Forestry

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Forest Stewardship Series

Extension Forestry is hosting its sixth annual webinar series with free live webinars at 2pm Wednesday in July.
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Introduction to Invasive Species Management

Learn how to manage invasive plants in this two-day hybrid program that starts with a day of online learning followed by regional field days
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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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Conference strengthens communities against emerging environmental challenges
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions, it’s increasingly important to adopt responsible stewardship, manage new diseases and pests, and apply sustainable practices...
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