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A Public-Private Partnership Confronts the Challenges of Nature-Based Solutions, Including Urban Growth, Logging Pressures and a Warming Planet
April 13, 2021 The new map directory provides contact information for foresters with Illinois Extension, National Wild Turkey Federation, and Illinois Department of Natural Resources who are available to provide technical guidance to Illinois woodland owners. URBANA, Ill. – When a diseased tree falls in your backyard forest, do you know who to call? The University of Illinois Extension forestry team led by Forestry Specialist Jay Hayek recently launched two new map directories to help Illinois woodland owners maintain healthy forests. “These directories will help anyone with questions ab...
Pontiac Daily Leader BLOOMINGTON — Trees can live hundreds of years, but from pests and diseases to improper care and installation, urban trees are not living as long as their forest counterparts. Many urban trees only live 20% of their life span. Whether you are new to tree care or a seasoned professional, the 2021 Urban Tree Conference presented virtually by University of Illinois Extension will provide practical strategies to extend the life of urban trees. The conference will start on Jan. 7 with three weeks of morning sessions on Thursdays and Fridays and will cover basic horticulture ...