Sustainability and Climate

Forest Landowner Briefings VII

Forest Landowner Briefings VI

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Forestry Association received the 2024 Blue Legacy Award – Legacy of Commitment at the Water for Texas Conference today.

Technical Guidelines and Quality Assurance Standards for Longleaf Pine

Information about the Texas Forest Legacy Program

Information about the Shaded Releaf program

Information about the tree improvement program

Information the Forest Stewardship Program offered through Texas A&M Forest Service.

Forest Fast Break carbon capture fact sheet and quiz.

Texas Forest Carbon Clock displays the real-time tons of carbon captured from the atmosphere and stored in Texas forests.

The Shaded ReLeaf Dashboard helps Rio Grande Valley communities most impacted by excessive heat. It combines geospatial satellite data, Social Vulnerability Index, and tree canopy info to guide strategic, high-impact tree planting initiatives.

Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives uses research to guide tree planting for better mental and physical health. Trees enhance well-being through tree-lined streets, treescapes near schools and medical facilities, and nearby greenspaces.

The Texas Forest Action Plan is the state’s plan to make sure that Texas forest resources are effectively managed and conserved. You can explore the data behind the plan in our Forest Action Plan Data Explorer.

Geographic data file (GPX format) of the hiking trail at the Fairchild State Forest

The My City’s Trees application enables anyone to access Urban FIA Data and produce custom analyses and reports.

The Forest Drought application allows users to explore past, current, and future drought conditions on Texas forestland, bringing together data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, NOAA, and Texas A&M Forest Service. You can create a custom report to save or share.

The Timber Supply Analysis website provides estimates of timberland area and standing timber, growth, and removals within a user-defined area in the U.S. South.

The Texas Forest Information Portal is the one-stop shop for everything related to trees and forests in Texas. This interactive, spatially based platform is designed for landowners, communities, professionals, and the general public to find useful insights into Texas forest resources.

information on CWPP program

Guidelines for Geocaching permits, locations, containers and content

An informational brochure describing genetic diversity and its role in tree improvement

Pamphlet with information on meeting the South’s water needs

Information on landscaping to reduce wildfire risk

Texas Forest Legacy Summary

Community planning guide helping to preserve the natural environment in communities experiencing rapid population growth

Texas A&M Forest Service is awarding $8.25 million through the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, a financial incentives program to fund non-industrial, private, small-acreage landowners.

It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery.

November 7, 2023 Texas A&M Forest Service offering $16.65 million to promote sustainable community forests COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service is offering $16.65 million in grant funding through the Community Forestry Grants program to bolster urb

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Longleaf Team have funding available through the Texas Longleaf Conservation Assistance Program for landowners interested in restoring and enhancing longleaf pine ecosystems on their property.

Throughout history, trees have been icons of past events that have shaped Texas. While some are gone, some of these trees still stand tall and give us a glimpse into the history of our state.

Texas A&M Forest Service is accepting applications for a pair of $50,000 grants to promote healthy trees and forests.

Many enjoy having a real Christmas tree for the holidays. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose or recycle a Christmas tree.

Community members will plant more than 600 mature trees on February 11 in the Kashmere Gardens Super Neighborhood as part of a Texas A&M Forest Service Green Futures partnership.

Even though it’s the Christmas season, autumn is still here and leaves are continuing to fall across the state, building up and around our homes and yards.

The Christmas tree business is merry and bright, with farms specializing in the traditional holiday decoration reporting brisk sales.

Urban heat islands — microclimates within a highly developed city — can be up to 20 degrees warmer than surrounding areas that are more rural, posing a serious threat to the environment, public health and quality of life.

Christmas Trees have been embedded in western holiday culture for hundreds of years, but it was only within the past several decades that artificial Christmas trees entered into the fold.

Today, the State of Texas and USDA Forest Service signed a historic agreement that formalizes the framework for a collaborative response between state and federal agencies responding to wildfires, natural resource concerns and ecological challenges in Texas.

Many Americans love the experience of having a real Christmas tree in their homes for the holidays. Those who enjoy real trees can continue to have a positive impact by sustainably disposing of their tree after the holidays.

Texas A&M Forest Service employees gathered in Temple, Texas at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. Each year, agency employees meet to reflect on the last year’s progress and plan for the future.

High impact fire weather will develop Wednesday over the Western third of Texas due to a strong storm system moving into the Plains states. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued an alert putting western portions of the state in the “critical” and “elevated” categories for wildfire potential.

Highlights from the tenth round (2018) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas.

Reports of the presence of the deadly emerald ash borer in Tarrant County have been confirmed.

In Texas, the official state Arbor Day celebration is held in a different host city each year on the first Friday in November. Today, on National Arbor Day, Texas A&M Forest Service announced that this year’s state celebration will be hosted in El Paso, Texas. Across the Lone Star State

Non-technical summary version of the forestry BMP guidelines in Texas

Landowners, homeowners and forestry professionals are invited to attend the first Western Gulf Forest Health Conference. This two-day conference will focus on issues affecting both rural forestlands and individual trees within urban and suburban areas. These forests and tr

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.

In preparation for the 2017 wildfire season, firefighters from across the state are set to attend a wildfire academy at Camp Bowie in Brownwood. The 16th Annual Central Texas Wildfire Academy will take place Feb. 22 – 26 and

We encourage all Texas communities to celebrate trees and to learn about the benefits they provide for us every day — like clean air, clear water, improving our health and even saving us money on energy bills.

The John Knox Presbyterian Camp will soon be a safer, more ecologically sound property thanks to the help of Texas A&M Forest Service. The agency will complete a habitat improvement and wildland fire fuels reduction project at the end of May. The non-profit camp, like man

Highlights from the ninth round (2015) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Over 500 Texas A&M Forest Service employees came together Tuesday to celebrate the agency’s centennial year and one another.

Southern Group of State Foresters to meet in San Antonio June 21 – 24.

One Texas A&M Forest Service employee is being recognized at this year’s CLEAN GULF Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio for his dedicated efforts in helping the Texas General Land Office acquire new boats to help monitor and protect the Texas shoreline.

A comprehensive strategic plan to address forest-related conditions, trends, threats, and opportunities as identified in the September 2008 Texas Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources

As many as 500 million trees scattered across the Lone Star State have died this year as a result of the unrelenting drought, according to preliminary estimates from Texas Forest Service. The numbers were derived by Texas Forest Service foresters, who canvassed lo

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Results of a survey to determine the perspective of Texas landowners in ecosystem services marketing

Overview of the Forest Inventory and Analysis program in Texas

Summary of a forest wood waste estimation study in East and Central Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Forestry Association received the 2024 Blue Legacy Award – Legacy of Commitment at the Water for Texas Conference today.

Texas A&M Forest Service is awarding $8.25 million through the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, a financial incentives program to fund non-industrial, private, small-acreage landowners.

It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery.

November 7, 2023 Texas A&M Forest Service offering $16.65 million to promote sustainable community forests COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service is offering $16.65 million in grant funding through the Community Forestry Grants program to bolster urb

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Longleaf Team have funding available through the Texas Longleaf Conservation Assistance Program for landowners interested in restoring and enhancing longleaf pine ecosystems on their property.

Throughout history, trees have been icons of past events that have shaped Texas. While some are gone, some of these trees still stand tall and give us a glimpse into the history of our state.

Texas A&M Forest Service is accepting applications for a pair of $50,000 grants to promote healthy trees and forests.

Many enjoy having a real Christmas tree for the holidays. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose or recycle a Christmas tree.

Community members will plant more than 600 mature trees on February 11 in the Kashmere Gardens Super Neighborhood as part of a Texas A&M Forest Service Green Futures partnership.

Even though it’s the Christmas season, autumn is still here and leaves are continuing to fall across the state, building up and around our homes and yards.

The Christmas tree business is merry and bright, with farms specializing in the traditional holiday decoration reporting brisk sales.

Urban heat islands — microclimates within a highly developed city — can be up to 20 degrees warmer than surrounding areas that are more rural, posing a serious threat to the environment, public health and quality of life.

Christmas Trees have been embedded in western holiday culture for hundreds of years, but it was only within the past several decades that artificial Christmas trees entered into the fold.

Today, the State of Texas and USDA Forest Service signed a historic agreement that formalizes the framework for a collaborative response between state and federal agencies responding to wildfires, natural resource concerns and ecological challenges in Texas.

Many Americans love the experience of having a real Christmas tree in their homes for the holidays. Those who enjoy real trees can continue to have a positive impact by sustainably disposing of their tree after the holidays.

Texas A&M Forest Service employees gathered in Temple, Texas at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. Each year, agency employees meet to reflect on the last year’s progress and plan for the future.

High impact fire weather will develop Wednesday over the Western third of Texas due to a strong storm system moving into the Plains states. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued an alert putting western portions of the state in the “critical” and “elevated” categories for wildfire potential.

Reports of the presence of the deadly emerald ash borer in Tarrant County have been confirmed.

In Texas, the official state Arbor Day celebration is held in a different host city each year on the first Friday in November. Today, on National Arbor Day, Texas A&M Forest Service announced that this year’s state celebration will be hosted in El Paso, Texas. Across the Lone Star State

Landowners, homeowners and forestry professionals are invited to attend the first Western Gulf Forest Health Conference. This two-day conference will focus on issues affecting both rural forestlands and individual trees within urban and suburban areas. These forests and tr

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.

In preparation for the 2017 wildfire season, firefighters from across the state are set to attend a wildfire academy at Camp Bowie in Brownwood. The 16th Annual Central Texas Wildfire Academy will take place Feb. 22 – 26 and

We encourage all Texas communities to celebrate trees and to learn about the benefits they provide for us every day — like clean air, clear water, improving our health and even saving us money on energy bills.

The John Knox Presbyterian Camp will soon be a safer, more ecologically sound property thanks to the help of Texas A&M Forest Service. The agency will complete a habitat improvement and wildland fire fuels reduction project at the end of May. The non-profit camp, like man

Over 500 Texas A&M Forest Service employees came together Tuesday to celebrate the agency’s centennial year and one another.

Southern Group of State Foresters to meet in San Antonio June 21 – 24.

One Texas A&M Forest Service employee is being recognized at this year’s CLEAN GULF Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio for his dedicated efforts in helping the Texas General Land Office acquire new boats to help monitor and protect the Texas shoreline.

As many as 500 million trees scattered across the Lone Star State have died this year as a result of the unrelenting drought, according to preliminary estimates from Texas Forest Service. The numbers were derived by Texas Forest Service foresters, who canvassed lo

Geographic data file (GPX format) of the hiking trail at the Fairchild State Forest

Forest Landowner Briefings VII

Forest Landowner Briefings VI

Technical Guidelines and Quality Assurance Standards for Longleaf Pine

Information about the Texas Forest Legacy Program

Information about the Shaded Releaf program

Information about the tree improvement program

Information the Forest Stewardship Program offered through Texas A&M Forest Service.

Forest Fast Break carbon capture fact sheet and quiz.

information on CWPP program

Guidelines for Geocaching permits, locations, containers and content

An informational brochure describing genetic diversity and its role in tree improvement

Pamphlet with information on meeting the South’s water needs

Information on landscaping to reduce wildfire risk

Texas Forest Legacy Summary

Community planning guide helping to preserve the natural environment in communities experiencing rapid population growth

Highlights from the tenth round (2018) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas.

Non-technical summary version of the forestry BMP guidelines in Texas

Highlights from the ninth round (2015) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

A comprehensive strategic plan to address forest-related conditions, trends, threats, and opportunities as identified in the September 2008 Texas Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Results of a survey to determine the perspective of Texas landowners in ecosystem services marketing

Overview of the Forest Inventory and Analysis program in Texas

Summary of a forest wood waste estimation study in East and Central Texas

Texas Forest Carbon Clock displays the real-time tons of carbon captured from the atmosphere and stored in Texas forests.

The Shaded ReLeaf Dashboard helps Rio Grande Valley communities most impacted by excessive heat. It combines geospatial satellite data, Social Vulnerability Index, and tree canopy info to guide strategic, high-impact tree planting initiatives.

Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives uses research to guide tree planting for better mental and physical health. Trees enhance well-being through tree-lined streets, treescapes near schools and medical facilities, and nearby greenspaces.

The Texas Forest Action Plan is the state’s plan to make sure that Texas forest resources are effectively managed and conserved. You can explore the data behind the plan in our Forest Action Plan Data Explorer.

The My City’s Trees application enables anyone to access Urban FIA Data and produce custom analyses and reports.

The Forest Drought application allows users to explore past, current, and future drought conditions on Texas forestland, bringing together data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, NOAA, and Texas A&M Forest Service. You can create a custom report to save or share.

The Timber Supply Analysis website provides estimates of timberland area and standing timber, growth, and removals within a user-defined area in the U.S. South.

The Texas Forest Information Portal is the one-stop shop for everything related to trees and forests in Texas. This interactive, spatially based platform is designed for landowners, communities, professionals, and the general public to find useful insights into Texas forest resources.