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- EIN 93-6034757
- (503) 228-1367
- 4033 Sw Canyon Rd Portland OR 97221-2760 USA
- www.worldforestry.org
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Causes: Environment, Forest Conservation
Mission: The world forestry center's mission is to educate and connect people to the importance of forests and to create & inspire champions of sustainable forestry.
Programs: The world forest institute (wfi) provides professional development & continuing education for foresters & natural resource practitioners. The wfi fellowship program brings together natural resource professionals from across the globe for six months of forestry research, training, networking & cultural exchange in the pacific nw. Fellows leave the program with a solid understanding of the us forestry sector & oregon's approach to sustainable forest management. Wfi's conferences & events provide critical opportunities for dialog & learning about emerging trends in forestry & natural resources management. Our conferences provide a forum for engaging discussions on issues of importance to the forestry sector.
the world forestry center's discovery museum is a pacific nw landmark created to educate visitors about forests & sustainable forestry. The museum features interactive exhibits to enhance learning experiences. The museum is open to the general public & hosts educational field trips for school groups & classes year-round, providing hands-on environmental education to local students. The center's magness memorial tree farm is a premier demonstration forest that offers a hands-on outdoor approach to environmental learning.