Trees

Una hoja informativa sobre el escarabajo ambrosía.

Module 10 lesson and student pages

How to deal with injury to trees due to grazing animals

Caring for trees that have been damaged due to squirrels and other small animals

Tips and care for watering trees during a drought

A guide on how to properly water newly planted trees.

Texas’ urban areas have experienced significant growth, resulting in tree loss, but the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) has been working to enhance urban forests through sustainable programs, training, and disaster response efforts, recognizing the critical economic, environmental, and social benefits of urban trees.

The Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) has been actively combating oak wilt, a fungal disease threatening oak trees, through various programs, partnerships, and educational efforts, saving millions of trees and generating significant economic benefits.

Home Adventure Bingo

Economic Impact of the Texas Christmas Tree Industry, 2023  

FY 2024 Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program Criteria

Student Service Later Lesson Only

Student Service Leader for tree trails for educators secondary 4

Tree Identification Cards

Tree Identification Lesson Plan 1-2 Secondary

Tree Identification 1-2 Secondary

Map a Tree Trail Lesson Only

Map a Tree Trail – Secondary

Secondary Internet Links for tree trails for educators

Secondary Cover Tree Trails

All Secondary Lesson Modules Package for tree trails for educators.

Tree Trails Project Learning Tree Correlation

A Student Service Leader Certificate for the tree trails for educators lessons

A tree tag that can be used as part of the tree trails for educators lesson

Sample Needs Assessment Format

Student Service Leader Sample Projects

Urban Forestry

Tree History

An empty notes page for the Tree Trails Program

Elementary Internet Links to complement the Tree Trails Program

The cover page for Tree Trails, a conservation education project

The complete guide of elementary modules for the tree trails for educators

Texas Timber Price Trends January/February 2024

Technical Guidelines and Quality Assurance Standards for Longleaf Pine

Ten foundations for healthy communities

Information about the tree improvement program

Information about the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Project

Texas Leaf-Cutting Ant infestations on trees, including identification, life cycle, signs of attack, and control methods.

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 […]

The holidays are full of many memories, smells, and flavors. They are also brimming with family traditions and recipes that have been carefully crafted and passed on for generations. Texas trees generate a $41.6 billion economic impact and many essential ingredients for some of our favorite foods, including syrup, flavoring extracts and spices, pecans, nuts, […]

A writeup about how to care for car damage trees.

A seedling planting guide coloring handout in English and Spanish.

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.

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.

Texas is rapidly growing. Increasing the strain on ecosystems surrounding our communities. While we need homes, roads, commercial buildings, and other infrastructure, the materials and methods used increases stormwater runoff, heat island effects, loss of habitat for various species, and decreases green space.   That’s why we help communities develop sustainable, evidence-based strategies to conserve canopy […]

Texas leaf peeping A trip to the pine and hardwood forests of East Texas during October and November may display beautiful fall foliage. Or if you want to explore Central and West Texas, consider visiting the Lost Maples State Natural Area, a genetically distinct population of Bigtooth Maples (Acer grandidentatum) which was geographically isolated during […]

Mistletoe is a popular Yuletide decoration. However, it is a parasitic plant that can be damaging to trees. It also has poisonous properties and should never be eaten.   American mistletoe, genus Phoradendron, is a persistent, evergreen, photosynthetic (contains chlorophyll), seed-producing plant. It is parasitic on certain woody plants, primarily hardwood or broadleaf trees.  Except for […]

Lichen are unique organisms made up of a combination of fungi and algae that are symbiotic,  supporting each other.   The algae makes food through photosynthesis, which helps the fungi. In return, the fungi provide structure and retain moisture for the algae. Together, they form a self-sufficient partnership.  Lichen can grow on non-living things like rocks, […]

Burls are usually a rounded lump or protrusion located on the stem, branch, and, on rare occasion, the roots of trees. They are dense. These outgrowths can range in size from small to large and can have a rather unique look to each one.   While they may look cancerous to the tree, burls are benign […]

Witches’ broom is a plant disease characterized by the abnormal growth of dense clusters of shoots or branches, resembling a broom. The condition can affect a variety of trees and shrubs, leading to significant damage and reduced plant health.   Causes Witches’ broom can be caused by several factors, including:  Symptoms The primary symptom of witches’ […]

Vines grow on trees throughout our state. Many are harmless to trees, and some are quite attractive clinging to the trunk, like Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) in the fall, with its bright red foliage.   Some vines, however, can harm the tree and possible kill it. Vines that grow through the tree and cover the canopy […]

Ball moss (Tillandsia recurvata) is a plant commonly found clinging to limbs of live oaks and other trees in the Southern U.S. It is in the Bromeliad family and related to Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) and pineapple (Ananas comosus).   It can also be found growing on telephone wires and fences. Ball moss can grow on […]

It’s important to protect your young trees from damage caused by animals, which can severely hinder their growth and development. This starts with knowing what animals are present in your area and being able to determine what  damage they cause. Once you have an idea what you are dealing with, you can make a plan […]

When should you water? Check with your city or local water company for possible restrictions on watering methods and frequency during drought. You can water your trees at any time but if you can, avoid watering during the hottest part of the day — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., to avoid excessive evaporation. How often should […]

Trees can recover from storm damage. Oftentimes, storms leave trees looking bare and deflated but looks can be misleading. Before deciding that your storm-damaged tree can’t be saved, ask yourself:  If the tree is healthy, not a hazard, and didn’t suffer major structural damage, it will usually recover if you apply first aid measures right […]

After a storm, your first thought might be to get things cleaned up as quickly as possible. However, hasty decisions can often result in removing trees that could have been saved.   Ask yourself the question,  Can My Tree Be Saved?  Knowing what to do for your trees can make the difference between loss and survival. […]

Planting and establishing trees is about managing air and moisture in the soil. Manage these correctly and trees will grow quickly following planting.   Three of the most common causes of poor tree establishment or death are planting too deep, improper watering, and girdling roots.   If appropriate species are planted at the right depth and irrigated […]

When applied and maintained correctly, mulch has many benefits for trees. It conserves water, reduces weeds and competition from other plants, and can regulate soil temperature. Keeping soil warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Organic mulch also helps soil by encouraging helpful microorganisms, which can improve soil over time.  However, if mulch […]

Most landscape trees do not need fertilizer. It’s better to focus on watering and mulching to help your trees grow. Instead of chemical fertilizers, consider spreading a thin layer of compost on the soil each year to improve soil health and add nutrients. Compost can be added underneath mulch.  If you think your soil might […]

Tree decline is when trees gradually lose vigor and display pale green or yellow color leaves, small leaves, poor growth, early leaf drop, early fall color, or dieback of twigs and branches. These symptoms observed above ground usually indicate problems in the root system.   Stress factors Some decline is caused by specific diseases and […]

Our Community Forestry Program focuses on building local capacity to help communities develop sustainable programs that provide Texans with healthy trees and forests.   Texas continues to be one of the fastest growing states in the nation. Trees provide many benefits to growing communities including improving air quality by filtering pollutants, reducing heat, and helping to […]

Trees provide many economic, social, and environmental benefits that lead to improved well-being and a better quality of life.   While it may be intuitive that living near trees and associated greenspace encourages general feelings of well-being, numerous studies substantiate the connection between healthy trees and healthy lives.  The value of traditional goods and recreational opportunities, such […]

Pruning is one of the most common maintenance practices. Trees growing in a forest grow well without pruning, but landscape trees often require more attention. Each pruning cut is a wound, therefore, if done incorrectly, pruning can harm trees and even shorten their lives. However, when done right, pruning helps trees stay healthy, maintain good […]

Young and newly planted trees need particular care and attention to increase their chance of survival. Especially in the cold. Though Texas is not known for harsh winters, the winter season can still be tough on trees as evidenced by Winter Storm Uri in February 2021. Harsh conditions like cold winds, bright sun, bitter ice, […]

Severe drought has long-term impacts on trees. Stress may linger for years, long after soil moisture returns.   In many cases, drought kills the fine feeder roots that trees use to take up water and nutrients. Until these feeder roots can be fully replaced, the tree remains under stress and cannot support a full canopy of […]

During a drought  During a drought, the lack of water causes trees to photosynthesize less, or make less food, which leads to a lack of nutrients needed to survive.   Plants generate their own food through photosynthesis and one of the key components of photosynthesis is water. Water is necessary for the chemical reactions that create […]

Forests provide the cleanest water of any land use. And as Texas’ population increases and forests and woodlands decrease, our water supply is at risk. Texas forests This process is known as the forest-water relationship, or watershed ecosystem services, and is valued at $13.2 billion annually.   Partnerships and best management practices are used to enhance […]

It’s often said that every tree tells a story. Famous Trees of Texas highlights an elite group of trees that have witnessed pivotal moments in the state’s frontier history.   Dive deeper into Texas history and the fascinating connection between people, trees, and state history through our Story Map. Book 100 of these trees have […]

Invasive species like the emerald ash borer and laurel wilt have become significant threats, killing native trees and disrupting ecosystems. Additionally, multiple stressors such as native pests, diseases, and environmental factors compound, can lead to the slow weakening and eventual death of trees.   Texas’ extreme climate, with high temperatures and prolonged droughts, intensifies tree stress, […]

Michelle Moore, Texas A&M Forest Service Forester, received a bronze Smokey Bear award today in recognition of her efforts to create a first-of-its-kind wildfire prevention resource guide.

Emerald ash borers are an incredibly destructive, invasive pest that preys exclusively on ash trees. Currently, 24 Texas counties are infested with EAB.

The invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Collin, Franklin, Johnson and Red River Counties.

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.

A mobile app for iOS and Android that allows users to inventory and map trees, generate reports, and transfer data across devices. Features iTree compatibility and exports data to CSV files for use in Excel.

Displays predicted urban growth areas, urban tree canopy (UTC) for selected communities, and models future UTC based on management policy.

Helps users maps trees with obvious defects that have a probable or imminent likelihood of failure and identifies treatment. It guides through identifying hazards, helping protect communities mitigate tree-related damage.

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

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.

Document requesting information on new infestations of Western soapberry borer, to be filled out by landowners

Texas is under threat of losing much of its working forests to non-forest uses. Learn more about the ecologically important forests protected by the Forest Legacy Program in this story map.

The Model Public Tree Ordinance tutorial helps cities create effective public tree ordinances to achieve Tree City USA status. Download a fillable public tree care ordinance document to get started on enhancing urban tree management.

Tour through the story of Bastrop wildfire, restoration, and more with interactive maps and compelling multimedia content.

Flyer about Tree Climbing Competition

Guide to treating bark loss

Guide to trees and flooding

Sample needs assessment for Tree Trails secondary lesson 4, “Student Service Leader”

Student service leader sample projects for Tree Trails secondary lesson 4, “Student Service Leader”

Student service leader sample invitations for Tree Trails secondary lesson 4, “Student Service Leader”

Career activity for Tree Trails secondary lesson 4, “Student Service Leader”

Project Learning Tree correlations with Tree Trails curriculum

Report on project field test of Tree Trails with teachers

Tree Search activity – find all the listed trees

Investigative procedures for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Research topics for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Media presentation instructions for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 3, “Benefits and Values”

Tree scavenger hunt guide for Tree Trails secondary lesson 3, “Benefits and Values”

Handout on tree benefits for Tree Trails secondary lesson 3, “Benefits and Values”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 4, “Student Service Leader”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 4, “Student Service Leader”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-1, “Tree Structure and Function”

Handout on tree parts for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-1, “Tree Structure and Function”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-2, “Ecological Diversity and Native Species”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-2, “Ecological Diversity and Native Species”

Rubric for ecosystem diversity for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-2, “Diversity of Species and Ecosystems”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Handout on tree cross sections for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Handout on signs of unhealthy trees for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Investigative worksheet for Tree Trails elementary lesson 7, “Tree and Forest Health”

Tree Trails cover page for secondary lessons

Internet links for Tree Trails secondary lessons

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 1-1, “Map a Tree Trail”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 1-1, “Map a Tree Trail”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 1-2, “Tree Identification”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 1-2, “Tree Identification”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 1-3, “Tree Measurement”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 1-3, “Tree Measurement”

Tree Trails guidelines for measuring trees for secondary lesson 1-3, “Tree Measurement”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-1, “Tree Structure and Function”

Tree Trails elementary lesson 8, “Tree History”

Tree Trails elementary lesson 9, “Urban Forestry”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Career cards for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Student service leader sample projects for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Sample needs assessment for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Sample tree tag for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Sample certificate of achievement for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Tree characteristics data sheet for Tree Trails elementary lesson 6, “Diversity of Species and Ecosystems”

Handout on diversity platforms for Tree Trails elementary lesson 6, “Diversity of Species and Ecosystems”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 7, “Tree and Forest Health”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 7, “Tree and Forest Health”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 4, “Tree Structure and Function”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 4, “Tree Structure and Function”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 5, “Benefits and Values of Trees”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 5, “Benefits and Values of Trees”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 6, “Diversity of Species and Ecosystems”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 6, “Diversity of Species and Ecosystems”

Fillable PDF data sheet you can use to record Tree Trails data for elementary lesson 1 and secondary lesson 1-1, “Map a Tree Trail”

Learning Log template for Tree Trails

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 2, “Tree Identification”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 2, “Tree Identification”

Links to tree poems for Tree Trails elementary lesson 2, “Tree Identification”

Sample leaf cards for Tree Trails elementary lesson 2 and secondary lesson 1-2, “Tree Identification”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 3, “Tree Measurement”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 3, “Tree Measurement”

Tree Trails guidelines for measuring trees for elementary lesson 3, “Tree Measurement”

Activity for students to create a mural of their community trees

Tree Trails lesson for students to research the history of a tree and make connections to the past

All Tree Trails elementary lesson modules in one file

Tree Trails cover page for elementary lessons

Internet links for Tree Trails

Tree Trails notes page

Tree Trails – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for 5th Grade

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 1, “Map a Tree Trail”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 1, “Map a Tree Trail”

Data sheet you can use to record Tree Trails data for elementary lesson 1 and secondary lesson 1-1, “Map a Tree Trail”

Form to find trees for Nature Explore

Help sheet on Tree Cookies

Help sheet on leaf parts

Help sheet on forest benefits

Dichotomous key sample cards for the dichotomous key practice activity

Tree information cards for the dichotomous key practice activity

All the handouts needed for the dichotomous key practice activity in one file

Infographic on how to mulch around a tree

How to measure a tree

Flyer about Tree Trails conservation education resource

Overview about Tree Trails conservation education resource

Tree Trails service project ideas

Data sheet you can use to record Tree Trails data

Tree Trails infographic to help you get started with leaf characteristics.

Tree Trails guidelines for measuring tree circumference, height, and crown spread

Tree Trails overview of benefits provided by trees

Tree Trails tree tag you can fill out and hang on a tree to show its benefits

Fact sheet on a cooperative land stewardship training program for contractors in Central and West Texas

Highlights from the fifth round (2002) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Highlights from the sixth round (2005) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Highlights from the seventh round (2008) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Highlights from the eighth round (2011) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Results from the first round (1992) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Highlights from the first round (1992) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Results from the second round (1996) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Highlights from the second round (1996) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Results from the third round (1998) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Highlights from the third round (1998) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Results from the fourth round (2000) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Guidelines for proper pruning to prevent oak wilt infection

Financial assistance program designed to restore and enhance longleaf pine ecosystem in Texas

Application for the Texas Longleaf Conservation Assistance Program

Silvicultural guidelines for successfully regenerating longleaf pine

Silvicultural guidelines for successfully managing longleaf pine

Contact information for professional consulting foresters, listed by services provided

Contact information for forestry service and product providers, listed by services and products provided

Contact information for professional consulting foresters working in Central Texas, listed by services provided

Contact information for forestry service and product providers, listed by services and products provided

Information sheet on identification and control of brown spot needle blight in Longleaf pine

Information sheet providing key considerations for bareroot and container pine seedlings

Information sheet providing a general overview of regeneration in hardwood stands

Information sheet for longleaf pine management in mature stands

Information sheet providing a general overview of longleaf pine planting

Information sheet providing key considerations when planning a timber thinning operation

Information sheet for longleaf pine management between stand establishment and final harvest

Information sheet for loblolly pine management between stand establishment and final harvest

Information sheet on forest fertilization for pine production

Information sheet on pruning pine stands to increase wood quality

Information sheet providing a general overview of harvest impacts on regeneration

Guide to saving trees in the neighborhood

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Fact sheet about the economic benefits of trees

Technical solutions for tree issues

Steps to repair bark damage

Guide to transplanting trees

Document on how to correct root problems at planting

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on how to select young trees

Guide to planting trees

Guide to mulching trees

Guide to lawn care around trees

Guide to pruning young trees

Guide to pruning mature trees

Guide on protecting trees during construction

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Tips on how to care for trees during times of extreme drought

Fact sheet covering hazardous tree liability concerns for landowners

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

A guide to historic and significant trees on the Texas capitol grounds

Fact sheet on how to identify, prevent, and manage oak wilt

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of hypoxylon canker disease in hardwood trees

Fact sheet on how to identify, prevent, and control annosum root disease in pine and eastern redcedar

Fact sheet on how to identify and manage fusiform rust in pines

Fact sheet on how to identify, prevent, and control hardwood decay

Information on the timing, methods, and forest health reasons to think young pine stands

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of eastern tent caterpillar and affects on trees

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of forest tent caterpillar and affects on trees

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of Ips beetles and affects on trees

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of tip moth and affects on trees

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of redheaded pine sawfly and affects on trees

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of pales weevils and affects on pine trees

Fact sheet on Emerald Ash Borer

Information and fact sheet on Chalcid Wasp, an invasive insect that attacks Afghan pine (Pinus eldarica)

Fact sheet on top invasive plants in Central Texas

Fact sheet on top invasive plants in East Texas

Fact sheet on top invasive plants in South Texas

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of webworm and affects on trees

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of Elm leaf beetle and affects on trees

Summary of mesquite wood properties

The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) is confirmed in Grayson, Hill, Hood, McLennan and Palo Pinto Counties. EAB is infesting and killing ash trees in new areas of the state and continues to spread south.

More than 100 native trees were planted in College Station at Bee Creek Park and Tarrow Park this week with the assistance of the Texas A&M Forest Service Community Forestry Grants program.

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.

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

With three consecutive years of severe weather conditions throughout Texas, including extended hard freezes and droughts, East Texas trees have become vulnerable to secondary threats. These threats include cedar bark beetles, Ips engraver beetles, hypoxylon canker and cedar rust fungi.

As Texans maintain the tradition of meat smoking, the forestry industry continues to embrace the sustainable technological advancements of wood production to provide flavorful wood and pellets for all to enjoy.

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 […]

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

Bexar Branches Alliance, a San Antonio-based urban forestry non-profit, recently visited five schools to share forestry presentations with 800 fourth and fifth grade students and planted more than 500 trees among the schools.

Economic Contribution of the Texas Christmas Tree Industry, 2023

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.

Foresters and staff members from Texas A&M Forest Service celebrated Texas Arbor Day on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, with school presentations, tree plantings and tree giveaways across the state.

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation declaring Nov. 3, 2023, to be Texas Arbor Day.

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISAT) recognized the Texas Community Forestry Award winners at the 43rd annual Texas Tree Conference in Waco, Texas.

These trees played a major role in the history of both Texas and Pecan trees.

As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark.

The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Cooke County this week.

Throughout history these trees have been used as a marker to pave the way for paths across Texas.

Identification and management of ambrosia beetles

Texas legislators allocated new funding above current base funding for Texas A&M Forest Service for the next two fiscal years.

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

These 11 trees played a historic role in the original counties, and some remain today, standing tall next to courthouses across the state.

Al Davis has been appointed director of Texas A&M Forest Service by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents in a special telephonic meeting on June 14.

These 9, historic trees were the starting point for most of the religions we have in Texas today.

Standing tall, trees have seen many hardships our ancestors have gone through.

As Texans make plans to observe Memorial Day, which marks the unofficial start to summer, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages residents to prepare for wildfires.

Big dreams, open land, independence and freedom all drew settlers to Texas.

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

Colton Curles thrives on challenges. He loves the work he does as Texas A&M Forest Service Task Force Coordinator for the Central Branch, and he’s passionate about making a difference in his community.

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday at the W.G. Jones State Forest Conservation Area in Conroe.

Texas A&M Forest Service has awarded two grants to community programs that promote urban and community forestry.

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Information on annual average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

This includes basics about timber taxation and tax laws and rules for tax return preparations, updated for the 2022 tax year

This covers how timberland productivity values are determined in Texas and what kinds of state incentives are available for landowners, updated for the 2022 tax year

This includes how land qualifies for timber special valuations, and application of timberland appraisal for counties in Texas

A Newton County a man has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of unauthorized harvest of timber.

A logging contractor has been indicted by a Rusk County grand jury on a state jail felony charge of timber purchase as trustee with intent to defraud.

Last year brought significant wildfires across Texas with over 650,000 acres burned. These fires can and will have lasting impacts on our landscape.

The second of three men indicted in a timber theft investigation in Liberty County was convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity this month.

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.

Texas A&M Forest Service is accepting applications for the 2023 Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Prevention Cost-Share Program. Applications are due by Feb. 1.

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Explanation of the federal income tax laws on timber to help woodland owners in filing their 2022 tax returns

A series of tornadoes that struck Northeast Texas in early November damaged timber on more than 10,000 acres. The timber was worth an estimated $13 million.

Trees add much more than just aesthetics to our landscapes and homes.

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.

Mistletoe is commonly associated with Christmas cheer and sneaking a kiss beneath a bough in a doorway on a cold winter night.

Students from the Houston area got a chance to explore the W.G. Jones State Forest in Conroe during Texas A&M Forest Service’s “Classroom Without Walls” program.

Putting the right tree in the right place will help avoid future problems and bolster the benefits the tree provides over its lifetime.

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Foresters and staff members from Texas A&M Forest Service commemorated Texas Arbor Day on Friday, November 4, 2022, with school presentations and tree plantings across the state.

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation declaring November 4, 2022, to be Texas Arbor Day.

A Magnolia man has been sentenced to two years of deferred adjudication after pleading guilty earlier this month to unauthorized timber harvest.

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

Mass timber could be the best-kept secret in Texas. But those familiar with the building material recognize its potential to reshape the way buildings are designed and constructed in the U.S. while promoting healthy forests.

Celebrate Texas Arbor Day and help protect your drinking water by participating in the Forests to Faucets, Tickey Creek Tree Planting Event on Friday, November 4th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to noon.

This fall is expected to be warmer and drier than average, and combined with the effects related to the lingering drought, that means this year’s fall foliage may be less vibrant than usual.

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture recognized the Texas Community Forestry Award winners yesterday at the 42nd annual Texas Tree Conference in Waco, Texas.

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Over 99% of Texas is under drought conditions, creating negative impacts to our landscape – especially to trees.

The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in two additional Texas counties this month – Morris and Rusk.

Information on 5-year average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Only mid-way through June and Texas has already seen extreme heat and very little rain this summer, with the trend predicted to continue.

The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) was confirmed this week in Wise County.

The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) was confirmed this week in Dallas County.

Distribution, identification and prevention of Ips beetles of Pinyon pines.

Distribución, identificación y prevención de los escarabajos Ips de los pinos piñoneros.

Identification and management of common foliar pathogens in oaks.

Identificación y manejo de patógenos foliares comunes en robles.

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Investigators and the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office arrested Frances Charline Lee Cole, 51, of Kaufman, Texas for theft of more than $2,500 and less than $30,000 in Hopkins County on March 2, 2022.

Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Investigators arrested Philip Eugene McKenzie, Jr, 60, of Magnolia, Texas on two counts of Timber Purchase as a Trustee with Intent to Defraud in Montgomery County on February 24, 2022.

This includes basics about timber taxation and tax laws and rules for tax return preparations, updated for the 2021 tax year

This covers how timberland productivity values are determined in Texas and what kinds of state incentives are available for landowners, updated for the 2021 tax year

Example problem and tax forms for 2021 tax year

Three suspects were indicted by a grand jury in Liberty County on the charge of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, a second degree felony, on December 15, 2021.

Cedar fever season is upon us once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery. But what exactly is cedar fever, and why is it so insufferable this time of year?

Explanation of the federal income tax laws on timber to help woodland owners in filing their 2021 tax returns

Christmas trees have been a tradition in the United States for over a century and today, when most families begin searching for the perfect Christmas tree, it comes down to one question – real or artificial?

Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the 2021 Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Prevention Cost-Share Program.

February 2021 will be remembered by Texans and by our trees as the year of the “Deep Freeze”.

Distribution, identification and prevention of laurel wilt spread by redbay ambrosia beetle.

Distribución, identificación y prevención de la marchitez del laurel propagada por el escarabajo ambrosía del laurel rojo.

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture recognized the Texas Community Forestry Award winners today at the Annual Texas Tree Conference in Waco, Texas.

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Longleaf Pine Implementation Team have funding available for private landowners interested in restoring and enhancing longleaf pine ecosystems on their property.

Clinton Moore, 61, of Nacogdoches, Texas, was arrested August 24, 2021 in Cherokee County for Timber Purchase as a Trustee with Intent to Defraud on timber valued between $20,000 – $100,000, a third degree felony.

It has been almost six months since winter storm Uri blanketed Texas in a week-long freeze and, despite ample rain, many Texas trees are still showing signs of stress.

Driving across Texas has been an interesting occupation for foresters and arborists these past few weeks. Many trees appear as healthy and vibrant as they have ever been, but littered in amongst the growing green are an equal – and seemingly arbitrary – population of barren oak trees.

The Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with Texas A&M Forest Service, has recognized Conroe, DeSoto, McAllen and Shady Shores, Texas each for their commitments to effective urban forest management by naming them first-time Tree City USA cities.

Texas A&M Forest Service law enforcement investigators arrested Jacob Twomey of Panola County on Monday, April 26, on a grand jury indictment.

A recent census of San Antonio’s urban forest counted 137.8 million trees in and around the city that work to reduce air pollution, temperatures and stormwater runoff, while storing carbon, improving human health and just plain beautifying the Alamo City.

Map of ice damage caused by February 2021 storms in Central Texas, showing both interpolated damage level and damage assessment points

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Longleaf Pine Implementation Team have announced available funding for private landowners interested in restoring and enhancing longleaf pine ecosystems on their property.

The Nature Challenge website launched today, connecting Texans with fun, creative ways to explore the outdoors, learn new skills and get involved in their community.

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.

Troy Grice of Groveton, Texas, was indicted on February 25, 2021, by a grand jury in Jasper County on the charge of Timber Purchase as Trustee with Intent to Defraud.

Over a week after severe winter weather in East Texas, many landowners may just now be seeing signs of freeze damage to forest trees with concern that trees may not make it.

Analysis of the economic contribution of the Christmas tree industry in Texas, 2020

Cedar fever season is almost upon us, and at a time when having a fever – or even catching a slight cold – is borderline taboo, it’s more important than ever to understand the symptoms and the source of this common, central Texas allergy.

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.

Trees are remarkable plants, and at no time is that more apparent than in the fall, when deciduous trees—bracing themselves for the winter—begin their transition into dormancy.

Maps of FIA plots showing longleaf pine status and history in East Texas through 2019

Map showing historic range of longleaf pine in East Texas

Maps of FIA plots showing shortleaf pine status and history in East Texas through 2019

Texas A&M Forest Service launched an application today to help users quickly identify the root of a tree’s problem, whether it be caused by insects, diseases or other factors.

Information on assessing leaning trees following a storm

My Tree ID helps identify tree species based on leaves, flowers, seed, bark or location using a key, descriptions, and full-color images.

Find the root of your tree’s problem whether it be caused by insect, disease or other factor. TreeMD’s main feature is a diagnosis tool that allows you to quickly find results from its vast database.

Spring and warm weather are finally here, bringing new growth and life. But they also bring increased forest pest activity. Now is the time for landowners to check their trees for signs of pests and/or pest damage.

The Big Tree Registry is a list of the largest known specimens of each Texas tree species. This application displays tree measurements and photos as well as public tree locations.

This includes basics about timber taxation and tax laws and rules for tax return preparations, updated for the 2019 tax year

This covers how timberland productivity values are determined in Texas and what kinds of state incentives are available for landowners, updated for the 2019 tax year

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.

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood stocking history, 2006-2016, in East Texas on all hardwood forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood stocking history, 2006-2016, in East Texas on oak-hickory forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood stocking history, 2006-2016, in East Texas on oak-pine forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood stocking history, 2006-2016, in East Texas on oak-gum-cypress forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood stocking history, 2006-2016, in East Texas on elm-ash-cottonwood forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood stocking history, 2006-2016, in East Texas on exotic hardwood forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood stocking history, 2006-2016, in East Texas on various hardwood forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (volume), 2006-2016, in East Texas on all forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (volume), 2006-2016, in East Texas on all hardwood forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (volume), 2006-2016, in East Texas on oak-hickory forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (volume), 2006-2016, in East Texas on oak-pine forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (volume), 2006-2016, in East Texas on oak-gum-cypress forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (volume), 2006-2016, in East Texas on elm-ash-cottonwood forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (volume), 2006-2016, in East Texas on exotic hardwood forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (volume), 2006-2016, in East Texas on various forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (trees), 2006-2016, in East Texas on all forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (trees), 2006-2016, in East Texas on all hardwood forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (trees), 2006-2016, in East Texas on oak-hickory forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (trees), 2006-2016, in East Texas on oak-pine forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (trees), 2006-2016, in East Texas on oak-gum-cypress forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (trees), 2006-2016, in East Texas on elm-ash-cottonwood forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (trees), 2006-2016, in East Texas on exotic hardwood forest types

Maps of FIA plots showing hardwood mortality history (trees), 2006-2016, in East Texas on various forest types

Information on Texas timber income and property tax workshop including the agenda, attendees, speakers, and registration form

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.

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture honored tree care professionals at the 39th Texas Tree Conference, Academy, Trade Show and Tree Schools in Waco, Texas in September.

Texas A&M Forest Service launched Texas Scenic Views in celebration of the first day of fall. This new online application helps Texans find the most impressive views of fall foliage and spring wildflowers throughout state.

Story map that highlights the forest and water relationship, priority watersheds for surface drinking water supplies, and how the forest and water sectors are partnering to sustain these vital resources.

Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Investigators made an arrest earlier this month in an alleged timber theft case in Rusk County.

Jason Ellis, Jacksonville District Forester for Texas A&M Forest Service, was awarded the 2019 Forest Stewardship Forester Award by the USDA Forest Service Southern Region and the Southern Group of State Foresters. Throughout his career, Ellis has consistently excelled at helping rural, private landowners achieve sustainable management of their forested lands throughout his district.

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.

There will be a group of veterans from Team Rubicon on the William Goodrich Jones State Forest between May 25 through June 2 conducting restoration work to improve potential red-cockaded woodpecker nesting and foraging areas.

A suspected timber thief plead guilty this week to a Second Degree Felony of Unauthorized Harvesting of Timber valued between $100,000 and $200,000. Thomas Curtis Fields, 49, of Frankston, Texas, harvested timber on private property near Jacksonville, Texas in Cherokee County without the landowner’s knowledge or permission.

Wood, seemingly the humblest of building materials, has made a comeback. Stronger, safer and more beautiful than ever before, cross-laminated timber (CLT) eliminates concerns that formerly marked wood as a lesser building material.

Many of us appreciate urban trees for the aesthetic appeal they bring to our communities, neighborhoods and properties. Urban forests make up a vital part of Texas’ natural resources, providing aesthetic, recreational, health and environmental benefits.

Evaluation of economic impact of urban forests in Texas.

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.

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.

This includes basics about timber taxation and tax laws and rules for tax return preparations, updated for the 2018 tax year

This covers how timberland productivity values are determined in Texas and what kinds of state incentives are available for landowners, updated for the 2018 tax year

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.

Landowners in the high plains region of Texas who construct vegetative fuel breaks on their property may be eligible for reimbursement.

Texas A&M AgriLife has awarded Joel Hambright, Regional Forester for Texas A&M Forest Service, the 2018 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Public Service in Forestry.

Report on Chinese tallowtree status and trends, site characteristics, invasion potential, and urban invasion

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

Information on Texas timber income and property tax workshop including the agenda, attendees, speakers, and registration form

Some 200 firefighters in 50 engines from 47 Texas fire departments in 23 counties will head to California to help fight three major wildfires that have taken at least 29 lives, destroyed more than 6,700 structures and prompted evacuations for about 250,000 Californians. “When the call came into Texas this summer

Firefighters from across the country will attend the 21 st Annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy, Oct. 11-24, 2018 at the Camp Swift National Guard facility in Bastrop, Texas. Managed as an actual wildfire incident, the academy is ope

Busy schedules, excessive screen time and lots of other factors keep kids from connecting with nature, even though study after study show that spending time outdoors makes them healthier, happier and smarter. Same goes for adults. So why not head outside together? From Au

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

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

Discover the trees and woody plants of Texas A&M University’s Research Park and George Bush Library areas in College Station with this visual guide. The guide lists over 35 species with one or more photos and a brief description.

Texas A&M University students planted seedlings Saturday to help restore flood-damaged areas of the Blanco River. Aggie Replant, a student organization whose members strive to improve the community through tree planting events and environmental service.

This includes basics about timber taxation and tax laws and rules for tax return preparations.

This covers how timberland productivity values are determined in Texas and what kinds of state incentives are available for landowners.

Port Aransas Volunteer Fire Department received a fire truck today, donated by the Philomont Volunteer Fire Department from Virginia.

Fact sheet on the potential impacts of Emerald Ash Borer infestation in the DFW metro area

Fact sheet on the potential impacts of Emerald Ash Borer infestation in the Austin/San Antonio area

Fact sheet on the potential impacts of Emerald Ash Borer infestation in the Houston metro area

Fact sheet on the potential impacts of Emerald Ash Borer infestation in West Texas communities

Critical fire weather conditions will be present over the Texas Plains region Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued an alert putting western portions of the state in the

San Jacinto County has developed a plan that will better prepare the community for wildfires. The Community Wildfire Protection Plan is the 18 th countywide CWPP in Texas. It was developed by San Jacinto

Information on Texas timber income and property tax workshop including the agenda, attendees, speakers, and registration form

Landowners in many parts of Texas have an opportunity to receive reimbursement for the cost of having a prescribed burn conducted on their property.

Texas A&M Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator Paul Johnson has discovered that it is not enough for communities to sustainably manage and care for the urban forest.

Tour through the state forests and arboretums managed by Texas A&M Forest Service that serve as educational resources for Texans and visitors.

Two Mexican blue oaks in Big Bend Ranch State Park were recently confirmed by Texas A&M Forest Service to be the largest of their kind in the state. Located in a remote canyon in the middle of the park, the trees are on the latest edition of the Texas Big Tree Registry, a

Covers how the property tax is determined, what kinds of state incentives are available for landowners, and updates on Texas tax laws related to timber management

Document on how to properly water trees

Going green can change the world; one community at a time. The mission to spread this message brought national recognition to the Green Ambassadors and Texas A&M Forest Service. Earlier this month, Green Ambassadors from the Latino Legacy program working on the Houston

Texans from across the state gathered today to honor all of the ways trees enrich lives and stabilize the environment during the State Arbor Day celebration at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station. The festivities closed out a year-long celebratio

Dallas area tree climber Miguel Pastenes took top honors at the North American Tree Cl

One hundred communities across Texas are receiving a special delivery of 100 trees in honor of Texas A&M Forest Service’s centennial year, capping off a full year of celebrating the agency’s commitment to conserve and protect Texas’ trees and forests.

Caring for Texas’ trees takes hard work and dedication. At this year’s Texas Tree Conference over a thousand tree care professionals gathered in Waco to learn from national leaders in research, commercial and utility arboriculture and urban forestry.

This year as part of National 4-H Week and One Day 4-H, the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program will partner with the Texas A&M Forest Service to help celebrate that agency’s 100th anniversary of protecting the citizens of Texas and the country.

Texans are fortunate to have a rich and colorful heritage. One book puts an elite group of trees together that have witnessed exciting events in Texas’ frontier history.

Texans are fortunate to have a rich and colorful heritage. One book puts an elite group of trees together that have witnessed exciting events in Texas’ frontier history.

Hundreds of Aggies are once again heading to Bastrop State Park to help replenish trees lost during the devastating 2011 wildfire season—which destroyed an estimated 96 percent of the park.

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.

Hundreds gathered in Waco this week to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have dedicated their talents to spreading a leafy green canopy over Texas.

Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS), on behalf of the Texas Longleaf Pine Implementation Team, announced today that funding is now available to private landowners to conserve and increase the total acreage of longleaf pine within Texas.

Information on insecticides that may protect ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer

Describes the method to estimate the value of an immature stand

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Presentation about preliminary drought assessment at the drought symposium held in February 2012

Presentation on PINEMAP project at the drought symposium held in February 2012

Presentation on drought-related tree health issues at the drought symposium held in February 2012

Once known for its vast fields of stately pines, Bastrop County could lose 1.5 million trees as a result of deadly wildfire that ravaged the community last month. The Bastrop County Complex — a 34,000-acre inferno deemed the most destructive wildfire in state history — ignite

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Assessment of timber damaged and destroyed in the Bastrop Fire

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Describes the income tax deduction determinants and process for casualty timber loss

Fact sheet covering hazardous tree liability concerns for landowners

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Overview of the Forest Inventory and Analysis program in Texas

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

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 […]

The holidays are full of many memories, smells, and flavors. They are also brimming with family traditions and recipes that have been carefully crafted and passed on for generations. Texas trees generate a $41.6 billion economic impact and many essential ingredients for some of our favorite foods, including syrup, flavoring extracts and spices, pecans, nuts, […]

Michelle Moore, Texas A&M Forest Service Forester, received a bronze Smokey Bear award today in recognition of her efforts to create a first-of-its-kind wildfire prevention resource guide.

Emerald ash borers are an incredibly destructive, invasive pest that preys exclusively on ash trees. Currently, 24 Texas counties are infested with EAB.

The invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Collin, Franklin, Johnson and Red River Counties.

The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) is confirmed in Grayson, Hill, Hood, McLennan and Palo Pinto Counties. EAB is infesting and killing ash trees in new areas of the state and continues to spread south.

More than 100 native trees were planted in College Station at Bee Creek Park and Tarrow Park this week with the assistance of the Texas A&M Forest Service Community Forestry Grants program.

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.

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

With three consecutive years of severe weather conditions throughout Texas, including extended hard freezes and droughts, East Texas trees have become vulnerable to secondary threats. These threats include cedar bark beetles, Ips engraver beetles, hypoxylon canker and cedar rust fungi.

As Texans maintain the tradition of meat smoking, the forestry industry continues to embrace the sustainable technological advancements of wood production to provide flavorful wood and pellets for all to enjoy.

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 […]

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

Bexar Branches Alliance, a San Antonio-based urban forestry non-profit, recently visited five schools to share forestry presentations with 800 fourth and fifth grade students and planted more than 500 trees among the schools.

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.

Foresters and staff members from Texas A&M Forest Service celebrated Texas Arbor Day on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, with school presentations, tree plantings and tree giveaways across the state.

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation declaring Nov. 3, 2023, to be Texas Arbor Day.

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISAT) recognized the Texas Community Forestry Award winners at the 43rd annual Texas Tree Conference in Waco, Texas.

These trees played a major role in the history of both Texas and Pecan trees.

As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark.

The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Cooke County this week.

Throughout history these trees have been used as a marker to pave the way for paths across Texas.

Texas legislators allocated new funding above current base funding for Texas A&M Forest Service for the next two fiscal years.

These 11 trees played a historic role in the original counties, and some remain today, standing tall next to courthouses across the state.

Al Davis has been appointed director of Texas A&M Forest Service by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents in a special telephonic meeting on June 14.

These 9, historic trees were the starting point for most of the religions we have in Texas today.

Standing tall, trees have seen many hardships our ancestors have gone through.

As Texans make plans to observe Memorial Day, which marks the unofficial start to summer, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages residents to prepare for wildfires.

Big dreams, open land, independence and freedom all drew settlers to Texas.

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

Colton Curles thrives on challenges. He loves the work he does as Texas A&M Forest Service Task Force Coordinator for the Central Branch, and he’s passionate about making a difference in his community.

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday at the W.G. Jones State Forest Conservation Area in Conroe.

Texas A&M Forest Service has awarded two grants to community programs that promote urban and community forestry.

A Newton County a man has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of unauthorized harvest of timber.

A logging contractor has been indicted by a Rusk County grand jury on a state jail felony charge of timber purchase as trustee with intent to defraud.

Last year brought significant wildfires across Texas with over 650,000 acres burned. These fires can and will have lasting impacts on our landscape.

The second of three men indicted in a timber theft investigation in Liberty County was convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity this month.

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.

Texas A&M Forest Service is accepting applications for the 2023 Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Prevention Cost-Share Program. Applications are due by Feb. 1.

A series of tornadoes that struck Northeast Texas in early November damaged timber on more than 10,000 acres. The timber was worth an estimated $13 million.

Trees add much more than just aesthetics to our landscapes and homes.

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.

Mistletoe is commonly associated with Christmas cheer and sneaking a kiss beneath a bough in a doorway on a cold winter night.

Students from the Houston area got a chance to explore the W.G. Jones State Forest in Conroe during Texas A&M Forest Service’s “Classroom Without Walls” program.

Putting the right tree in the right place will help avoid future problems and bolster the benefits the tree provides over its lifetime.

Foresters and staff members from Texas A&M Forest Service commemorated Texas Arbor Day on Friday, November 4, 2022, with school presentations and tree plantings across the state.

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation declaring November 4, 2022, to be Texas Arbor Day.

A Magnolia man has been sentenced to two years of deferred adjudication after pleading guilty earlier this month to unauthorized timber harvest.

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

Mass timber could be the best-kept secret in Texas. But those familiar with the building material recognize its potential to reshape the way buildings are designed and constructed in the U.S. while promoting healthy forests.

Celebrate Texas Arbor Day and help protect your drinking water by participating in the Forests to Faucets, Tickey Creek Tree Planting Event on Friday, November 4th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to noon.

This fall is expected to be warmer and drier than average, and combined with the effects related to the lingering drought, that means this year’s fall foliage may be less vibrant than usual.

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture recognized the Texas Community Forestry Award winners yesterday at the 42nd annual Texas Tree Conference in Waco, Texas.

Over 99% of Texas is under drought conditions, creating negative impacts to our landscape – especially to trees.

The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in two additional Texas counties this month – Morris and Rusk.

Only mid-way through June and Texas has already seen extreme heat and very little rain this summer, with the trend predicted to continue.

The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) was confirmed this week in Wise County.

The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) was confirmed this week in Dallas County.

Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Investigators and the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office arrested Frances Charline Lee Cole, 51, of Kaufman, Texas for theft of more than $2,500 and less than $30,000 in Hopkins County on March 2, 2022.

Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Investigators arrested Philip Eugene McKenzie, Jr, 60, of Magnolia, Texas on two counts of Timber Purchase as a Trustee with Intent to Defraud in Montgomery County on February 24, 2022.

Three suspects were indicted by a grand jury in Liberty County on the charge of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, a second degree felony, on December 15, 2021.

Cedar fever season is upon us once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery. But what exactly is cedar fever, and why is it so insufferable this time of year?

Christmas trees have been a tradition in the United States for over a century and today, when most families begin searching for the perfect Christmas tree, it comes down to one question – real or artificial?

Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the 2021 Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Prevention Cost-Share Program.

February 2021 will be remembered by Texans and by our trees as the year of the “Deep Freeze”.

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture recognized the Texas Community Forestry Award winners today at the Annual Texas Tree Conference in Waco, Texas.

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Longleaf Pine Implementation Team have funding available for private landowners interested in restoring and enhancing longleaf pine ecosystems on their property.

Clinton Moore, 61, of Nacogdoches, Texas, was arrested August 24, 2021 in Cherokee County for Timber Purchase as a Trustee with Intent to Defraud on timber valued between $20,000 – $100,000, a third degree felony.

It has been almost six months since winter storm Uri blanketed Texas in a week-long freeze and, despite ample rain, many Texas trees are still showing signs of stress.

Driving across Texas has been an interesting occupation for foresters and arborists these past few weeks. Many trees appear as healthy and vibrant as they have ever been, but littered in amongst the growing green are an equal – and seemingly arbitrary – population of barren oak trees.

The Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with Texas A&M Forest Service, has recognized Conroe, DeSoto, McAllen and Shady Shores, Texas each for their commitments to effective urban forest management by naming them first-time Tree City USA cities.

Texas A&M Forest Service law enforcement investigators arrested Jacob Twomey of Panola County on Monday, April 26, on a grand jury indictment.

A recent census of San Antonio’s urban forest counted 137.8 million trees in and around the city that work to reduce air pollution, temperatures and stormwater runoff, while storing carbon, improving human health and just plain beautifying the Alamo City.

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Longleaf Pine Implementation Team have announced available funding for private landowners interested in restoring and enhancing longleaf pine ecosystems on their property.

The Nature Challenge website launched today, connecting Texans with fun, creative ways to explore the outdoors, learn new skills and get involved in their community.

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.

Troy Grice of Groveton, Texas, was indicted on February 25, 2021, by a grand jury in Jasper County on the charge of Timber Purchase as Trustee with Intent to Defraud.

Over a week after severe winter weather in East Texas, many landowners may just now be seeing signs of freeze damage to forest trees with concern that trees may not make it.

Cedar fever season is almost upon us, and at a time when having a fever – or even catching a slight cold – is borderline taboo, it’s more important than ever to understand the symptoms and the source of this common, central Texas allergy.

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.

Trees are remarkable plants, and at no time is that more apparent than in the fall, when deciduous trees—bracing themselves for the winter—begin their transition into dormancy.

Texas A&M Forest Service launched an application today to help users quickly identify the root of a tree’s problem, whether it be caused by insects, diseases or other factors.

Spring and warm weather are finally here, bringing new growth and life. But they also bring increased forest pest activity. Now is the time for landowners to check their trees for signs of pests and/or pest damage.

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 and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture honored tree care professionals at the 39th Texas Tree Conference, Academy, Trade Show and Tree Schools in Waco, Texas in September.

Texas A&M Forest Service launched Texas Scenic Views in celebration of the first day of fall. This new online application helps Texans find the most impressive views of fall foliage and spring wildflowers throughout state.

Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Investigators made an arrest earlier this month in an alleged timber theft case in Rusk County.

Jason Ellis, Jacksonville District Forester for Texas A&M Forest Service, was awarded the 2019 Forest Stewardship Forester Award by the USDA Forest Service Southern Region and the Southern Group of State Foresters. Throughout his career, Ellis has consistently excelled at helping rural, private landowners achieve sustainable management of their forested lands throughout his district.

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.

There will be a group of veterans from Team Rubicon on the William Goodrich Jones State Forest between May 25 through June 2 conducting restoration work to improve potential red-cockaded woodpecker nesting and foraging areas.

A suspected timber thief plead guilty this week to a Second Degree Felony of Unauthorized Harvesting of Timber valued between $100,000 and $200,000. Thomas Curtis Fields, 49, of Frankston, Texas, harvested timber on private property near Jacksonville, Texas in Cherokee County without the landowner’s knowledge or permission.

Wood, seemingly the humblest of building materials, has made a comeback. Stronger, safer and more beautiful than ever before, cross-laminated timber (CLT) eliminates concerns that formerly marked wood as a lesser building material.

Many of us appreciate urban trees for the aesthetic appeal they bring to our communities, neighborhoods and properties. Urban forests make up a vital part of Texas’ natural resources, providing aesthetic, recreational, health and environmental benefits.

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.

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.

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.

Landowners in the high plains region of Texas who construct vegetative fuel breaks on their property may be eligible for reimbursement.

Texas A&M AgriLife has awarded Joel Hambright, Regional Forester for Texas A&M Forest Service, the 2018 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Public Service in Forestry.

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

Some 200 firefighters in 50 engines from 47 Texas fire departments in 23 counties will head to California to help fight three major wildfires that have taken at least 29 lives, destroyed more than 6,700 structures and prompted evacuations for about 250,000 Californians. “When the call came into Texas this summer

Firefighters from across the country will attend the 21 st Annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy, Oct. 11-24, 2018 at the Camp Swift National Guard facility in Bastrop, Texas. Managed as an actual wildfire incident, the academy is ope

Busy schedules, excessive screen time and lots of other factors keep kids from connecting with nature, even though study after study show that spending time outdoors makes them healthier, happier and smarter. Same goes for adults. So why not head outside together? From Au

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

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

Texas A&M University students planted seedlings Saturday to help restore flood-damaged areas of the Blanco River. Aggie Replant, a student organization whose members strive to improve the community through tree planting events and environmental service.

Port Aransas Volunteer Fire Department received a fire truck today, donated by the Philomont Volunteer Fire Department from Virginia.

Critical fire weather conditions will be present over the Texas Plains region Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued an alert putting western portions of the state in the

San Jacinto County has developed a plan that will better prepare the community for wildfires. The Community Wildfire Protection Plan is the 18 th countywide CWPP in Texas. It was developed by San Jacinto

Landowners in many parts of Texas have an opportunity to receive reimbursement for the cost of having a prescribed burn conducted on their property.

Texas A&M Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator Paul Johnson has discovered that it is not enough for communities to sustainably manage and care for the urban forest.

Two Mexican blue oaks in Big Bend Ranch State Park were recently confirmed by Texas A&M Forest Service to be the largest of their kind in the state. Located in a remote canyon in the middle of the park, the trees are on the latest edition of the Texas Big Tree Registry, a

Going green can change the world; one community at a time. The mission to spread this message brought national recognition to the Green Ambassadors and Texas A&M Forest Service. Earlier this month, Green Ambassadors from the Latino Legacy program working on the Houston

Texans from across the state gathered today to honor all of the ways trees enrich lives and stabilize the environment during the State Arbor Day celebration at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station. The festivities closed out a year-long celebratio

Dallas area tree climber Miguel Pastenes took top honors at the North American Tree Cl

One hundred communities across Texas are receiving a special delivery of 100 trees in honor of Texas A&M Forest Service’s centennial year, capping off a full year of celebrating the agency’s commitment to conserve and protect Texas’ trees and forests.

Caring for Texas’ trees takes hard work and dedication. At this year’s Texas Tree Conference over a thousand tree care professionals gathered in Waco to learn from national leaders in research, commercial and utility arboriculture and urban forestry.

This year as part of National 4-H Week and One Day 4-H, the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program will partner with the Texas A&M Forest Service to help celebrate that agency’s 100th anniversary of protecting the citizens of Texas and the country.

Texans are fortunate to have a rich and colorful heritage. One book puts an elite group of trees together that have witnessed exciting events in Texas’ frontier history.

Texans are fortunate to have a rich and colorful heritage. One book puts an elite group of trees together that have witnessed exciting events in Texas’ frontier history.

Hundreds of Aggies are once again heading to Bastrop State Park to help replenish trees lost during the devastating 2011 wildfire season—which destroyed an estimated 96 percent of the park.

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.

Hundreds gathered in Waco this week to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have dedicated their talents to spreading a leafy green canopy over Texas.

Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS), on behalf of the Texas Longleaf Pine Implementation Team, announced today that funding is now available to private landowners to conserve and increase the total acreage of longleaf pine within Texas.

Once known for its vast fields of stately pines, Bastrop County could lose 1.5 million trees as a result of deadly wildfire that ravaged the community last month. The Bastrop County Complex — a 34,000-acre inferno deemed the most destructive wildfire in state history — ignite

Texas is rapidly growing. Increasing the strain on ecosystems surrounding our communities. While we need homes, roads, commercial buildings, and other infrastructure, the materials and methods used increases stormwater runoff, heat island effects, loss of habitat for various species, and decreases green space.   That’s why we help communities develop sustainable, evidence-based strategies to conserve canopy […]

Texas leaf peeping A trip to the pine and hardwood forests of East Texas during October and November may display beautiful fall foliage. Or if you want to explore Central and West Texas, consider visiting the Lost Maples State Natural Area, a genetically distinct population of Bigtooth Maples (Acer grandidentatum) which was geographically isolated during […]

Mistletoe is a popular Yuletide decoration. However, it is a parasitic plant that can be damaging to trees. It also has poisonous properties and should never be eaten.   American mistletoe, genus Phoradendron, is a persistent, evergreen, photosynthetic (contains chlorophyll), seed-producing plant. It is parasitic on certain woody plants, primarily hardwood or broadleaf trees.  Except for […]

Lichen are unique organisms made up of a combination of fungi and algae that are symbiotic,  supporting each other.   The algae makes food through photosynthesis, which helps the fungi. In return, the fungi provide structure and retain moisture for the algae. Together, they form a self-sufficient partnership.  Lichen can grow on non-living things like rocks, […]

Burls are usually a rounded lump or protrusion located on the stem, branch, and, on rare occasion, the roots of trees. They are dense. These outgrowths can range in size from small to large and can have a rather unique look to each one.   While they may look cancerous to the tree, burls are benign […]

Witches’ broom is a plant disease characterized by the abnormal growth of dense clusters of shoots or branches, resembling a broom. The condition can affect a variety of trees and shrubs, leading to significant damage and reduced plant health.   Causes Witches’ broom can be caused by several factors, including:  Symptoms The primary symptom of witches’ […]

Vines grow on trees throughout our state. Many are harmless to trees, and some are quite attractive clinging to the trunk, like Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) in the fall, with its bright red foliage.   Some vines, however, can harm the tree and possible kill it. Vines that grow through the tree and cover the canopy […]

Ball moss (Tillandsia recurvata) is a plant commonly found clinging to limbs of live oaks and other trees in the Southern U.S. It is in the Bromeliad family and related to Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) and pineapple (Ananas comosus).   It can also be found growing on telephone wires and fences. Ball moss can grow on […]

It’s important to protect your young trees from damage caused by animals, which can severely hinder their growth and development. This starts with knowing what animals are present in your area and being able to determine what  damage they cause. Once you have an idea what you are dealing with, you can make a plan […]

When should you water? Check with your city or local water company for possible restrictions on watering methods and frequency during drought. You can water your trees at any time but if you can, avoid watering during the hottest part of the day — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., to avoid excessive evaporation. How often should […]

Trees can recover from storm damage. Oftentimes, storms leave trees looking bare and deflated but looks can be misleading. Before deciding that your storm-damaged tree can’t be saved, ask yourself:  If the tree is healthy, not a hazard, and didn’t suffer major structural damage, it will usually recover if you apply first aid measures right […]

After a storm, your first thought might be to get things cleaned up as quickly as possible. However, hasty decisions can often result in removing trees that could have been saved.   Ask yourself the question,  Can My Tree Be Saved?  Knowing what to do for your trees can make the difference between loss and survival. […]

Planting and establishing trees is about managing air and moisture in the soil. Manage these correctly and trees will grow quickly following planting.   Three of the most common causes of poor tree establishment or death are planting too deep, improper watering, and girdling roots.   If appropriate species are planted at the right depth and irrigated […]

When applied and maintained correctly, mulch has many benefits for trees. It conserves water, reduces weeds and competition from other plants, and can regulate soil temperature. Keeping soil warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Organic mulch also helps soil by encouraging helpful microorganisms, which can improve soil over time.  However, if mulch […]

Most landscape trees do not need fertilizer. It’s better to focus on watering and mulching to help your trees grow. Instead of chemical fertilizers, consider spreading a thin layer of compost on the soil each year to improve soil health and add nutrients. Compost can be added underneath mulch.  If you think your soil might […]

Tree decline is when trees gradually lose vigor and display pale green or yellow color leaves, small leaves, poor growth, early leaf drop, early fall color, or dieback of twigs and branches. These symptoms observed above ground usually indicate problems in the root system.   Stress factors Some decline is caused by specific diseases and […]

Our Community Forestry Program focuses on building local capacity to help communities develop sustainable programs that provide Texans with healthy trees and forests.   Texas continues to be one of the fastest growing states in the nation. Trees provide many benefits to growing communities including improving air quality by filtering pollutants, reducing heat, and helping to […]

Trees provide many economic, social, and environmental benefits that lead to improved well-being and a better quality of life.   While it may be intuitive that living near trees and associated greenspace encourages general feelings of well-being, numerous studies substantiate the connection between healthy trees and healthy lives.  The value of traditional goods and recreational opportunities, such […]

Pruning is one of the most common maintenance practices. Trees growing in a forest grow well without pruning, but landscape trees often require more attention. Each pruning cut is a wound, therefore, if done incorrectly, pruning can harm trees and even shorten their lives. However, when done right, pruning helps trees stay healthy, maintain good […]

Young and newly planted trees need particular care and attention to increase their chance of survival. Especially in the cold. Though Texas is not known for harsh winters, the winter season can still be tough on trees as evidenced by Winter Storm Uri in February 2021. Harsh conditions like cold winds, bright sun, bitter ice, […]

Severe drought has long-term impacts on trees. Stress may linger for years, long after soil moisture returns.   In many cases, drought kills the fine feeder roots that trees use to take up water and nutrients. Until these feeder roots can be fully replaced, the tree remains under stress and cannot support a full canopy of […]

During a drought  During a drought, the lack of water causes trees to photosynthesize less, or make less food, which leads to a lack of nutrients needed to survive.   Plants generate their own food through photosynthesis and one of the key components of photosynthesis is water. Water is necessary for the chemical reactions that create […]

Forests provide the cleanest water of any land use. And as Texas’ population increases and forests and woodlands decrease, our water supply is at risk. Texas forests This process is known as the forest-water relationship, or watershed ecosystem services, and is valued at $13.2 billion annually.   Partnerships and best management practices are used to enhance […]

It’s often said that every tree tells a story. Famous Trees of Texas highlights an elite group of trees that have witnessed pivotal moments in the state’s frontier history.   Dive deeper into Texas history and the fascinating connection between people, trees, and state history through our Story Map. Book 100 of these trees have […]

Invasive species like the emerald ash borer and laurel wilt have become significant threats, killing native trees and disrupting ecosystems. Additionally, multiple stressors such as native pests, diseases, and environmental factors compound, can lead to the slow weakening and eventual death of trees.   Texas’ extreme climate, with high temperatures and prolonged droughts, intensifies tree stress, […]

Example problem and tax forms for 2021 tax year

Una hoja informativa sobre el escarabajo ambrosía.

How to deal with injury to trees due to grazing animals

Caring for trees that have been damaged due to squirrels and other small animals

Tips and care for watering trees during a drought

A guide on how to properly water newly planted trees.

Texas’ urban areas have experienced significant growth, resulting in tree loss, but the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) has been working to enhance urban forests through sustainable programs, training, and disaster response efforts, recognizing the critical economic, environmental, and social benefits of urban trees.

Home Adventure Bingo

Economic Impact of the Texas Christmas Tree Industry, 2023  

FY 2024 Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program Criteria

Tree Identification Cards

Map a Tree Trail – Secondary

All Secondary Lesson Modules Package for tree trails for educators.

Sample Needs Assessment Format

Student Service Leader Sample Projects

Elementary Internet Links to complement the Tree Trails Program

The cover page for Tree Trails, a conservation education project

The complete guide of elementary modules for the tree trails for educators

Texas Timber Price Trends January/February 2024

Technical Guidelines and Quality Assurance Standards for Longleaf Pine

Ten foundations for healthy communities

Information about the tree improvement program

Information about the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Project

Texas Leaf-Cutting Ant infestations on trees, including identification, life cycle, signs of attack, and control methods.

A writeup about how to care for car damage trees.

Document requesting information on new infestations of Western soapberry borer, to be filled out by landowners

Flyer about Tree Climbing Competition

Guide to treating bark loss

Guide to trees and flooding

Sample needs assessment for Tree Trails secondary lesson 4, “Student Service Leader”

Student service leader sample projects for Tree Trails secondary lesson 4, “Student Service Leader”

Student service leader sample invitations for Tree Trails secondary lesson 4, “Student Service Leader”

Career activity for Tree Trails secondary lesson 4, “Student Service Leader”

Project Learning Tree correlations with Tree Trails curriculum

Report on project field test of Tree Trails with teachers

Tree Search activity – find all the listed trees

Investigative procedures for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Research topics for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Media presentation instructions for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 3, “Benefits and Values”

Tree scavenger hunt guide for Tree Trails secondary lesson 3, “Benefits and Values”

Handout on tree benefits for Tree Trails secondary lesson 3, “Benefits and Values”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 4, “Student Service Leader”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 4, “Student Service Leader”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-1, “Tree Structure and Function”

Handout on tree parts for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-1, “Tree Structure and Function”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-2, “Ecological Diversity and Native Species”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-2, “Ecological Diversity and Native Species”

Rubric for ecosystem diversity for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-2, “Diversity of Species and Ecosystems”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Handout on tree cross sections for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Handout on signs of unhealthy trees for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-3, “Tree and Forest Health”

Investigative worksheet for Tree Trails elementary lesson 7, “Tree and Forest Health”

Tree Trails cover page for secondary lessons

Internet links for Tree Trails secondary lessons

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 1-1, “Map a Tree Trail”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 1-1, “Map a Tree Trail”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 1-2, “Tree Identification”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 1-2, “Tree Identification”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 1-3, “Tree Measurement”

Lesson only for Tree Trails secondary lesson 1-3, “Tree Measurement”

Tree Trails guidelines for measuring trees for secondary lesson 1-3, “Tree Measurement”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails secondary lesson 2-1, “Tree Structure and Function”

Tree Trails elementary lesson 8, “Tree History”

Tree Trails elementary lesson 9, “Urban Forestry”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Career cards for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Student service leader sample projects for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Sample needs assessment for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Sample tree tag for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Sample certificate of achievement for Tree Trails elementary lesson 10, “Student Service Leader”

Tree characteristics data sheet for Tree Trails elementary lesson 6, “Diversity of Species and Ecosystems”

Handout on diversity platforms for Tree Trails elementary lesson 6, “Diversity of Species and Ecosystems”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 7, “Tree and Forest Health”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 7, “Tree and Forest Health”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 4, “Tree Structure and Function”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 4, “Tree Structure and Function”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 5, “Benefits and Values of Trees”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 5, “Benefits and Values of Trees”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 6, “Diversity of Species and Ecosystems”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 6, “Diversity of Species and Ecosystems”

Fillable PDF data sheet you can use to record Tree Trails data for elementary lesson 1 and secondary lesson 1-1, “Map a Tree Trail”

Learning Log template for Tree Trails

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 2, “Tree Identification”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 2, “Tree Identification”

Links to tree poems for Tree Trails elementary lesson 2, “Tree Identification”

Sample leaf cards for Tree Trails elementary lesson 2 and secondary lesson 1-2, “Tree Identification”

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 3, “Tree Measurement”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 3, “Tree Measurement”

Tree Trails guidelines for measuring trees for elementary lesson 3, “Tree Measurement”

Activity for students to create a mural of their community trees

Tree Trails lesson for students to research the history of a tree and make connections to the past

All Tree Trails elementary lesson modules in one file

Tree Trails cover page for elementary lessons

Internet links for Tree Trails

Tree Trails notes page

Tree Trails – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for 5th Grade

All handouts needed for Tree Trails elementary lesson 1, “Map a Tree Trail”

Lesson only for Tree Trails elementary lesson 1, “Map a Tree Trail”

Data sheet you can use to record Tree Trails data for elementary lesson 1 and secondary lesson 1-1, “Map a Tree Trail”

Form to find trees for Nature Explore

Help sheet on Tree Cookies

Help sheet on leaf parts

Help sheet on forest benefits

Dichotomous key sample cards for the dichotomous key practice activity

Tree information cards for the dichotomous key practice activity

All the handouts needed for the dichotomous key practice activity in one file

Infographic on how to mulch around a tree

How to measure a tree

Flyer about Tree Trails conservation education resource

Overview about Tree Trails conservation education resource

Tree Trails service project ideas

Data sheet you can use to record Tree Trails data

Tree Trails infographic to help you get started with leaf characteristics.

Tree Trails guidelines for measuring tree circumference, height, and crown spread

Tree Trails overview of benefits provided by trees

Tree Trails tree tag you can fill out and hang on a tree to show its benefits

Fact sheet on a cooperative land stewardship training program for contractors in Central and West Texas

Highlights from the fifth round (2002) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Highlights from the sixth round (2005) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Highlights from the seventh round (2008) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Highlights from the eighth round (2011) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Results from the first round (1992) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Highlights from the first round (1992) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Results from the second round (1996) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Highlights from the second round (1996) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Results from the third round (1998) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Highlights from the third round (1998) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Results from the fourth round (2000) of BMP Implementation Monitoring in Texas

Guidelines for proper pruning to prevent oak wilt infection

Financial assistance program designed to restore and enhance longleaf pine ecosystem in Texas

Application for the Texas Longleaf Conservation Assistance Program

Silvicultural guidelines for successfully regenerating longleaf pine

Silvicultural guidelines for successfully managing longleaf pine

Contact information for professional consulting foresters, listed by services provided

Contact information for forestry service and product providers, listed by services and products provided

Contact information for professional consulting foresters working in Central Texas, listed by services provided

Contact information for forestry service and product providers, listed by services and products provided

Information sheet on identification and control of brown spot needle blight in Longleaf pine

Information sheet providing key considerations for bareroot and container pine seedlings

Information sheet providing a general overview of regeneration in hardwood stands

Information sheet for longleaf pine management in mature stands

Information sheet providing a general overview of longleaf pine planting

Information sheet providing key considerations when planning a timber thinning operation

Information sheet for longleaf pine management between stand establishment and final harvest

Information sheet for loblolly pine management between stand establishment and final harvest

Information sheet on forest fertilization for pine production

Information sheet on pruning pine stands to increase wood quality

Information sheet providing a general overview of harvest impacts on regeneration

Guide to saving trees in the neighborhood

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Fact sheet about the economic benefits of trees

Technical solutions for tree issues

Steps to repair bark damage

Guide to transplanting trees

Document on how to correct root problems at planting

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on how to select young trees

Guide to planting trees

Guide to mulching trees

Guide to lawn care around trees

Guide to pruning young trees

Guide to pruning mature trees

Guide on protecting trees during construction

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Tips on how to care for trees during times of extreme drought

Fact sheet covering hazardous tree liability concerns for landowners

Analysis of urban forest benefits and tree canopy

A guide to historic and significant trees on the Texas capitol grounds

Fact sheet on how to identify, prevent, and manage oak wilt

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of hypoxylon canker disease in hardwood trees

Fact sheet on how to identify, prevent, and control annosum root disease in pine and eastern redcedar

Fact sheet on how to identify and manage fusiform rust in pines

Fact sheet on how to identify, prevent, and control hardwood decay

Information on the timing, methods, and forest health reasons to think young pine stands

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of eastern tent caterpillar and affects on trees

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of forest tent caterpillar and affects on trees

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of Ips beetles and affects on trees

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of tip moth and affects on trees

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of redheaded pine sawfly and affects on trees

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of pales weevils and affects on pine trees

Fact sheet on Emerald Ash Borer

Information and fact sheet on Chalcid Wasp, an invasive insect that attacks Afghan pine (Pinus eldarica)

Fact sheet on top invasive plants in Central Texas

Fact sheet on top invasive plants in East Texas

Fact sheet on top invasive plants in South Texas

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of webworm and affects on trees

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of Elm leaf beetle and affects on trees

Summary of mesquite wood properties

Economic Contribution of the Texas Christmas Tree Industry, 2023

Identification and management of ambrosia beetles

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Information on annual average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

This includes basics about timber taxation and tax laws and rules for tax return preparations, updated for the 2022 tax year

This covers how timberland productivity values are determined in Texas and what kinds of state incentives are available for landowners, updated for the 2022 tax year

This includes how land qualifies for timber special valuations, and application of timberland appraisal for counties in Texas

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Explanation of the federal income tax laws on timber to help woodland owners in filing their 2022 tax returns

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Information on 5-year average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas

Distribution, identification and prevention of Ips beetles of Pinyon pines.

Distribución, identificación y prevención de los escarabajos Ips de los pinos piñoneros.

Identification and management of common foliar pathogens in oaks.

Identificación y manejo de patógenos foliares comunes en robles.

Information on bi-monthly average price for pine sawlogs, pulpwood, chip-n-saw, hardwood sawlog, and hardwood pulpwood in East Texas