Learning About Trees

Find programs and information to learn more about trees, forests, the benefits they provide, and the challenges they face.

The Texas Forest Literacy Plan helps Texans understand and appreciate the importance of forests. It provides a framework to increase knowledge, skills, and actions related to Texas forests and sustainable forest management.

Forester showing students a small tree

Explore our many resources to learn more about trees and the forestry industry.

Calculate the value of the trees at your home, school campus, or local park with our mobile Tree Trails application. 

Forest students walking on trail in forest

Autumn marks the transition of hot summer days to cooler temperatures and sometimes vibrant leaf color.  Texas is an underrated leaf peeping destination with multiple parks focused on hardwooforest conservation.