Busse Woods, Natural preserve in Cook County, Illinois
The Busse Woods spans 3,700 acres of land, containing hardwood forests, wetlands, and a 590-acre reservoir connected by paved recreational trails.
The Forest Preserve District named the area after Commissioner William Busse in 1949, later establishing it as a National Natural Landmark in 1980.
The preserve maintains an elk herd in a 17-acre enclosure since 1925, when nine cows and one bull arrived from Yellowstone National Park.
Visitors access 10.4 miles of paved trails, including a 7.3-mile main loop, with boat rentals available at Busse Lake from April through October.
The Busse Forest Nature Preserve contains flatwoods with red maple, swamp white oak, and black ash trees growing in poorly draining soil conditions.
Location: Illinois
Location: Elk Grove Township
Operator: Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Website: https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/busse-woods
GPS coordinates: 42.02134,-88.01504
Latest update: June 4, 2025 08:07
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