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WATER RESOURCES AND BMPS: TEXAS FORESTRY BMPS

Texas Forestry BMPs

The Texas Forestry BMPs app is based on theTexas Forestry Best Management Practices Handbook, the state manual for protecting water quality during forest operations.

This convenient, native app is a quick reference guide that covers all forest activities, including the actual BMP guidelines, recommended specifications, schematics, tables, glossary, soils identifier tool, slope tool, and tree height tool.

Download the app at iTunes and Google Play.

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Texas A&M Forest Service honors personnel and service at its 2024 annual meeting
Texas A&M Forest Service held the agency’s annual personnel meeting today in Tyler, Texas. Statewide agency employees gathered to recognize the past year’s agency accomplishments and employee achievements.

Texas A&M Forest Service aids in East Texas community reforestation project
On Saturday, Nov. 9, Texas A&M Forest Service planted over 150 trees at Morris Frank Park Wetlands in Lufkin. During the event, 280 saplings were also distributed to community members.

Cost-share program available to help prevent Southern Pine Beetle threats
Texas A&M Forest Service is offering landowners financial and technical assistance through the Southern Pine Beetle cost-share program.

11/12/2024 6:00:00 PM
Texas A&M Forest Service honors personnel and service at its 2024 annual meeting
Texas A&M Forest Service held the agency’s annual personnel meeting today in Tyler, Texas. Statewide agency employees gathered to recognize the past year’s agency accomplishments and employee achievements.

11/11/2024 3:35:00 PM
Texas A&M Forest Service aids in East Texas community reforestation project
On Saturday, Nov. 9, Texas A&M Forest Service planted over 150 trees at Morris Frank Park Wetlands in Lufkin. During the event, 280 saplings were also distributed to community members.

11/6/2024 3:15:00 PM
Cost-share program available to help prevent Southern Pine Beetle threats
Texas A&M Forest Service is offering landowners financial and technical assistance through the Southern Pine Beetle cost-share program.

WATER RESOURCES AND BMPS: TEXAS FORESTRY BMPS