)771-4308
Issues: environment; economics; demographics; agriculture; philanthropy; population; forests; rivers; water; air pollution; oceans; global warming; rivers; anti-nuclear; hazardous waste. Description: A collection of more than 300 individuals who together seek to discover the right relationship to our wealth in this time of human need and planetary peril. The Foundation seeks projects that "deepen the understanding of interrelatedness, and that offer strategic relief to the suffering of our planet and its inhabitants." Specific concerns: population; pollution of water, air, oceans; global warming; toxic and nuclear waste; biodiversity; forests; alternative agriculture; and sustainable development. Contacts(s): Drummond Pike (President) Fax: (415)771-0535. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1982. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Who.
Drawer CU
Bisbee, AZ 85603-0198 Phone: (602)432-7353
Issues: environment; education; forests; wildlife/endangered species. Description: Purpose is to improve mankind's understanding of and relationship to the environment, focusing on the development of ecological sound alternatives for practical applications in society. Other Resources: See Tropical Forest Crisis Project. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute
Northland College
Ashland, WI 54806 Phone: (715)682-4531
Issues: environment; education; wildlife/endangered species. Description: A broad-based coalition of business, environmental and outdoors organizations dedicated to increasing public awareness and acceptance of the wolf in its native habitat and its ecological role. Contacts(s): Mark R. Peterson (Director) Fax: (715)682-1308. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 72
Waban, MA 02168-0001 Phone: (617)964-8696
Issues: Third World; economics; environment; green consumer; alternative markets. Description: Great chocolates with rainforest nuts, beautifully designed, 100% recycled paper packaging, sales benefit Cultural Survival. Contacts(s): Michael Goldman Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 1064
Tonasket, WA 98855-1064 Phone: (509)486-4726
Affiliate: Friends of the Trees. Issues: education; environment; forests; networking; travel; jobs; volunteers. Description: Tourists can link up with local environmental programs of organic gardening, reforestation, erosion control and other projects to save the Earth. Type: organization; NET. Source: TRANET.
Box 31087
Seattle, WA 98103-1087
Issues: environment; education; forests. Description: This newsletter's primary concerns are educating the public about the deforestation of our forests and how we can prevent it. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
12601 Mulholland Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-1364 Phone: (818)753-4600
Issues: urban; environment; politics; forests; activism. Description: A problem-solving organization that fosters environmental stewardship by promoting personal involvement, community action and global awareness. Serving as a resource for citizens ready to take action, it pioneers citizen involvement in urban forestry and conducts Citizen Forester training classes to teach individuals how to re-green their neighborhoods. Other Resources: Publishes an inspirational book titled, THE SIMPLE ACT OF PLANTING A TREE. Contacts(s): Andie Lipkis, Katie Lipkis (Co-founders) Type: organization. Source: Eco-Expo.
249 S. Highway 101, #518
Solana Beach, CA 92075-1807 Phone: (619)481-6403
Issues: justice; environment; disabled; recycling; forests. Description: Cotton shopping bag. Bag display stands for stores are made by the Association of Retarded Citizens. Wholesale and retail. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Drawer CU
Bisbee, AZ 85603-0198 Phone: (602)432-7353
Affiliate: Threshold, Inc. Issues: environment; economics; forests. Description: A fund to provide quick, creative assistance to critical environmental forest protection work in tropical countries. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Conservation International
1015 18 St. NW, #1000
Washington, DC 20036-5203 Phone: (202)429-5660
Affiliate: Conservation International. Issues: environment; conservation; wildlife/endangered species; forests. Description: A newsletter that reports on the activities of Conservation International. It also has interesting articles on what is happening in the tropical regions of the world. Contacts(s): Russell A. Mittermeier (President), Peter A. Seligmann (Chairman) Price: Membership. Frequency: 4/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Island Press
Box 7
Covelo, CA 95428-0007 Phone: (202)232-7933
Affiliate: World Conservation Monitoring Centre/IUCN Commission on National Parks & Protected Areas. Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; forests; wetlands; conservation. Description: An authoritative, indispensable list of national parks and other protected areas. Includes special lists of World Heritage sites, biosphere reserves, and wetlands of international importance. Tables, graphs, maps. Publisher: IUCN. Published Date: 1990. Page#: 284. Price: $25/paper. Other:Order: (800)828-1302. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 415
Honaunau, HI 96726-0415
Issues: urban; environment; forests. Contacts(s): Daniel Hathaway Type: organization; institute. Source: Who.
Box 1625
Julian, CA 92036-1625 Phone: (619)765-0284
Issues: environment; education; conservation; wildlife; forests. Description: To protect Volcan Mountain, one of the last undisturbed mountains in California, by aquisition and/or environmental management. Eco-education programs. Contacts(s): Francis Hemsher Type: organization; foundation. Source: EarthBeat.
18 Tremont St., #522
Boston, MA 02108-2301 Phone: (617)367-3787
Issues: environment; forests; conservation. Description: Raises funds to acquire properties appropriate for ecological preservation and to protect environmentally and historically significant areas. Contacts(s): Kathi Anderson Other:Infoline (800)543-9911. Type: organization; program. Source: EarthBeat.
310 Washington Ave. SW
Roanoke, VA 24016-4312 Phone: (703)342-5630
Issues: environment; forests. Description: Tours of jungles in Peru, emphasizing jungle conservation in areas where rainforest ecosystems are rapidly being destroyed. Trips support rainforest preservation and Peruvian Children's Fund Orphanage. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
900 17th St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-2501 Phone: (202)833-2300
Issues: environment; forests; ocean; conservation. Description: The purpose is to protect wildlands and wildlife along with safeguarding our public lands, national forests, wildlife refuges, national seashores, recreation areas and public domain lands. It believes that the public lands is the greatest treasure that we have to pass on to future generations. Other Resources: See National Forest Action Center; periodicals, WILDERNESS magazine and FOREST ISSUES BULLETIN. Contacts(s): George T. Frampton, Jr. (President) Dues: $15/new, $30/renewal. Established: 1935. Member of: Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 782
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-0782 Phone: (414)743-1238
Issues: environment; rivers; forests. Description: The purpose of this organization is to promote the sustained use of America's sylvan lands and waters. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
New York Zoological Park
Bronx, NY 10460 Phone: (212)364-7963
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; forests; volunteers. Description: Purpose: To help preserve the Earth's biological diversity and valuable ecosystems. With 122 projects in 46 countries, WCI addresses conflicts between humans and wildlife and explores locally sustainable solutions. Current Emphasis: Tropical rainforests; African elephant and rhino. Tibetan plateau and conservation training. Other Resources: See New York Zoological Society; periodicals, WCI NEWS and ANIMAL KINGDOM magazine. 122 projects in 46 countries. Volunteer programs: Grants for graduate students and professionals in wildlife sciences upon proposal submission. Contacts(s): George Schaller (Director), A. William Weber (Assistant Director for Conservation), (212)220-5090. Other:(800)221-3333. Dues: $25/yr. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Type: organization. Source: Buzzworm.
26010 String Creek Rd.
Willits, CA 95490-9202 Phone: (707)459-3015
Issues: environment; forests; conservation. Type: organization. Source: EarthBeat.
701 Mongomery St., #400
San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: (415)989-3200
Issues: economics; environment; investing. Description: "Its VISA is the only credit card that works for the environment, peace, human rights, and economic justice... at no extra cost to you! Five cents goes to groups like Amnesty International, Rainforest Action Network, and Oxfam America. We know you have other cards, so we'll waive the fee for six months, then just $20 a year at 17.5% APR.", (800)522-7759. Type: business; finance. Source: Eco-Expo/Utne.
701 Mongomery St., #400
San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: (800)788-8588
Affiliate: Working Assets. Issues: economics; environment; activism; fundraising. Description: "Now there's an easy way to support progressive nonprofits... at no cost to you! Working Assets Long Distance donates 1% of your charges to groups like Amnesty International, Rainforest Action Network, and Oxfam America, while giving you high quality service and low rates through an arrangement with US Sprint. Put your principles on the line. Call to sign up or send for information.", (800)522-7759. Type: business; service. Source: Utne.
Box 10869
Eugene, OR 97440-2869 Phone: (503)283-8958
Affiliate: Radio for Peace International. Issues: peace; education; environment; media; activism; gloabl understanding; forests; broadcasting. Description: Offers: 1) On campus Peace Studies Graduate Degree program, 2) Off campus workshops, courses and conferences, 3) Guided core peace study internships for credit, 4) Rain forest preservation through ownership projects, 5) Radio for Peace International providing global shortwave peace intercommunication 6) Integrated Ecology books and articles, 7) Internationally located branch campuses. Other Resources: Department of Integrated Ecology. Publishes a handbooks, HOW NATURE WORKS: REGENERATING KINSHIP WITH PLANET EARTH; and CONNECTING WITH NATURE. Newsletter. See, also, Radio for Peace (media). Contacts(s): Dr. Richard Schneider (Chancellor), Michael J. Cohen, Ed.D (Department Chair), (206)378-6313. Price: $11 w/postage. Bulk Prices: 30% off/24. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 500. Fax: (503)741-1279. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'worldpeaceu'. Established: 1985. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Rainforest Action Network
450 Sansome St. #700
San Francisco, CA 94111-3315
Affiliate: Rainforest Action Network. Issues: environment; forests. Description: "The decreasing percentage of the Earth's surface covered by rainforests is causing environmental problems. Surface problems, such as erosion and the danger to animal species, as well as atmospheric problems, are explained, along with suggestions on action." --C.C. Contacts(s): Denise Voelker Page#: 8. Subscriptions: $30/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1985. Type: periodical. Source: Jerod Pore.
1250 24th St. NW
Washington, DC 20037-1124 Phone: (202)293-4800
Affiliate: Conservation Foundation. Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; forests; conservation. Description: The purpose of this foundation is to work worldwide to preserve endangered wildlife and wildlands by encouraging sustainable development and the preservation of biodiversity, particularly in the tropical forests of Latin America, Africa, Asia. Other Resources: See Conservation Foundation; National Celebration of the Outdoors; OFFICIAL WORLD WILDLIFE FUND GUIDE TO ENDANGERED SPECIES OF NORTH AMERICA (directories). Contacts(s): Kathryn S. Fuller (President), Robert Buschbacher, (202)293-9211. Dues: $15/yr. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition; Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.