Texas A&M Forest Service provides statewide leadership and technical assistance to ensure trees, forests and related natural resources are sustained for the benefit of all. The agency supports the state's incident response capability, protecting against wildfire and responding to a range of all-hazard incidents.
Fulfilling the service component of a land-grant university system, Texas A&M Forest Service has:
A Call to Serve
Providing technical assistance, program delivery and readily-available, easily-accessible, science-based information
A Duty to Protect
Providing protection against wildland fires and other all-hazard emergencies
The Commitment to Support
Promoting statewide forestry-based economic development, the environment and the well-being of the state
The Power of Partnership
Building partnerships and coalitions with other organizations that share our mission because we know we are stronger together
Texas A&M Forest Service Strategic Plan 2023-2027
The Texas A&M Forest Service strategic plan establishes and communicates the direction of the state forestry agency and creates a foundational strategy that balances long-term objectives, operational priorities and financial discipline. ¬The five-year strategic plan outlines the agency’s mission, vision, values, strategic destination and links to the agency’s action plans. Th¬is strategic plan builds upon the agency’s already strong foundation in order to prepare for future needs, challenges and opportunities.