Forest Inventory & Analysis

The forest inventory analysis program is a census for trees. We measure forest plots across the state every five to 10 years to determine growth, composition, and mortality, as well as land use changes and wildfire potential.
Hand measuring tree size with yellow tape

All Resources on Forest Inventory & Analysis

  • Over 315 students from 13 states are expected to attend the 20th annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy that will be held from Oct. 13-25 at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility located north of Bastrop.
  • The U.S. Forest Service published the first-ever urban forest assessment—citing the composition and health of the Austin, Texas urban forest, the benefits it provides, and documenting the contributions trees make to the environment, economy and the well-being of the community’s residents. Texas A&M
  • The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program is a national program overseen by the USDA Forest Service that provides comprehensive data on the status, trends, and health of the nation’s forests. The program is instrumental in monitoring forest conditions, which supports sustainable forest management and informs policy decisions.   Land is considered forested if it is […]
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