2005
National Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries Annual Literature Award
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About Starhill Forest Arboretum
Located on 48 acres in southern Menard County, IL, Starhill Forest is a private arboretum owned and operated by the Sternberg family since 1976. The land has been farmed and grazed since the mid-19th century, when Abraham Lincoln traveled on the same road during his New Salem days.

Old trees in the forested areas date to about 1850, and the oldest planted trees were started from seed in 1964 and transplanted from another location. Permanent records kept by Starhill Forest include provenance information, propagation method and year, mapped location within the arboretum via a surveyed grid system, and other data. In addition, permanent records of other taxa that have been tested and have not survived include cause of death, when known.

The primary scientific collection is a quercetum (oak) comprising the living reference collection recognized by the North American Plant Preservation Council. Additionally, approximately 150 other genera of woody plants are available for study, as well as herb and perennial landscapes, a native prairie garden, several provenance tests, and a conifer plantation.

GIS Location — North 39°56.1' / West 89°48.1'
Mean Elevation — 560 feet (180m) MSL
Topographic Relief — Approximately 80 feet (25m)
Accessioned Living Taxa — Approximately 600

Certified Tree Farm National ID No. 20018831

We welcome your scheduled visit E-mail your hosts  Guy and Edie Sternberg
We offer lectures about oaks, historic trees, native trees,
and other tree-related topics, available in any English-speaking country
and tailored for any audience level.

Please contact us for more information.

 

 

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