Forestry

Announcements and Highlights

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Poison Hemlock

Poison hemlock is a toxic plant found commonly in open areas in Illinois. Learn the risks, how to identify it, and how to manage it.

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Forestry Spring Webinar Series

The recordings from the Extension Forestry Spring Webinar Series are now available for viewing on our YouTube Channel.
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Find an Illinois Champion Tree

The Champion Trees StoryMap showcases Illinois’ 94 biggest and smallest champion and co-champion trees.
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Find a Consulting Forester

The Directory of Professional Consulting Foresters StoryMap is now available to those requiring on-site technical forestry assistance.

Forest Trees of Illinois

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.
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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.
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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.
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StoryMap Directories

Our StoryMap directories provide updated, easy to access information on foresters and resources available in Illinois.
Upcoming Events

  1. Annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop - 2023
    Dixon Springs Agricultural Center, Simpson, IL (Pope County)

  1. Piney Creek Ravine Ecology Hike

  1. 2023 Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School
    Knights of Columbus Hall

  1. PSEP Testing in Pope County
    Dixon Spring Agricultural Center (Pope County)
  2. Grow Your Own Backyard Tree Fruit
    Ida Public Library, Belvidere (Boone County)
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