Oak Wilt

Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees across 76 Texas counties. Texans can help prevent it from spreading by avoiding pruning or wounding oak trees from February through June.      “Prevention is key to stopping the spread of oak wilt,” said Demian Gomez, Texas A&M Forest […]

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – As fall-like weather occurs across the state, Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans to help reduce the spread of oak wilt and invasive insects by taking preventive measures and being cautious when collecting, transporting and purchasing firewood. As Texans travel for hunting or camping trips, they may unknowingly be bringing deadly, […]

Purpose Provide cost-shares to landowners to minimize the spread of oak wilt  Practices Trenching, tree removal  Eligibility Central Texas landowners and communities   Application Reach out to your local forester to apply  About We have administered the federal cost-share program, the Texas Oak Wilt Suppression Program (TOWSP), to assist landowners in their fight against oak wilt […]

Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the U.S. and is killing oaks in Central and West Texas at epidemic proportions. It has been confirmed in 76 counties in Texas.   It is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Bretziella fagacearum, which invades and disables the water-conducting system in oaks. All […]

While winter is the ideal time to prune trees, pruning after recent droughts and freezes may cause more damage than good this year.

Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees in 76 counties of Central, North and West Texas, and we can help prevent it from spreading.

Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans, and especially outdoor enthusiasts, to help reduce the spread of oak wilt and wood borers by taking preventative measures and being cautious when collecting and purchasing firewood.

Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees in 76 counties of Central, North and West Texas.

Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States, and has been killing oak trees in Central Texas at epidemic proportions. Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans, particularly hunters, to take preventative measures and be cautious when collecting and purchasing firewood this time of year to reduce the spread of oak wilt.

Explore resources for managing oak wilt in Texas.

Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States, and it has been known to kill oak trees in Central Texas at epidemic proportions. This time of year, oak wilt is primarily spread by moving firewood from one geographic region to another.

Overall BMP implementation has remained steady the last several years; this past round being just below the record levels set in Round 8 (94.1%). Most impressive is the considerable progress demonstrated by family forest owners since monitoring began in the early 1990s.

Texas has entered its winter wildfire and prescribed fire season. In the coming weeks, Texas A&M Forest Service will be conducting several prescribed fires in Bastrop County.

There are many ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, and while sitting by the campfire, grilling a favorite dish or using fireworks are common activities — they could spark a wildfire. Approximately 90 percent of wildfires are caused by people and their activities and Ind

The big, beautiful live oaks that line your street and shade your home aren’t indefensible. There’s a silent killer that at this very moment could be creeping down your block, one yard at a time. Considered an epidemic throughout Central Texas, oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree

Multiple wildfires are still burning across the Texas Panhandle following yesterday’s elevated fire conditions across the Southern Plains. Texas A&M Forest Service responded to three large fires for 325,680 acres.

Firewood is an important commodity to Texans, whether it is used for firing up the barbecue pit or for warming up on a chilly winter morning. And with cooler temperatures arriving, now is the time to pay close attention to the firewood you are picking up and storing for use in winter.

Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees across 76 Texas counties. Texans can help prevent it from spreading by avoiding pruning or wounding oak trees from February through June.      “Prevention is key to stopping the spread of oak wilt,” said Demian Gomez, Texas A&M Forest […]

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – As fall-like weather occurs across the state, Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans to help reduce the spread of oak wilt and invasive insects by taking preventive measures and being cautious when collecting, transporting and purchasing firewood. As Texans travel for hunting or camping trips, they may unknowingly be bringing deadly, […]

While winter is the ideal time to prune trees, pruning after recent droughts and freezes may cause more damage than good this year.

Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees in 76 counties of Central, North and West Texas, and we can help prevent it from spreading.

Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans, and especially outdoor enthusiasts, to help reduce the spread of oak wilt and wood borers by taking preventative measures and being cautious when collecting and purchasing firewood.

Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees in 76 counties of Central, North and West Texas.

Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States, and has been killing oak trees in Central Texas at epidemic proportions. Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans, particularly hunters, to take preventative measures and be cautious when collecting and purchasing firewood this time of year to reduce the spread of oak wilt.

Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States, and it has been known to kill oak trees in Central Texas at epidemic proportions. This time of year, oak wilt is primarily spread by moving firewood from one geographic region to another.

Overall BMP implementation has remained steady the last several years; this past round being just below the record levels set in Round 8 (94.1%). Most impressive is the considerable progress demonstrated by family forest owners since monitoring began in the early 1990s.

Texas has entered its winter wildfire and prescribed fire season. In the coming weeks, Texas A&M Forest Service will be conducting several prescribed fires in Bastrop County.

There are many ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, and while sitting by the campfire, grilling a favorite dish or using fireworks are common activities — they could spark a wildfire. Approximately 90 percent of wildfires are caused by people and their activities and Ind

The big, beautiful live oaks that line your street and shade your home aren’t indefensible. There’s a silent killer that at this very moment could be creeping down your block, one yard at a time. Considered an epidemic throughout Central Texas, oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree

Multiple wildfires are still burning across the Texas Panhandle following yesterday’s elevated fire conditions across the Southern Plains. Texas A&M Forest Service responded to three large fires for 325,680 acres.

Firewood is an important commodity to Texans, whether it is used for firing up the barbecue pit or for warming up on a chilly winter morning. And with cooler temperatures arriving, now is the time to pay close attention to the firewood you are picking up and storing for use in winter.

Purpose Provide cost-shares to landowners to minimize the spread of oak wilt  Practices Trenching, tree removal  Eligibility Central Texas landowners and communities   Application Reach out to your local forester to apply  About We have administered the federal cost-share program, the Texas Oak Wilt Suppression Program (TOWSP), to assist landowners in their fight against oak wilt […]

Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the U.S. and is killing oaks in Central and West Texas at epidemic proportions. It has been confirmed in 76 counties in Texas.   It is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Bretziella fagacearum, which invades and disables the water-conducting system in oaks. All […]

Explore resources for managing oak wilt in Texas.