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We're tasked by the state with responding to wildfires. We study weather patterns, drought cycles and the status of vegetation across the state to predict when and where dangerous fire conditions may occur. Should a wildfire ignite, we maintain a statewide network of strategically-placed teams of firefighters and equipment so that we're able to respond quickly when the call comes.
Rural fire departments respond to 80 percent of wildfires in Texas - and they do it with shoestring budgets and almost entirely with volunteers. We help fire departments pay for needed training and equipment and help Texans learn how to prevent, prepare for and protect against wildfire.
With roughly 94 percent of forestland in Texas privately owned, the trees, forests—and the benefits they provide - rests in the hands of thousands of Texans. While keeping the entire state's forested landscape in mind, we inform and educate landowners on sustainable land management practices.
We work with communities to plant, care for and conserve trees. We empower local volunteers to make a positive impact in their communities. We are here to assist when disaster strikes with damage assessments, information, technical assistance and long-term recovery.
We analyze and monitor forests, landscapes and communities for susceptibility to health and wildfire risks. We take action with education, information, diagnosis and treatment. We know that any information we have is more powerful when we give it to you.
We can help quench your thirst for learning. Explore links to identify trees using their leaves and branches, create your own tree trails and experience Texas history from the perspective of a witness tree. Share activities in the classroom to open up a world of conservation for new generations.
Rural fire departments respond to 80 percent of the wildfires in Texas - and they do it with shoestring budgets and a staff often made up almost entirely of volunteers. Sometimes they need a little help. Our programs help fire departments pay for needed training and equipment. We also help communities and property owners learn to prevent, prepare for and protect against wildfire.
We work with communities to plant, care for and conserve trees where people live, work and play. We foster appreciation and stewardship of urban forests empowering local volunteers to make a positive impact in their communities. We are here to assist when disaster strikes. From damage assessment, to information and technical assistance, to long-term recovery - we help property owners and communities thrive.
Our experts research, analyze and carefully monitor forests, landscapes and communities for susceptibility to health and wildfire risks. We take action with education, information, diagnosis and treatment. We know that any information or knowledge we have is more powerful when we give it to you. As a state agency, our responsibility is share what we know.
If you have an unquenchable thirst for learning, we offer programs and information that you may either explore independently or share with a group. Learn about trees, forests, the benefits they provide and the challenges they face. Read stories about trees that are living witness to Texas history. Locate champion trees across the state. And bring activities into the classroom to open a world of conservation to a new generation.
+Conservation Education Resources
Insects & Diseases
Tree Identification
Famous Trees of Texas
Texas Big Tree Registry
State Forests & Arboretums
Bastrop - A Story of Wildfire and Restoration
Video Gallery
Photo Gallery
Podcasts
Geocaching
+Monthly Map Monday
We have a series of geocaches throughout Texas to showcase various aspects of our agency and properties we manage. Find TAMFS Geocaches below and sign up for free at geocaching.com. Then grab your GPS unit or download a geocaching app on your smartphone and head outdoors to begin your search.
To celebrate Smokey Bear's 70th birthday in 2014, Texas A&M Forest Service created a commemorative geocoin to help spread Smokey's wildfire prevention message across the country, and the world. Have you been able to find one of Smokey Bear’s 70th Birthday Geocoins?
Prescribed fire is a useful management tool and provides numerous benefits to our ecosystem. Find Prescribed Fire Geocoins all over Texas and around the world.
Smokey Bear's 75th birthday in 2019 was a nationwide celebration. To help celebrate and to wish Smokey a Happy 75th Birthday, Texas A&M Forest Service created a 75th birthday cake geocoin to help spread Smokey's wildfire prevention message. If you're lucky, you might run across one of Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday Geocoins.
Visit the Jones State Forest in Conroe to find the Texas A&M Forest Service TB Hotel where trackables are often found. You can also find several caches hidden on the forest by fellow geocachers at geocaching.com
Texas A&M Forest Service has hidden 13 geocaches at various offices throughout Texas. View a map or find cache pages on Geocaching.com.
TAMFS - Headquarters
TAMFS - Fairchild State Forest
TAMFS - Kirby State Forest
TAMFS - Masterson State Forest
TAMFS - Merkel Office
TAMFS - Nichols Arboretum
TAMFS - Petty Arboretum
TAMFS - Siecke State Forest
TAMFS - Idalou
TAMFS - Hudson
TAMFS - La Grange
TAMFS - Nacogdoches
TAMFS - Fort Stockton
Find current wildfire activity, Texas fire potential, news and more.
Research reinforces what much of the forestry community already knows — that trees have a positive impact on human health. Learn more.
Storms often leave trees looking bare and deflated—but these looks can be deceiving. Trees have an uncanny ability to recover from storm damage. Before assuming your trees are lost, give them a quick assessment.
Watering trees during the Texas drought Over 99% of Texas is under drought conditions, creating negative impacts to our landscape – especially to trees.
Application period for Community Wildfire Defense Grant now open Eligible communities in Texas can apply now for a federal grant administered by Texas A&M Forest Service to plan for and mitigate against risks created by wildfire.
Eligible communities in Texas can apply now for a federal grant administered by Texas A&M Forest Service to plan for and mitigate against risks created by wildfire.
Caution warranted as Texas continues to experience hot and dry conditions As hot and dry conditions persist, extremely dry vegetation will continue to support wildfire activity across much of the state, even as surface moisture increases in some areas.