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 W. Elizabeth, IL. There will be a $40 fee to attend this workshop.  Pre-registration is required by October 16 to attend the workshop and lunch is included in your registration. To register or for more information please visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw or call the Extension Office at 815-858-2273. 

Forest management is a way to get the most out of your forest, whether your goals are increasing timber value, wildlife habitat, beauty and recreation, or just having a healthy forest. Effective forest management starts with a plan! 

This workshop will cover how managers and landowners can set goals for their forests, what programs are available to assist in forest management planning, understanding a forest management plan and its recommended practices, and a discussion on the trends and issues facing forests in northwestern Illinois. The day will end with a tour of a managed forest.

This workshop will be useful for any forest manager whether you are just thinking about starting to manage your forest or you already have a plan in place.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this program, please call the Extension Office at 815-858-2273. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.