There are various library services that can be searched for particular titles. We provide here some good ones to get you going. Make sure you know how to use their search engines properly.
7.4.1 METLA Virtual Forest Library
To search the library for more information, visit the webpublication:
http://www.metla.fi/info/vlib/Forestry/
See also below:
METLA Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding
The METLA WWW Virtual Forest Library has a subdirectory on forest genetics. This is an excellent guide and links to information sources available on the web. Sources are classified under the following headings: Tree Improvement and Research Activities; Colleagues; Conservation of Foret Genetic Resources; Data Analysis; Dendrology; Forestgen Mailing lists; Genetics Journals and Books; Meeting and Courses; Miscellaneous; Molecular Forest Genetics; Software; Breeding of Animals and Crop Plants.
To use the subdirectory, visit the webpublication:
http://www.metla.fi/info/vlib/forestgen/
7.4.2 Oxford Forest Information Service
This world-class service comes under the Plant Sciences Library of the University of Oxford, and forms part of the Oxford University Library Services. It is run in association with the Oxford Forestry Institute and CAB International. The service provides a very wide range of links to further information services and sources. A must-visit publication for anyone searching for forestry information.
Contact: Roger Mills, Information Service Manager Librarian
Plant Sciences Library
Oxford University Library Services
South Parks Road
OXFORD OX1 3RB - UK
Tel:+44 1865 275082
Fax:+44 1865 275095
e-mail: [email protected]
For further information, visit the webpublication:
http://www.plantlib.ox.ac.uk/
Internet for Agri. food and forestry
This is a free "teach yourself" tutorial on Internet information skills for Agriculture, Food & Forestry.
The Internet is a rich source of information and resources for students, lecturers, researchers and professionals. This tutorial covers the key information skills for the Internet environment.
Learn how to use the Internet to help with your coursework, literature searching, teaching or research.
Tour key Internet publications for Agriculture, Food & Forestry.
Discover how to improve your Internet searching.
Review the critical thinking required when using the Internet.
Reflect on how to use the Internet for studying, teaching or research
Internet for Agriculture, Food and Forestry is one of a set of tutorials within the RDN Virtual Training Suite, created by subject-specialists from universities and professional organisations across the UK.
Http://agrifor.ac.uk/vts/FOOD/index.htm
BIOME
This new webpublication has potential for searching on forestry matters (under Agrifor)
Http://biome.ac.uk
7.4.3 FAO Library Catalogue on-line
To search the library, which includes all documents in the FAO forestry library, visit the webpublication
http://www4.fao.org/faobib/index.html
