concise overview of the extent of Amazonian destruction, its causes and what can be done

site that helps kids learn about rainforests and the environment, providing a good basic overview of their importance and the threats they face

a brief introduction into how a rainforest works

an interactive site from National Geographic which includes photos, causes, and impacts of deforestation and desertification

information on rates of disappearance, their wealth and actions being taken for protection; compiled by Raintree Nutrition, Inc.,

background and educational materials that provide an excellent overview to rainforest conservation from the Rainforest Information Centre

the Rainforest Alliance presents information on rainforests in order to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior

a program of the USDA Forest Service International Programs that promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally

good basic statistics relating to tropical rain forests provided Oxfam, UK

from Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs, a clearinghouse for information on environmental papers

information and statistics on the international trade in timber products, with an emphasis upon Asia and Africa

a specialized information service on environment and development, produced by the Inter Press Service

basic information regarding rainforests, with many facts and pictures regarding their conservation and ecology