Brush Mowing

Damian Considine demonstrates the forestry mower's ability to mulch larger trees.

The rare ecosystems of prairie, savanna, woodland, and wetland struggle to persist due to inadequate use of prescribed fire and pressure from invasive species. Without help, even the most pristine habitats are prone to deterioration. Abandoning efforts to sustain native diversity in our natural areas, preserves, and parks would be condemning the essence of their preservation. In order to promote the health of native diversity in our natural areas, it’s up to us to rescript their fate. It falls to us then, to aid our natural areas through management.

With donations and help from dear supporters, we purchased the $300,000 “Dream machine” — the Fecon FTX200 forestry mower. The mower is a game changer that will clear invasive brush across all our natural areas in Lee and Ogle Counties.
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View the 2020 habitat renewal efforts using the forestry mower:  Brush mowing at Illinois DNR Franklin Creek Natural Area