Prairie Hills Resource Conservation and Development Inc.

Prairie Hills is an Illinois nonprofit, U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Prairie Hills was formed in 1976 by the six County Boards and six Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren Counties.
 

• Features - Assistance for economic and community development, land conservation, water management, and environmental concerns.
• Benefits - We care for and protect resources that improve the area's economy, environment, and living standards.
• People - Our Council members and staff come from your neighborhood with backgrounds in banking, forestry, economic development, education and community development.
• Action - Helping you find solutions to your problems is what we are about.  The strength of our program relies on our commitment to serve you.

• Land and Water Conservation - Forest management and consultation, tree and nut planting, prairie grass establishment and renovations.
• Economic Development - Revolving loan program, timber sale administration, hunting outfitters, geographic information system planning.
• Community Development - Urban forestry, rural fire district water hydrant program, educational tours and field days.

1. Prairie Hills Forestry Consulting Service® began in 1992 to address the growing demand for professional forest services to the private and public timber industry.  Two professional foresters and a forest technician provide forestry consultation and management, tree and nut planting, timber stand improvement, timber sale administration, and appraisals.
+ Nearly 1 million trees have been planted on 2300 acres by Prairie Hills.
+ Landowners have received nearly $500,000 in income from our timber sales service.  This doubles the amount of money they could have received from selling direct to timber buyers.
+ Over 5000 acres of Illinois forest land have been improved through our efforts.
+ Nearly 300 acres of native prairie grasses and forbs have been planted.  We have a Truax no-till grass planter.
2. Hunt Prairie Hills® is an outfitting service that provides a hunting experience to sportsmen for white tail deer and turkey while providing alternative income to landowners.  Over fifty hunters have enjoyed western Illinois' scenic beauty and plentiful game.  Local businesses received much needed tourism dollars from our out-of-town guests.

• National Association of RC&Ds

• Prairie Rivers Resource Conservation and Development

• Southwestern Illinois Resource Conservation and Development
• Hunt Prairie Hills