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Development of a model application for WWW environments to sustain environmental education projects about the forest

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Environmental education is an important means for the protection of the natural environment. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) support various educational tasks, especially with the aim of WWW environments. Information for environmental education projects about the forest can be acquired through Forest Service. Thus, it is developed a model web site to use as a template for any Forest Service unit, with organized material about the forest, about: historical information and status, forest as an ecosystem, functions and benefits, threats and effects, Forest Service, aims and targets and finally links for further information. The application is structured in a flexible, friendly and appealing arrangement for the enduser, comprises a large amount of reliable information, it meets the needs of various users and projects, it promotes environmental awareness and finally upgrades the role of Forest Service through its contribution in environmental education projects.

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  1. Department of Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, P.O. Box 247, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece

    Z. S. Andreopoulou, E. N. Skoufa, A. K. Karameris & A. K. Papastavrou

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Andreopoulou, Z.S., Skoufa, E.N., Karameris, A.K. et al. Development of a model application for WWW environments to sustain environmental education projects about the forest. Oper Res Int J 5, 93–103 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02944163

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