Texas Forests

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 Timber Price Trends March/April 2024

The Human Health Equity and Accessibility Grant Application Worksheet

A work shade for the climate resilience application

The 2024 Community Forestry Grant Appendix A

Ten foundations for healthy communities

Trees and forests provide benefits crucial to your well-being. Forests purify the air you breathe, the water you drink, and provide diverse wildlife habitat.   Forest benefits are called ecosystem services. Common ecosystem services are food, wood, carbon sequestration, pollination, recreation, and soil formation.  There are four major types of ecosystem services which include:  All these […]

It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again.

More than four million real Christmas trees are sold annually in Texas, supporting farms and agriculture businesses throughout the state. As the holiday season nears, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages purchasing real Christmas trees to help boost the Texas economy. A 2022 Texas A&M Forest Service economic study revealed that the Texas Christmas tree industry generated economic […]

A writeup about how to care for car damage trees.

Explore the added financial and environmental benefits of land management through our stewardship values dashboard.

The Texas Tree ID website helps users identify Texas trees by providing detailed information on tree species, including photos, characteristics, and distribution maps. Easily browse or search to find trees native to Texas and learn more about their unique traits.

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

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.

Today, community members gathered to kick off the year-long Texas state forest centennial celebration at the W.G. Jones State Forest in Conroe, Texas. Thirty-five exhibitors, including natural resource partners, were in attendance. Visitors experienced emergency response vehicles, received tree seedlings, fished at the forest’s lakes, participated in forest therapy hikes with Dr. Daniel Porter and […]

We use the latest methods of data analysis and forest resource information to create decision-making products for landowners, researchers, and public officials. These products are especially useful after natural disasters. Resource analysis also informs forest management and economic development by using the latest information gathered from several of our programs including: Forest inventory & analysis […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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, […]

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. 

What is a forest? In short, a forest is any land where at least 10% of the area is covered by trees and the way the land is used will not prevent new trees from growing.    The technical definition of forest we use comes from the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Inventory & Analysis program.  Forest […]

If Texas’ trees could speak, what stories they would tell—stories of love, honor, mystery, justice, and injustice. Famous Trees of Texas, the state’s historic tree program, is an elite group of trees that have witnessed exciting events in Texas’ frontier history. Tour the trees through our Story Map, and learn more about Texas history.

Forest Ecosystem Values provides estimated economic values for certain ecosystem services and benefits provided by forests.

The Texas Forestry BMPs app is based on the Texas Forestry Best Management Practices Handbook publication, often refered to as the “Blue Book”, the state manual for protecting water quality during forest operations.

The Texas Tree Planting website offers resources and guidance on tree planting in Texas, including best practices, species recommendations, and site selection tips. Learn how to successfully plant and care for trees to improve your landscape.

Displays the various types of trees statewide and provides an estimate of the amount of biomass that occurs within 50, 75, and 100 miles of a user-defined location.

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.

Map of the John Henry Kirby State Forest in Tyler County, Texas

Virtual tour of BMP demonstrations on the W.G. Jones State Forest

It doesn’t matter where you are, the forest is with you. May the Forest Be with You, Always is this year’s Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week theme and Texas A&M Forest Service encourages all to appreciate the trees, and their abundant benefits, around them.

Arlington Park Estates neighborhood, a former redlined district, remembers and thanks late Congresswoman Johnson for planting health and wellness in Dallas City Council District 2 through public park enhancements.

Texas A&M Forest Service awarded 126 recipients grants to conduct prescribed burns this year. For the 2024 fiscal year, the agency has approved more than $705,000 in grant funds to private landowners in Texas with a goal to treat 25,104 acres.

It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees, and unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to the pollen for it to affect you. In Texas, the predominant […]

The submission window for the Texas A&M Forest Service Community Forestry Grant Program is now open and will close February 16, 2024.

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

While Texas is feeling some reprieve from the heat this week, slightly cooler temperatures and minimal rainfall will do little to help trees being affected by drought and extreme heat conditions.

A third man has been sentenced in connection to a Liberty County timber theft investigation that began in 2019.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Texas A&M Forest Service $21.75 million for projects that will expand and conserve forests in the state’s urban areas.

The forests of East Texas are thriving, thanks to modern forestry practices and a strong forest-products economy.

Maintaining healthy forestland is a long-term commitment and because of the immense benefits of Texas forests, ensuring that forest land remains forested after an owner’s death shouldn’t be left to chance.

Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters across the state have had a busy year, responding to more than 1,725 fires since Dec. 9. Many of those fires were given official names, typically connected to a geographic location or landmark near the fire. While wildfires aren’t to be taken lightly, some of the names can be rather interesting.

In the last decade, there has been a surge in experimental therapy programs for United States veterans. But of all these emerging forms of therapy, one has proven to be both timeless and consistently effective. Its common name is outdoor or wilderness therapy, but other variations include forest therapy, adventure therapy, and even forest bathing.

How valuable is it to actively manage your forestland? Landowners can now explore the added financial and environmental benefits of land management through the Texas A&M Forest Service Forest Stewardship Dashboard.

Interactive story map with information on disturbance impacts and how to manage forests threatened by disasters such as hurricanes.

UPDATE 4/17/2020 – State forests to reopen Monday, April 20, 2020, after temporary closure amid coronavirus pandemic.

A story map summarizing the BMP Implementaion Monitoring Program’s 10th round in 2018.

Texas Scenic Views shows you where you can find exceptional displays of fall color and spring blooms throughout Texas. You can see current ratings as well as post your own comments and ratings and contribute suggestions.

With the recent confirmation of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) in Tarrant County, the City of Fort Worth, ArborJet and Texas A&M Forest Service united to protect two regional champion ash trees, the regional champion green ash and the regional champion Texas ash, from the deadly pest.

Funds Available for Forest Thinning Through Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program. Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the 2018 Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Prevention Program Thinning Cost-Share. Through this program, eligible forest landowners can receive

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.

2017 watershed restoration grant summary

It’s that time of year again – Texas Nature Challenge 2015 begins this weekend and lasts through July 31. Time to round up the family, get outside and reconnect with nature.

It’s that time ofyear again – Texas Nature Challenge 2015 begins this weekend and lasts through July 31. Time to round up the family, get outside and reconnect with nature.

Getting kids outdoors and actively engaged in learning is a tough task in a day where TV and video games seem to come first. But that is exactly what Project Learning Tree’s Walk in the Forest aims to do—starting with teachers.

East Texas is deeply rooted in the timber industry — and during the last 10 months, wildfires have wiped out more than $97 million worth of the region’s trees. Since wildfire season began on Nov. 15, 2010, firefighters have responded in East Texas to 2,151 wildfires th

Significant damage to forest land, timber and the environment was reported on two major Texas fires this week, causing estimated losses that total millions of dollars. The Dyer Mill Fire in Grimes County burned 5,280 acres, and along with the heavy toll to people and prope

Overview of 2008 East Texas forestland conditions and trends

Overview of 2007 Central and West Texas forestland conditions and trends

Results of the 2003 Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) assessment in Texas

Overview of Texas forestland conditions and trends in 2007

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Overview of Texas forestland conditions and trends in 2005

Report on the economic impact of forest sector in East Texas using 1999 IMPLAN data

September 1947 edition of Texas Forest News

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.

It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again.

More than four million real Christmas trees are sold annually in Texas, supporting farms and agriculture businesses throughout the state. As the holiday season nears, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages purchasing real Christmas trees to help boost the Texas economy. A 2022 Texas A&M Forest Service economic study revealed that the Texas Christmas tree industry generated economic […]

Today, community members gathered to kick off the year-long Texas state forest centennial celebration at the W.G. Jones State Forest in Conroe, Texas. Thirty-five exhibitors, including natural resource partners, were in attendance. Visitors experienced emergency response vehicles, received tree seedlings, fished at the forest’s lakes, participated in forest therapy hikes with Dr. Daniel Porter and […]

It doesn’t matter where you are, the forest is with you. May the Forest Be with You, Always is this year’s Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week theme and Texas A&M Forest Service encourages all to appreciate the trees, and their abundant benefits, around them.

Arlington Park Estates neighborhood, a former redlined district, remembers and thanks late Congresswoman Johnson for planting health and wellness in Dallas City Council District 2 through public park enhancements.

Texas A&M Forest Service awarded 126 recipients grants to conduct prescribed burns this year. For the 2024 fiscal year, the agency has approved more than $705,000 in grant funds to private landowners in Texas with a goal to treat 25,104 acres.

It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees, and unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to the pollen for it to affect you. In Texas, the predominant […]

The submission window for the Texas A&M Forest Service Community Forestry Grant Program is now open and will close February 16, 2024.

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

While Texas is feeling some reprieve from the heat this week, slightly cooler temperatures and minimal rainfall will do little to help trees being affected by drought and extreme heat conditions.

A third man has been sentenced in connection to a Liberty County timber theft investigation that began in 2019.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Texas A&M Forest Service $21.75 million for projects that will expand and conserve forests in the state’s urban areas.

The forests of East Texas are thriving, thanks to modern forestry practices and a strong forest-products economy.

Maintaining healthy forestland is a long-term commitment and because of the immense benefits of Texas forests, ensuring that forest land remains forested after an owner’s death shouldn’t be left to chance.

Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters across the state have had a busy year, responding to more than 1,725 fires since Dec. 9. Many of those fires were given official names, typically connected to a geographic location or landmark near the fire. While wildfires aren’t to be taken lightly, some of the names can be rather interesting.

In the last decade, there has been a surge in experimental therapy programs for United States veterans. But of all these emerging forms of therapy, one has proven to be both timeless and consistently effective. Its common name is outdoor or wilderness therapy, but other variations include forest therapy, adventure therapy, and even forest bathing.

How valuable is it to actively manage your forestland? Landowners can now explore the added financial and environmental benefits of land management through the Texas A&M Forest Service Forest Stewardship Dashboard.

UPDATE 4/17/2020 – State forests to reopen Monday, April 20, 2020, after temporary closure amid coronavirus pandemic.

With the recent confirmation of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) in Tarrant County, the City of Fort Worth, ArborJet and Texas A&M Forest Service united to protect two regional champion ash trees, the regional champion green ash and the regional champion Texas ash, from the deadly pest.

Funds Available for Forest Thinning Through Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program. Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the 2018 Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Prevention Program Thinning Cost-Share. Through this program, eligible forest landowners can receive

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.

It’s that time of year again – Texas Nature Challenge 2015 begins this weekend and lasts through July 31. Time to round up the family, get outside and reconnect with nature.

It’s that time ofyear again – Texas Nature Challenge 2015 begins this weekend and lasts through July 31. Time to round up the family, get outside and reconnect with nature.

Getting kids outdoors and actively engaged in learning is a tough task in a day where TV and video games seem to come first. But that is exactly what Project Learning Tree’s Walk in the Forest aims to do—starting with teachers.

East Texas is deeply rooted in the timber industry — and during the last 10 months, wildfires have wiped out more than $97 million worth of the region’s trees. Since wildfire season began on Nov. 15, 2010, firefighters have responded in East Texas to 2,151 wildfires th

Significant damage to forest land, timber and the environment was reported on two major Texas fires this week, causing estimated losses that total millions of dollars. The Dyer Mill Fire in Grimes County burned 5,280 acres, and along with the heavy toll to people and prope

Trees and forests provide benefits crucial to your well-being. Forests purify the air you breathe, the water you drink, and provide diverse wildlife habitat.   Forest benefits are called ecosystem services. Common ecosystem services are food, wood, carbon sequestration, pollination, recreation, and soil formation.  There are four major types of ecosystem services which include:  All these […]

We use the latest methods of data analysis and forest resource information to create decision-making products for landowners, researchers, and public officials. These products are especially useful after natural disasters. Resource analysis also informs forest management and economic development by using the latest information gathered from several of our programs including: Forest inventory & analysis […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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, […]

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. 

What is a forest? In short, a forest is any land where at least 10% of the area is covered by trees and the way the land is used will not prevent new trees from growing.    The technical definition of forest we use comes from the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Inventory & Analysis program.  Forest […]

The Human Health Equity and Accessibility Grant Application Worksheet

A work shade for the climate resilience application

Texas Timber Price Trends March/April 2024

The 2024 Community Forestry Grant Appendix A

Ten foundations for healthy communities

A writeup about how to care for car damage trees.

Map of the John Henry Kirby State Forest in Tyler County, Texas

Virtual tour of BMP demonstrations on the W.G. Jones State Forest

2017 watershed restoration grant summary

Overview of 2008 East Texas forestland conditions and trends

Overview of 2007 Central and West Texas forestland conditions and trends

Results of the 2003 Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) assessment in Texas

Overview of Texas forestland conditions and trends in 2007

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Overview of Texas forestland conditions and trends in 2005

Report on the economic impact of forest sector in East Texas using 1999 IMPLAN data

September 1947 edition of Texas Forest News

Explore the added financial and environmental benefits of land management through our stewardship values dashboard.

The Texas Tree ID website helps users identify Texas trees by providing detailed information on tree species, including photos, characteristics, and distribution maps. Easily browse or search to find trees native to Texas and learn more about their unique traits.

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

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.

If Texas’ trees could speak, what stories they would tell—stories of love, honor, mystery, justice, and injustice. Famous Trees of Texas, the state’s historic tree program, is an elite group of trees that have witnessed exciting events in Texas’ frontier history. Tour the trees through our Story Map, and learn more about Texas history.

Forest Ecosystem Values provides estimated economic values for certain ecosystem services and benefits provided by forests.

The Texas Forestry BMPs app is based on the Texas Forestry Best Management Practices Handbook publication, often refered to as the “Blue Book”, the state manual for protecting water quality during forest operations.

The Texas Tree Planting website offers resources and guidance on tree planting in Texas, including best practices, species recommendations, and site selection tips. Learn how to successfully plant and care for trees to improve your landscape.

Displays the various types of trees statewide and provides an estimate of the amount of biomass that occurs within 50, 75, and 100 miles of a user-defined location.

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.

Interactive story map with information on disturbance impacts and how to manage forests threatened by disasters such as hurricanes.

A story map summarizing the BMP Implementaion Monitoring Program’s 10th round in 2018.

Texas Scenic Views shows you where you can find exceptional displays of fall color and spring blooms throughout Texas. You can see current ratings as well as post your own comments and ratings and contribute suggestions.