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A Community Wildfire Protection Plan is a framework for helping communities prepare for and mitigate wildfire threats. The Jefferson County Community Wildfire Protection Plan outlines goals and objectives and prioritizes mitigation strategies designed to protect people, property, natural resources and critical infrastructure from wildfire.

The groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant investment in East Texas emergency response capabilities and forest stewardship. The new facility is designed to provide modernized infrastructure to support wildfire response, incident management and natural resource assistance throughout the region.

Fireworks are a longstanding tradition of Fourth of July celebrations, but they also pose a risk to people, property and natural resources when used improperly. Taking simple precautions can help prevent injuries and reduce the risk of wildfire.

The Good Neighbor Authority allows state forestry agencies to conduct forest management work on national forest lands. In Texas, this partnership helps both agencies meet forest management needs while creating meaningful benefits for forests, wildlife and communities.

Through its partnership with the Texas Military Department, Texas A&M Forest Service expands its aviation capabilities to respond to emerging incidents across the state.

Texas A&M Forest Service recently launched Wood Flow South, an interactive website that provides insights into the volume, value and trends of the global forest products trade across the timber supply chain.

Texas A&M Forest Service recently approved $29.3 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.

Texas A&M Forest Service has confirmed emerald ash borer in Young, Montague and Clay counties.

Applications are open for Texas A&M Forest Service’s Mechanical Fuel Reduction and Prescribed Fire grants.

Seven McAllen ISD elementary campuses will soon become home to new schoolyard forests designed to create cooler, greener outdoor spaces for students and surrounding communities.