Reforestation

The re-establishment of forest cover on land that was previously forested. This can be accomplished through natural or artificial methods.
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All Resources on Reforestation

  • Salvaging logs following weather-related disasters pose many challenges for landowners, foresters, timber buyers, loggers, and mills.   For example, salvaging fallen trees (downed logs) requires different skills and equipment than does harvesting standing timber. Landowners are often challenged with having an adequate logging workforce to salvage as much of the timber as possible before rot sets […]
  • Guide for planting of pine seedlings, container or bareroot, in the area primarily east of I-45 known as the Pineywoods region of East Texas, and primarily in the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Major Land Resource Area (MLRA) Regions 87B, 133B, 150A, and 152B.  For information regarding planting and establishment of Longleaf Pines, please see […]
  • Guide for planting of longleaf pine seedlings in the native range located primarily in the southeastern region of the area east of I-45 known as the Pineywoods region of East Texas, and primarily in the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Major Land Resource Area (MLRA) Regions 152B, southern portion of 133B, and the eastern portion […]
  • Guide for planting of hardwood seedlings in the area east of I-45 known as the Pineywoods region of East Texas, and primarily in the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Major Land Resource Area (MLRA) Regions 87B, 133B, 150A, and 152B.  Purpose Applicable to Species to consider Any native hardwood species, including sawtooth oak, suitable for […]
  • A story of wildfire and restoration The Lost Pines of Bastrop have been devistated by wildfires. We have partnered with several agencies to restore the unique Lost Pines ecosystem. Click through our storymap to learn more about wildfire in Bastrop, restoration, and more.
  • Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is a tree species native to North America, characterized by its potential to grow up to 120 feet tall and reach diameters of 2.5 feet. Longleaf pine forests were once widespread across the southern Coastal plains, covering approximately 90 million acres at the time of European colonization, but only 3 million […]
  • The Davis Mountains of West Texas contain some of the largest populations of Rocky Mountain Ponderosa pine, Pinus ponderosa var. scopulorum, in Texas. The Davis Mountains Preserve, founded by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), in Fort Davis contains a majority of the trees found in one area.   They can also be found in the Guadalupe Mountains and […]
  • Each year, our staff collects seed from native trees throughout Central Texas which is grown at our West Texas Nursery. These native seedlings are ideal for landowners who have been affected by drought, wildfire, flooding, or diseases, such as oak wilt.  Seedling availability varies annually, but some previous species that have been produced include bald cypress, […]
  • Reforestation is the process of restoring or replanting trees on land that has been clearcut or destroyed by natural disasters. It is an essential part of sustainable forest management and caring for generations to come. All modern production forests are the result of planting done 30-40 years ago.   Inadequate reforestation has historically been an issue […]
  • Much of East Texas was once dominated by longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) forests but have been in decline for decades.   Longleaf pine ecosystems, like most forested ecosystems in the South, are dependent on frequent, low-intensity fires. The ecosystem thrived when forest fires burned every two to seven years, when lightning and Native Americans regularly caused fires. Native […]
  • Shortleaf pine Shortleaf pine and associated habitats were once prominent in northeast Texas. These forest types provide unique habitat and other services. We are working with our partners to expand shortleaf pine ecosystems. 
  • Information sheet providing key considerations when conducting site preparation and reforestation operations
  • Maps using Forest Inventory & Analysis data to show status and disturbance as part of “Restoring the Coastal Forests of Texas” project
  • 2018 Neches River and Cypress Basin Watershed Restoration Program – Cypress Basin Eligible Area
  • 2018 watershed restoration grant application
  • 2017 watershed restoration grant summary
  • Summary of drought and wildfire effects on East Texas timber in 2011
  • Salvaging logs following weather-related disasters pose many challenges for landowners, foresters, timber buyers, loggers, and mills.   For example, salvaging fallen trees (downed logs) requires different skills and equipment than does harvesting standing timber. Landowners are often challenged with having an adequate logging workforce to salvage as much of the timber as possible before rot sets […]
  • Guide for planting of pine seedlings, container or bareroot, in the area primarily east of I-45 known as the Pineywoods region of East Texas, and primarily in the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Major Land Resource Area (MLRA) Regions 87B, 133B, 150A, and 152B.  For information regarding planting and establishment of Longleaf Pines, please see […]
  • Guide for planting of longleaf pine seedlings in the native range located primarily in the southeastern region of the area east of I-45 known as the Pineywoods region of East Texas, and primarily in the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Major Land Resource Area (MLRA) Regions 152B, southern portion of 133B, and the eastern portion […]
  • Guide for planting of hardwood seedlings in the area east of I-45 known as the Pineywoods region of East Texas, and primarily in the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Major Land Resource Area (MLRA) Regions 87B, 133B, 150A, and 152B.  Purpose Applicable to Species to consider Any native hardwood species, including sawtooth oak, suitable for […]
  • A story of wildfire and restoration The Lost Pines of Bastrop have been devistated by wildfires. We have partnered with several agencies to restore the unique Lost Pines ecosystem. Click through our storymap to learn more about wildfire in Bastrop, restoration, and more.
  • Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is a tree species native to North America, characterized by its potential to grow up to 120 feet tall and reach diameters of 2.5 feet. Longleaf pine forests were once widespread across the southern Coastal plains, covering approximately 90 million acres at the time of European colonization, but only 3 million […]
  • The Davis Mountains of West Texas contain some of the largest populations of Rocky Mountain Ponderosa pine, Pinus ponderosa var. scopulorum, in Texas. The Davis Mountains Preserve, founded by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), in Fort Davis contains a majority of the trees found in one area.   They can also be found in the Guadalupe Mountains and […]
  • Each year, our staff collects seed from native trees throughout Central Texas which is grown at our West Texas Nursery. These native seedlings are ideal for landowners who have been affected by drought, wildfire, flooding, or diseases, such as oak wilt.  Seedling availability varies annually, but some previous species that have been produced include bald cypress, […]
  • Reforestation is the process of restoring or replanting trees on land that has been clearcut or destroyed by natural disasters. It is an essential part of sustainable forest management and caring for generations to come. All modern production forests are the result of planting done 30-40 years ago.   Inadequate reforestation has historically been an issue […]
  • Much of East Texas was once dominated by longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) forests but have been in decline for decades.   Longleaf pine ecosystems, like most forested ecosystems in the South, are dependent on frequent, low-intensity fires. The ecosystem thrived when forest fires burned every two to seven years, when lightning and Native Americans regularly caused fires. Native […]
  • Shortleaf pine Shortleaf pine and associated habitats were once prominent in northeast Texas. These forest types provide unique habitat and other services. We are working with our partners to expand shortleaf pine ecosystems. 
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