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The Center for Tropical Forest Science (CTFS) is a global network of forest research plots and scientists dedicated to the study of tropical and temperate forest function and diversity. The multi-institutional network comprises more than thirty forest research plots across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe, with a strong focus on tropical regions. CTFS monitors the growth and survival of approximately 4.5 million trees and 8,500 species.

CTFS conducts long-term, large-scale research on forests around the world to:

• Increase scientific understanding of forest ecosystems
• Guide sustainable forest management and natural-resource policy
• Monitor the impacts of climate change
• Build capacity in forest science 

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Announcements

The Swire Conservation Scholarship
January 27, 2012
CTFS is pleased to announce the newly-created Swire Conservation Scholarship for graduate studies in forest science and conservation. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2012.
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Wind River,USA Rabi, Gabon Lienhuachih, Taiwan Danum valley, Malaysia Manaus, Brasil Amacayacu, Colombia Yasuni, Ecuador La Planada, Colombia Panama Luquillo, Puerto Rico Korup, Cameroon Ituri, Dem. Rep. of Congo Sinharaja, Stri Lanka Pasoh, Malasya Butik Timah, Singapure Mudumalai, India Khao Choong, Tahiland Doi Ithanon, Tahiland Huai Kha Khaeng, Tailand Fushan, Taiwan Nanjeshan, Taiwan Palanan, Philippines Brunei Wanang Lambir, Sarawak, Malasya Xishuangbanna, China SERC CRC Hawaii Haliburton Forest Wabikon Lake Forest Changbaishan, China Dinghushan, China Gutianshan, China Mo Singto, Thailand Wytham Woods, UK Yosemite Ilha do Cardoso Harvard Forest Hong Kong, China