Forestry

Announcements and Highlights

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Forest Stewardship Series

Extension Forestry is hosting its sixth annual webinar series with free live webinars at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays 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.
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Forest Trees of Illinois

The 10th edition of 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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Extension Forester Chris Evans shows off homemade maple syrup at a workshop.
Maple syrup workshop continues sweet tradition with tenth-annual event
SIMPSON, Ill. — Each February, local participants brave the cold to learn more about maple syrup production at an annual workshop at Dixon Springs Ag Center. The event is a fun day for the entire family, with a 4-H fundraiser pancake breakfast to start the morning and hands-on activities for...
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Extension foresters protect trees, empower landowners
URBANA, Ill. — As the saying goes, the hope is that trees will “bloom where they’re planted.” Still, sometimes even these plant powerhouses need help overcoming challenges like invasive species, urban...
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Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference returns to support Midwest landowners
URBANA, Ill. — The Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference, one of the largest gatherings for forest landowners in the Midwest, returns this spring. For more than 25 years, the conference has provided resources to forest landowners in the Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin area to better manage their...
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