Forestry

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Beginning Forest Landowner Program
Extension Forestry offers new or beginning forest landowners the opportunity to learn how to manage their forests. Apply for the 2024-25 program!
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Summer 2024 Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series
Illinois has 4.8 million acres of forest land. From shading homes and feeding wildlife to producing oxygen and filtering water, trees do a lot of heavy lifting. Give them a hand by discovering innovative, research-based management options.
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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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Emerald Ash Borer Training
Training materials for ash tree identification, emerald ash borer identification, and control options for homeowners
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StoryMap Directories
Our StoryMap directories provide updated, easy to access information on foresters and resources available in Illinois.
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Planting trees in fall brings benefits spring doesn't afford
JOLIET, Ill – As the forecast starts showing cooler temperatures, many people are ready to get outside and continue to soak up the last bit of sunshine before winter.  But while people are focused on summer activities that they love, things like gardening and planting are often dismissed as...
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Mark your calendars for Nature Trails Day
Bloomington, IL- The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists are thrilled to announce Nature Trails Day will be hosted at COMLARA Park this September, and if you have not participated in this event before, now is the time to check it out!   There are various...
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