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Legacy Tree Program Task Force
Illinois Big Tree Register, Magnolia acuminata, Springfield, Illinois, Nominators: Larry Mahan and James Ream Image from the University of Illinois Extension
On August 9th 2024 Public Act 103-0863, created the Legacy Tree Program Task Force Act. This Act creates a Task Force to establish recommendations for the creation of a statewide legacy tree recognition program to promote the identification, awareness, commemoration, and preservation of significant trees in the State by no later than June 30, 2028.
The Legacy Tree Program Task Force will meet quarterly and the first meeting will be virtual and is scheduled for July 23rd 2025 from 10 am. to 12 pm.