Events

Urban Trees are a Matter of Life and Death

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025
Urban trees can have a profound effect on human health. 

The first presentation in the 2025 Forestry Stewardship Series will discuss three studies linking urban trees with positive health…

Legacy Trees: The Significance Of and How to Manage our Forest Elders

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025

Legacy trees are defined by many names, shapes, sizes, and stories. This talk will define a legacy tree and explore the history and benefits of some of the oldest trees on our Illinois landscape.…

Staying Inside the Lines: Best Practices for Firebreak Design

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025

Prescribed fire is an important management tool in forests and grasslands. A well-designed and correctly installed firebreak is the first line of defense in keeping your burn safe and effective.…

Emerging Invasive Species Across Illinois

Forestry Stewardship Series 2025

Keeping tabs on the latest invasive species in our region is critical to implementing successful management strategies, such as Early Detection and Rapid Response. This presentation will cover…