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A recent census of San Antonio’s urban forest counted 137.8 million trees in and around the city that work to reduce air pollution, temperatures and stormwater runoff, while storing carbon, improving human health and just plain beautifying the Alamo City.

Thanks to community support and a cost share grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, Friberg-Cooper Volunteer Fire Department added a new water tender to their fleet. “Our department did not have a water tender and had to depend on neighboring fire departments to shuttle water while on fire response,” said Friberg-Cooper VFD […]

Texas A&M Forest Service has opened a single engine air tanker base in Alpine, Texas to assist with wildfire response across the state.

ROCHELLE, Texas – Placid Community Volunteer Fire Department added a 2021 International brush truck to their fleet, with its primary mission being large fires and rescue. The truck can carry 1,000 gallons of water, hasdrafting capabilities,s and responds well as a fast attack apparatus. “There isn’t access to water in our county, so having the […]

MELVIN, Texas –- Melvin Volunteer Fire Department replaced a 35-year-old truck with a new 2020 custombuilt a brush truck thanks to local support and a cost-share grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire DepartmentAssistance Program. “This truck will be one of our urban interface apparatus,” said Melvin VFD President Ceth Holubec. “The truck is equipped with […]

In February, Texas experienced historic winter storms. Our Central Texas staff performed roadside assessments of tree damage following the ice events that occurred in their area on February 11th and February 17th. ArcGIS Collector was used for the data collection, with an ArcGIS Online viewer for managers to see the data (including photos) being collected […]

The Southern Region of the U.S. Forest Service Forest Legacy Program acquired 23,327 acres in 2020, utilizing nearly $23 million in the form of competitive grants for conservation easements and fee simple purchases.

How valuable is it to actively manage your forestland? Landowners can now explore the added financial and environmental benefits of land management through the Texas A&M Forest Service Forest Stewardship Dashboard.

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Longleaf Pine Implementation Team have announced available funding for private landowners interested in restoring and enhancing longleaf pine ecosystems on their property.

The Nature Challenge website launched today, connecting Texans with fun, creative ways to explore the outdoors, learn new skills and get involved in their community.