The institute's mission is to integrate, strengthen, and redirect the school's forestry research, education, and outreach to address the needs of the 21st century and a globalized environment. The Global Institute fosters leadership through innovative programs, activities, and research to support sustainable forest management worldwide.

Institute Web site

• Program on Forest Certification
• The Forests Dialogue Secretariat
• Program on Private Forests
• School Forests
• Yale Forest Forum