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Invasive Species Control
River to River CWMA
The River to River Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) is a partnership between federal & state agencies, organizations, and universities aimed at coordinating efforts and programs to address the threat of invasive plants in Southern Illinois. It’s focus includes education, early deduction, prevention, control and research.
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Prescribed Burning
S.I. Prescribed Burn Association
The Southern Illinois Prescribed Burn Association is a multi-county partnership of private landowners and area conservationists working together to restore and maintain landscapes using controlled fire application. Prescribed burning is a key land management tool used to maintain native prairie, oak-hickory forest, old fields, and barrens.
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Forest Restoration
Let the Sun Shine In
Let the Sun Shine In! (LSSI) is an innovative conservation program aimed at maintaining and restoring oak-dominated forest communities. To help save the forest ecosystem of Southern Illinois, the LSSI program works directly with land owners to promote forest management techniques that allow more sunlight into the forests to improve plant life & native habitats.
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Non-native Invasive Species Removal
Forest Restoration Support Team
The Forest Restoration Support Team is a community-driven workforce of private landowners and volunteers, working together for healthier Illinois forests. Our educational workshops and volunteer workdays are open to everyone interested in learning more about the identification, ecology and control of non-native invasive species. Membership is not required to participate.