Southwestern Illinois RC&D, Inc.

Southwestern Illinois RC&D

In late 2004, the RC&D and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources agreed to support a position which will assist central and southern Illinois communities in their urban forestry needs. The Urban Forestry Coordinator for central and southern Illinois, serves the following counties: Alexander, Bond, Calhoun, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, Lawrence, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Massac, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, St. Clair, Saline, Shelby, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, and Williamson.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to inventory and monitor municipal forestry programs, to provide technical support for Tree City USA applications, Arbor Day programs, tree inventories, tree ordinances, forest management plans, grant applications, and public education programs and trainings. Interested communities and organizations are encouraged to contact the Southwestern Illinois RC&D, Inc. for more information about services and support.