Below you will find links to informational pages covering topics from local nurseries and tree service providers to a bibliography of urban forestry literature.  Also included is the link to a Webquest educational project designed for high school seniors or college freshman.  Lastly is a link to a small photo gallery that illustrates some of the concepts of urban forestry.

Nurseries and Tree Service Providers
This page provides information about many of the local nurseries and tree service providers of southern Illinois.  If you have any additions or corrections please contact D. Close.

Forestry Consultants
When you need a professional opinion or assistance with your trees, you may wish to seek a private consultant.  Here are a few within our region.

Urban Forestry Organizations
Here you will find a list of private, state, federal, and nonprofit organizations that can provide technical support or serve as a general contact for information.

Urban Forestry Bibliography
This brief list of literature was compiled from  Gene Grey's Urban Forestry Comprehensive Management.  Check back in the future for a more extensive annotated bibliography.

The Importance of Community Forestry Programs -- A Webquest Project
This educational tool is available to teach students about the many facets of urban forestry ranging from economics to local politics.

Photo Gallery
This photo gallery provides an opportunity to illustrate some of the practices, problems, and realities encountered in community forestry in southern Illinois.