Village of Riverwoods, Illinois

The trees and forests in the Village of Riverwoods, are a treasured community asset. The protection and enhancement of these resources has been a priority of village residents for many years. The Forestry Department administers the village's Tree Preservation Ordinance, coordinates programs for the control of invasive plants and reforestation plantings, reviews building permit applications to address tree preservation and landscaping requirements, conducts annual surveys to identify diseased trees and trees that may be hazardous to village owned streets, works with other village departments to coordinate tree and landscape efforts for village public improvement projects, provides informational and educational material for residents, and responds to resident inquiries.

The village's forestry consultant, Urban Forest Management, Inc. of Fox River Grove, Illinois, has worked with the elected and appointed officials of the village for many years to provide technical input to our forestry programs.

Gypsy Moth Update

By Kirsten Stewart, Urban Forest Management

The Village Forester is continuing to monitor the gypsy moth population in and around the Village. If you have gypsy moths on your property, please report it to the Village Hall at 945-3990. The Village Forester will include your property in the annual egg mass survey, which helps determine the areas to be sprayed the following spring, if spraying is necessary to help control the population.

Riverwoods Tree Count

The RPC is continuing its program to count the larger trees in the Village. The program will determine to what extent a mature forest exists in Riverwoods. Trees with a diameter of two feet or greater will be located, measured and identified, and the 10 largest trees will be reported to the community. Acorns and seeds from the largest trees will be collected and planted, to help grow the next generation of oaks.

The RPC seeks your permission for our counters to enter your property. We also welcome additional resident-volunteer counters. Please call Howie Patterson at 847-945-9281 to provide access and to volunteer.