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The Illinois Forestry Association (IFA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to:
- Providing a statewide voice for common forestry interests in Illinois
- Networking, fellowship, and sharing information
- Connecting people to available technical and forest management training
- Leveraging activities of local forestry groups for greater impact
- Lobbying forestry and natural resources issues in Springfield
- Advocating the wise-use and management of our forest resources
- Provide timely updates to policy makers and government agencies about critical forestry issues and activities
- Connect members through the Illinois Forestry Association Web site
- Sponsor statewide conferences and symposia on forestry topics
- Develop a comprehensive directory of available technical, financial, and education resources pertinent to Illinois forestry
- Conduct educational workshops, forestry tours, and projects demonstrating rural and community forest management and care
- Promote strategies for improving commercial viability of Illinois' forest industry
- Develop marketing materials that promote use of Illinois forest products