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The World Forestry Center International Educators Institute (IEI) is the premier professional development program for experienced leaders in environmental education and forest research who are committed to advancing effective teaching and learning about the world's forests.

IEI is an innovative 7-day professional development program and forest study tour for the most active environmental educators and forest researchers working in the field today.

Combining content-rich, hands-on experiences in the field with a multicultural exchange of best practices in education and research, the World Forestry Center International Educators Institute seeks to significantly advance effective teaching and learning about the interrelated social, economic and environmental challenges facing the earth's forests.

World class scenery, special behind-the-scenes tours, unforgettable interviews with local people, excellent meals, and comfortable accommodations are combined each day with ample time for meaningful reflection, peer-to-peer leadership development, and outcome driven collaboration.

Led by an award-winning team of internationally recognized educators and natural resource specialists - supported by a growing network of senior advisors and alumni around the globe - The World Forestry Center International Educators Institute has attracted leaders from 33 countries and 36 states.