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Cicada Map of Central Illinois
Will the 2024 cicada invasion affect me
We have been hearing for months that two broods of periodical cicadas will emerge from the ground this May in central Illinois: the 13-year Brood XIX...
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Beyond the blossoms: The invasive threat of Callery Pears
If you’ve been out and about in central Illinois this past week, you’ve probably noticed quite a few things in bloom. Early blooming plants are easy...
Buds on an apple tree.
Spring pruning can hurt your tree's bank account
This year has certainly hosted an interesting spring, with bouts of summer-like weather followed by freezing temperatures and frost warnings.  From...
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This Arbor Day consider introducing agroforestry practices on your farm
Happy Arbor Day!  Every year people around the globe celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees in their communities.  To celebrate Arbor Day the ag way,...
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Oak Tree Planting Project Set for April 25 at Old Mill Park in Savanna
Carroll County 4-H is pleased to announce a collaborative effort with the Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District and Savanna Park District to initiate an oak tree planting project. This project aims to highlight the significance of preserving and promoting oak trees across Illinois...
Teens plant trees together in fairgrounds.
Green Trees Initiative adds 25 new trees to Perry County Fairgrounds
PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. - Illinois once held 14 million acres of trees, but that number has dropped to five million due to modern development practices. Illinois 4-H has partnered with Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout the state to help turn the tide by planting oak trees....
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Future forests rely on stewardship, knowledge of private landowners
FREEPORT, Ill. — A forest is many things. Trees provide food and shelter for wildlife. Their leaves clean the air, and their roots filter water, slow floods, and prevent soil erosion. Timber products are crucial to local economies and tourism. Forests and woodlands also once made up more than a...
Row of blooming Callery pear trees
Six replacement trees for invasive Callery pear
URBANA, Ill. — Now considered an invasive species, Callery pear is a widely used ornamental flowering tree with negative effects on native ecosystems. The tree is still bought, sold, and planted because it has not yet made the...
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Be Safe When Trimming Trees Near Power Lines

Trees and power lines often find themselves mingling together causing safety concerns and requiring a utility’s attention. Oftentimes people aren’t happy about what has to happen next. From funny shaped trees to proper trimming techniques to picking out the right tree to plant around lines, this...

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