Commonwealth NGOs
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HQ situated in U.S.A

Website:  http://www.istf-bethesda.org/ 

Type of NGO:  Professional Forestry body,

Interest in Forestry: central

Contact method: email : webmaster@istf-bethesda.org 

Description:

 ISTF is a nonprofit organization formed in the 1950s in Washington, D.C., by tropical forester, Tom Gill. Having grown in response to a worldwide concern for the fate of tropical and subtropical forests, ISTF is committed to the protection, wise management and rational use of the world’s tropical forests. ISTF is dedicated to providing a communications network for tropical forestry disciplines.

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The Society publishes the ISTF NEWS (English) and ISTF Noticias (Spanish)--electronically--on a quarterly basis in March, June, September and December, as well as an annual membership directory. The subscription is included with the annual membership dues.