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Illinois Forest Action Plan

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The Illinois Forest Action Plan, presented by the Illinois Forestry Development Council with support from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, reviews the current conditions and trends of forest resources, threats to forest lands and resources, priority areas within Illinois and the Midwest, and strategies for improving the conditions of our forests.

Read the Illinois Forest Action Plan

About

About the Illinois Forestry Development Council

The Illinois Forestry Development Council was created in 1983 upon passage of the Illinois Forestry Development Act (525 ILCS 15). The 29 members of the Council represent the following interests or groups: woodland owners, farmers, forest/wood products industry, urban forestry, environmental concerns, state and federal agencies, the General Assembly, and the Governor’s office. The Council’s charge is to identify and evaluate the social, economic, scientific, and educational value of Illinois’s forest lands and forest products industries.

About the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

The mission of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is to manage, conserve, and protect Illinois’ natural, recreational, and cultural resources; further the public’s understanding and appreciation of those resources; and promote the education, science, and public safety of Illinois’ natural resources for present and future generations.

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  • Conservation @ Home

    Conservation @ Home

    Conservation@Home is the ultimate everyone-can-do-something program!  It starts with you making some earth-conscious choices in your home landscape. Replace some turf grass with beautiful and drought-resistant native plants, maybe install a rain barrel or two and reduce or eliminate your chemical use.

    The Conservation Foundation
  • Conservation @ Work

    Conservation @ Work

    Some of the largest landholders around are businesses, schools and churches whose properties offer a tremendous opportunity to impact water quality and wildlife in the region. Conservation@Work offers resources to educate business owners and organizational leaders on the benefits of native plants, ways to conserve the rainwater that falls on their land, proper management of invasive species, and how to reduce chemical use and watering.

    The Conservation Foundation