TREES
Trees provide environmental, economic, and social benefits. We provide an overview of the state’s tree resource and education on how to care for trees.
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Learn how to care for trees when planting, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, and when they are in decline and in times of natural disasters.
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Tree health is a crucial concern in Texas, where environmental challenges and biological threats place pressure on forests, urban landscapes, and residential trees.
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Trees provide many economic, social, and environmental benefits that lead to improved well-being and a better quality of life.
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Texas Tree ID helps you identify Texas trees by providing detailed information on tree species, including photos, characteristics, and distribution maps.
Invasive species
Invasive species include a variety of plants, insects, and animals that have been introduced from other regions or ecosystems and cause, or are likely to cause, harm to the economy, environment, or human health.
Tree planting guide
Use the Texas Tree Planting Guide to find the right tree for your planting site and learn more about tree planting and care.
Community forestry
Trees play an important role in Texas communities. Our Community Forestry program helps connect Texans to resources on how to manage their community canopy.
