Tip of the Week – Illinois Forest Facts… Did You Know?
Illinois may be known for vast prairies and plains, but the forests are also a wonderful part of our state. The very first forestry course ever taught in our nation was at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Illinois has a long and rich history with our forests. 97% of Illinois forest trees are classified […]
Tip of the Week – Do you have the Largest Tree in Illinois?
Since 1962 the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has registered the largest native trees in the state. The Illinois Big Tree Register is a cooperative effort between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to bring recognition and appreciation for the largest native tree species in our state. […]