Lincoln Heritage RC&D on the Land Conservation Assistance Network

Lincoln Heritage RC&D
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last updated: April 2022

The Lincoln Heritage RC&D is a non-profit located in East Central Illinois in Champaign, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar and Vermilion counties (2,429,344 acres).

The RC&D is composed of representatives from the Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) and a County Board representative from each of the six counties it serves.

Approximately three-quarters of the area is agricultural with corn and soybeans being the major crops. Significant forested areas can be found in Vermilion, Edgar, Coles and Cumberland counties.

Services:

Forestry Management:
Hosts workshops to promote active management and to increase health and value of the woodlands in East Central Illinois

Protecting Pollinators:
Collects and dispenses milkweed pods to promote plantings for the monarch butterfly, and conducts workshops to educate the public on the importance of pollinators

Youth Education & Engagement:
Hosts educational field days and presents at community events to provide opportunities for youth to learn about natural resources

Prescribed Burning:
Assists with about 200 acres of prescribed burns each year on private grasslands and woodlands to control undesirable and invasive plant species and encourage healthy habitat development

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Lincoln Heritage RC&D is not employed by or affiliated with the Land Conservation Assistance Network, and the Network does not certify or guarantee their services. The reader must perform their own due diligence and use their own judgment in the selection of any professional.