Renewable Natural Resources: Reference Sources
Research Guide for Renewable Natural Resources. This is a great starting place when researching.
Agriculture Librarian
Randa Lopez Morgan
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Reference Sources
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EPA ForestryThis page will give you information about environmental requirements relating specifically to establishments that operate timber tracts, tree farms, forest nurseries, and related activities, such as reforestation services and the gathering of gums, barks, balsam needles, maple sap, Spanish moss, and other forest products.
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FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture- State of world aquacultureThe State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) is the flagship publication of the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department. This premier advocacy document is published every two years to provide policy-makers, civil society and those whose livelihoods depend on the sector a comprehensive, objective and global view of capture fisheries and aquaculture, including associated policy issues.
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NOAA FisheriesThis set of FAQs was developed by the NOAA Office of Aquaculture with input from national experts, to address commonly asked questions about a broad range of topics associated with aquaculture.
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USDA Aquaculture InformationInformation on Aquaculture Research Programs, Data and Statistics, market trends, monitoring, and more!
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USDA- WildlifeInformation on Wildlife research and reports and Wildlife habitat management programs.
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FAO Forestry StatisticsFAO Forestry Department works with statistics in the following areas: Global compilations of comparable statistics and Country support.
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Wildlife Data Integration NetworkWDIN is a collaborative project working to develop a Web-based monitoring and reporting system to provide state and federal resource managers, animal disease specialists, veterinary diagnostic laboratories, physicians, public health workers, educators, and the general public with access to data on wildlife diseases, mortality events, and other critical related information.
Taxonomy is the describing, identifying, classifying, and naming of organisms. Knowing the taxonomic name for an organism you are interested in will aid you in searching databases for articles. Use the sources below to locate taxonomic names as well as citations to publications which describe, identify, classify, or name an organism. Many encyclopedias also include taxonomic names in entries about specific organisms.
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FishBaseFishBase is a relational database with information to cater to different professionals such as research scientists, fisheries managers, zoologists and many more.
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ITIS: Integrated Taxonomic Information SystemHere you will find authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world. We are a partnership of U.S., Canadian, and Mexican agencies (ITIS-North America); other organizations; and taxonomic specialists. ITIS is also a partner of Species 2000 and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). The ITIS and Species 2000 Catalogue of Life (CoL) partnership is proud to provide the taxonomic backbone to the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL).
Web Resources
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The Fish SiteProvides a portal for the global aquaculture and fish farming industry including news, articles, forums and recipes.
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Forest Business NetworkThe source for forest product industry professionals.
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IntraFish- AquacultureIntrafish Media publications will provide the best information for the seafood-fish farming and the fishing industry worldwide.
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The New York Times- Forests and ForestryNews about Forests and Forestry, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
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RISI- Forest ProductsThe leading information provider for the global forest products industry.
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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and FisheriesThe Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with the responsibility of managing and protecting Louisiana's abundant natural resources.
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NOAA Photo LibraryThe NOAA Photo Library has been built so as to capture the work, observations, and studies that are carried on by the scientists, engineers, commissioned officers, and administrative personnel that make up this complex and scientifically diverse agency.
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service- Fish and Aquatic ConservationThe Fisheries Program applies scientific data to focus conservation activities on high-priority species and habitats. We are committed to protecting and maintaining stable populations and healthy habitats and restoring degraded habitats and depleted populations. The healthy habitat is vital to well managed aquatic resources, continuing ecological, recreational, commercial, and subsistence contributions to our nation’s prosperity.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service- National Digital LibraryThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Digital Library is a searchable collection of selected images, historical artifacts, audio clips, publications, and video, most of which are in the public domain. Those not in the public domain are intended for personal, private use.
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US Forest Service- Forest Product LaboratoryThe USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) has assembled the most comprehensive publication ever regarding the nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDE) of wood materials.
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Additional Help
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Citation HelpA research guide created by LSU Libraries that covers the importance of academic integrity and the basics of citing sources in different styles.