How many stakeholders are on the IL Forestry Development Act Council?

• A. 12
• B. 24
• C. 36
• D. 48

Answer: (B)

The number on the council is fixed by the statute to twenty-four members. This size is chosen to balance broad representation of forestry stakeholders with a practical, workable group thatCan meet, discuss, and make decisions efficiently. The idea is to include diverse interests—such as timber producers, wood products industries, landowners, conservation or environmental groups, academics or extension agents, local government, and state agencies—without making the council unwieldy. Too few members can leave important perspectives out, while too many can hinder coordination and timely decision-making. So, twenty-four is the most sensible, statute-based balance for a council of this kind.