Forestry

Announcements and Highlights

Illinois Champion Trees StoryMap

NEW – Please check out Extension Forestry’s new Champion Trees ArcGIS Online StoryMap that proudly showcases Illinois’ 88 champion and co-champion trees !!!

IL Big Tree Register (Updated)

The IL Big Tree Register was established in 1962 as a citizen outreach program to discover, record, recognize, and appreciate the largest native tree species here in the Prairie State.

Find a Consulting Forester

The Illinois Directory of Professional Consulting Foresters is provided for forest landowners, land trusts, businesses, and municipalities who require the expertise of a professional forester.

IDNR District Forester Offices

District foresters with the IDNR Division of Forest Resources are available to assist private woodland owners with on-site technical assistance.

Forest Trees of Illinois - 10th ed.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of almost 150 native and introduced tree species that are found in Illinois. Species are presented by both scientific name and common name.

Invasive Species

A guide to managing invasive plants and pests of Illinois. Invasive species cause damage by changing the habitat for wildlife and native plants or by negatively impacting forest or agricultural resources.

Illinois Timber Price Bulletins

These reports can be used as a rough guide to estimate fair market value of standing timber and delivered log prices and to calculate timber basis for tax and / or appraisal purposes.

Extension Forestry Programs

The Extension Forestry team offers numerous outreach, educational, and training opportunities covering a wide variety of forestry and natural resources related topics.
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