Resources
These technical publications are available to the public and provide valuable information on forest and tree health, forest stewardship, 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 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