Forestry

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.

Woodland Protection Ordinance

In our staff meeting and subsequent discussions, Pat Glenn suggested another approach to woodland protection which would eliminate nonconformance as a concern, eliminate the creation of a map and overlay district, eliminate the need to determine existing non-conforming properties and possibly provide for greater clarity in administration. [more]

Riverwoods Eco-Study - Help
By the Riverwoods Preservation Council

The Riverwoods Preservation Council is embarking on a new adventure . . . and we need your help!

We are looking for property to study the health of our woodlands. How healthy are our trees? Are invasives taking over? Is habitat for our wildlife surviving? What is the future of the woodlands that make Riverwoods so distinct? Hard to believe that such an important study has never been done, but true!

Many of you enthusiastically volunteered your properties when we applied for a state grant last February. (Thanks so much!) Well, no grants were awarded to anyone. So we're trying again.

We've decided to do our study, whether or not we get a grant. We'll be starting as soon as the weather gets a bit warmer. Professionals will guide us, so that we do this correctly and the results will be valid.

Here's how you can help: If you have wooded areas on your property and would be willing to have them studied during the growing season, please contact us at: riverwoodsrpc@comcast.net or 847-374-1786.