While dead trees may not be the most attractive part of a forest, they are essential to its health. As dead wood is decomposed (by fungi, bacteria and other life forms) it aids new plant growth by returning important nutrients to the ecosystem. Photo by: Philip Walker
In this Issue:
- Forest Preserves Police Introduce Mental Health Awareness Liaison
- Inventory of Picnic Grove Trees Starts Management Plan
- New Plan Identifies Forest Preserves’ Trail Priorities
- Video Highlights How Wildlife Biologists Contribute to Disease Surveillance
- Latest News: Five Fun Facts about Hummingbird Moths, Consider Doing Business with the Forest Preserves, Save the Date: Party for the Preserves on Sept 24, Dinner Under the Tent at the Beautiful George Dunne Golf Course
- Upcoming Events
- Volunteer Opportunities
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