Texas A&M Forest Service is the leader in defining forestry through programs in forest & tree development and wildfire prevention, mitigation and protection.

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Congratulations to the 2026 Texas Tree Award recipients! 🌳 These individuals, organizations and programs are making an impact across Texas through tree care, education, workforce development and community forestry.
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🔥 Twenty-eight students from 13 Texas counties came together for the sixth annual Sisters in Fire! Participants got hands-on experience with wildland firefighting skills and equipment while exploring careers in wildfire response and natural resources.
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🌲 New research found weather was the leading cause of tree mortality across 43 East Texas counties from 2006-2024, while disease has become a growing factor. Researchers estimated $2.64 billion in losses tied to tree mortality. doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2026.1…
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🚁 Texas A&M Forest Service has added the first of three 4,000-gallon HeloPods to support helicopter firefighting operations. These mobile water reservoirs help crews work more efficiently, improve readiness and provide reliable water sources during drought conditions.
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🏡🔥 No single action can guarantee a home will survive a wildfire, but homeowners can take steps to reduce risk. Creating defensible space, reducing vegetation near the home and strengthening against embers, heat and flames can help improve home survivability.
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🚔 Texas A&M Forest Service investigators recently attended the Southern Law Enforcement Task Force Conference in Tennessee, where they learned about emerging investigative tools, reviewed major wildfire cases and collaborated with agencies across the Southeast.
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Are your trees showing fall colors early?🍂 Drought and extreme heat can trigger early dormancy in hardwoods, especially oaks, causing leaves to brown or yellow ahead of schedule. Similar symptoms can also indicate more serious tree damage, so you may need a closer assessment.
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Nearly $5 million has been awarded to 118 rural volunteer fire departments across Texas through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, helping fund equipment, firefighting apparatus and protective gear to strengthen wildfire and emergency response capabilities.
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Yesterday, we responded to 13 new wildfires for 7,378 acres. 🔥 Stay up to date on wildfire activity across Texas. Check the incident dashboard for wildfire activity reported within the last 24 hours. Dashboard: tfsgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/…
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Texas A&M Forest Service awarded $457,413 in Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grants for 69 projects across Texas. The funding will help treat 9,610 acres, reducing wildfire risk near homes and communities through prescribed fire and vegetation management.
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🌱 Applications are now open for the Texas Invasive Plant Solutions Cost-Share Program. Texas landowners can receive reimbursement for 75% of invasive plant treatment or removal costs, up to $7,000. Funding supports mechanical, herbicide and prescribed burn treatments.
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Texas A&M Forest Service retweeted
A good lunch and an even better conversation! We were glad to have @TXForestService law enforcement officers with us as presenters for our Texas Pro Logger continuing education program. They bring tremendous knowledge and work directly on issues that matter to our community.
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🔥The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County has burned 90,400 acres, making it the largest summer wildfire and the 15th-largest Texas wildfire since 2005. Local, state and federal crews remain engaged, strengthening containment lines and protecting nearby communities.
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