The Extension Forestry team at Dixon Springs offers numerous outreach, educational, and training opportunities covering a wide variety of forestry and natural resources related topics. In addition to educational programming, we conduct forestry and invasive species research, maintain a demonstration forest and pollinator prairie, and produce maple syrup on site. Our mission is simple: to assist, advise, and encourage Illinois woodland owners to make informed management decisions for today, tomorrow, and the future. Watch for programs unique to Southern Illinois, or learn more at the state Extension Forestry website.
Invasive species research is a critical component of invasive species management. Research can provide a better understanding of the ecology and impacts of invasive species and can help determine the best control methods. This presentation will give updates on recent research conducted by the...
Garlic mustard is a high-priority invasive plant that harms native forest ecosystems in Illinois. Researchers from University of Illinois and University of Wisconsin collaborated to test at what growth stage herbicides can be used on garlic mustard and still stop the plants from producing viable...
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Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Program
Participants learn about forest ecology, tree identification, management planning, invasive species, timber harvest, managing for wildlife, forest soils, safe use of herbicides and chainsaws, tree planting, and many other skills related to forest management.
Forestry Resources
These technical publications are available to the public and provide valuable information on forest and tree health, forest stewardship, Illinois Big Tree Register, Illinois Forestry in Focus, invasive species, and silvics and forest ecology.
In addition to these technical publications, Illinois Extension Forestry provides presentations and other recorded content through our YouTube Channel.
Illinois Timber Price Bulletins
Custom Sawmills & Woodworkers StoryMap
Forest & Tree Health
Oak Skeletonizer Affecting Shingle Oak
Southeastern Forests and Climate Change: Illinois Supplement
Forest Stewardship
Professional Consulting Forester StoryMap
Agency or Staff Forester StoryMap
Illinois Forestry Best Management Practices
Plat of Survey and Tax Parcel Maps
Illinois Forestry Contractor’s List
Illinois Technical Forestry Assistance
Oak System Recovery: A Vision for Sustaining Oaks in Southern Illinois
Illinois Big Tree Register
Illinois Champion Trees StoryMap
Illinois Big Tree Nomination Form
Illinois Big Tree Nomination Guide
Geolocating Big Trees with GPS
Illinois Big Tree Volunteer Form
The Sine Method: A Better Tree Height Measurement Technique
Illinois Big Tree Inspector Training Guide
Illinois Forestry in Focus
Checklist of Illinois Native Trees
At the Crossroads of Forestry and Wildlife Management
Planning to Harvest Timber? Consider Hiring a Consultant
To Treat or Not to Treat? Should you treat your ash trees for emerald ash borer
Invasive Species
Invasive Plant Species Regulated by the Illinois Exotic Weed Act
Management of Invasive Plants and Pests of Illinois
Illinois Regulations Regarding Invasive Plant Species
Invasive Plant Phenology Report Series: 2016, 2017, 2018
Invasive Species Update: Jumping Worms
Invasive Species Update: Chaff Flower
Garlic Mustard: Homeowners, Land managers.
Winter Identification of Bush Honeysuckle: Factsheet, Video
Stiltgrass: Field Guide to the Identification of Japanese Stiltgrass, Japanese Stiltgrass Hidden Reproduction InfographicWineberry Invasive Species Factsheet
Giant Hogweed Comparison and Identification Sheet
Oriental vs American Bittersweet: Winter identification
Invasive Plant Responses to Silvicultural Practices in the South
Silvics & Forest Ecology
Checklist of Illinois Native Trees
Distinguishing Persimmon and Black Gum Leaves and Twigs
Identification Characteristics of Hickory Species Native to Illinois
Maximum Tree Age and Longevity
Forestry and Wildlife
Managing Forests for Bats in Illinois
Illinois Tree Farm Program
Tree Farm Program Orientation Manual
IDNR Division of Forest Resources
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