To acquire… and hold lands containing one or more natural forests or parts thereof or lands connecting such forests or parts thereof.
Three definitive phases mark the history of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. The first deals with the actual formation of the District.
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center can be rented out for private parties, weddings, birthdays and more.
Members of the public may make requests for inspection or for copies of public records for the FPDCC under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”).
The 2012 budget continues to move the district towards greater accountability and efficiency, while also better aligning with its mission to preserve and protect the natural lands and beauty of the forests
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County works closely with Cook County government’s Bureau of Human Resources for recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, training and termination of Forest Preserve District personnel.
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County works closely with other organizations throughout the region. Check out some of our partners!