Fox River Bluffs Cropland Conversion

In 2020, the Kendall County Forest Preserve District planted over 30,000 trees and shrubs, and seeded just under 60-acres with prairie seed mixes as part of the Fox River Bluffs Cropland Conversion project. 

The trees and shrubs were planted over the course of 8-work days using a tractor-pulled tree planter loaned to the District by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.  The planter works to open a gap in the soil that seedlings, or whips, are pushed into before closing behind.  Once planted, the soil is pushed back into place to insure proper soil contact.  After 5-years, the seedlings are now growing taller than the surrounding vegetation.  This Chronolog will help chart the growth of these trees at Fox River Bluffs, which are helping generate revenue for the District through the sale of voluntary carbon credits.  

 

 

About Kendall County Forest Preserve District:

The Kendall County Forest Preserve District  is a local government agency within the State of Illinois dedicated to conserving natural areas and connecting people to nature.  The mission of the District is to acquire, preserve, and manage natural areas and open spaces, provide environmental education, and provide recreational opportunities for Kendall County residents.  The District currently owns 3,000 acres of land within 21-forest preserve areas.  Preserve areas are located primarily along the Fox River and its tributaries, and the Aux Sable Creek.  Preserve amenities and services include recreational trails, event venues, overnight campgrounds, picnic shelters, fishing ponds, educational programming, and horsemanship lessons.

For more information, visit http://kendallforest.com