Trees

Events

Site, Species Selection, and Construction Damage

January 15, 2025

Planting and Improper Practices

January 29, 2025

Rooted: A plant-based conference

February 8, 2025

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Tree Identification and Health Assessment

February 12, 2025

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Blog Posts

The stubborn beauty of oak leaves: marcescence explained

December 6, 2024

Three of my most prized trees are the oaks we planted in our front yard shortly after we moved. They share our front yard with a black gum (Nyssa...

Three steps for a long-lasting live Christmas Tree

December 5, 2024

The secret to having a live Christmas tree staying fresh and keeping its needles is to start fresh and take the steps necessary to keep it that way....

The Hidden Dangers of Sharing Firewood: Protecting Our Trees

November 8, 2024

If there is one certainty for all humans is that we are drawn to natural elements. Two of the best examples are how we can become transfixed when...

From trees to trouble: how leaves harm water quality

October 25, 2024

The natural process of trees shedding leaves in the fall is the most visible sign of trees preparing for winter dormancy. Shedding leaves is a tree’s...

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News Releases

View from the ground looking up to a tall tree filled with green leaves.

December 18, 2024

Tree series strives to teach proper care techniques to lengthen lifespan of Illinois trees
URBANA, Ill. — Trees are essential to nature’s landscape and our daily lives. Understanding and providing proper and routine maintenance is important to ensure their best life and healthier urban forest. Communities with healthy, viable trees are more likely to be impacted through improved air...

November 25, 2024

Enjoy the Magic of Natural Christmas Trees This Holiday Season
The National Christmas Tree Association reports that approximately 25–30 million natural Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year, offering families a sustainable and festive way to celebrate the season. Unlike artificial trees made from petroleum-based plastics, natural Christmas...

November 21, 2024

Forestry Extension and Research Specialist Chris Evans to Lead Winter Tree ID Workshop at Carlyle Lake
University of Illinois Extension in Clinton County is excited to announce a Winter Tree Identification Workshop led by Forestry Extension and Research Specialist Chris Evans. This engaging and educational event will take place on December 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center...

man in safety vest with ipad looking at a tree trunk in a forest

September 5, 2024

Learn how to properly manage your forest
Join Chris Evans, University of Illinois Extension Forestry Specialist for a Forest Management Plan Workshop on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elizabeth Community Building, HWY 20 West, Elizabeth, IL. There will be a $40 fee to attend this workshop. Pre-registration is...

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Videos

Be Safe When Trimming Trees Near Power Lines

Trees and power lines often find themselves mingling together causing safety concerns and requiring a utility’s attention. Oftentimes people aren’t happy about what has to happen next. From funny shaped trees to proper trimming techniques to picking out the right tree to plant around lines, this...

Invasive Plants and Fire: Increasers, Decreasers, and Management Strategies

Invasive plants have variable responses to fire depending on species, phenology at time of fire, fire intensities, residence time, and other factors. This presentation by Extension Forestry Research Technician Kevin Rohling reviews invasive plant responses to fire and how managers and landowners...