Texas A&M Forest Service

Forestry students from Stephen F. Austin State University recently participated in hands-on training through Project Learning Tree and field exercises at W.G. Jones State Forest as part of their annual Field Station program.

Seven McAllen ISD elementary campuses will receive new schoolyard forests designed to create cooler outdoor spaces, supporting learning opportunities and expanding access to green space in South Texas. Read more 👉tfsweb.tamu.edu/schoolyard-for…

The @TXForestService broke ground on a new Bastrop County regional office with @tamusystem, AgriLife and community leaders — strengthening wildfire response by placing personnel and equipment where they’re needed most. 🔗: tx.ag/BastropCountyR…

TDEM participated in Grimes County Ag Day alongside partners including @txextension, @TXForestService, and @smokey_bear. We love opportunities to educate kids about the importance of emergency preparedness, hazard mitigation, disaster response and recovery!

.@TXForestService celebrated recent enhancements to its College Station Wildland Fire Dispatch Center. These upgrades will contribute to strengthening statewide emergency wildfire response. Learn more about the College Station Dispatch Center here: tx.ag/ForestServiceE…

Week two of the Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy is underway in Conroe. TIWA brings together personnel from multiple agencies for hands-on wildfire training that strengthens skills, coordination and statewide preparedness ahead of future fire activities. @AllHazardsTFS

🌳This Women's Health Month and Mother's Day weekend, Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives is a reminder of the connection between healthy communities and healthy natural spaces. Learn more👉healthytreeshealthylives.org

🪶Check out this recent article from Texas Parks and Wildlife on red-cockaded woodpeckers at Fairchild State Forest and the land management that supports their habitat in East Texas. Read more: tpwmagazine.com/wildlife-conse…

Fire plays an important role in the health of Texas forests when applied under the right conditions. Last week, we worked with partners, landowners and students during a prescribed burn on the Fairchild State Forest as part of a prescribed burn manager course.

Today is International Firefighters’ Day🚒 In 2025, Texas A&M Forest Service and local fire departments responded to 5,115 wildfires across Texas, with support from 1,277 firefighters from 40 states. #InternationalFirefightersDay @AllHazardsTFS

🔥May is Wildfire Awareness Month Across Texas, wildfire risk can change quickly based on weather, vegetation and local conditions. The area closest to your home matters. Dry vegetation and debris can carry fire. For more prevention tips, visit tfsweb.tamu.edu/wildfire-and-o…

We have lowered the Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 1 due to improved wildfire conditions across the state. Our personnel continue to monitor the situation and stand ready to respond to any requests for assistance. For more, visit bit.ly/3BtPfhw

As parts of Texas begin to green up this spring, the fire environment shifts. Some areas are seeing new growth, while others remain dormant and can still experience fire activity. Stay aware and continue practicing wildfire prevention.

🚧 A new Texas A&M Forest Service facility is coming to Bastrop County. The new Smithville office will place personnel and equipment closer to where they're needed, helping improve wildfire response in the region. @tamusystem @AgriLife @jsavell Learn more: tfsweb.tamu.edu/texas-am-fores…

Texas A&M architecture students attended the International Mass Timber Conference through our 'Forest to Frame' scholarship program. Experiences like this help prepare future leaders in architectural design, landscape and urban planning, and construction.

Texas Soil and Water Conservation Stewardship Week starts today. 🌳Trees help protect soil by reducing erosion and slowing runoff, supporting healthier landscapes across Texas. Because soil is where it all begins. #StewardshipWeek

The Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday starts today and runs through April 27. Stock up on essential supplies and take time to prepare for emergencies. For Go Kit tips, follow @AllHazardsTFS

🌳It’s National Arbor Day, but Texas celebrates in November. Planting in the fall gives trees time to build strong roots before summer heat arrives. Learn more about tree planting and care: tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/tree-car…

Texas A&M Forest Service hosted staff from the Legislative Budget Board at Headquarters yesterday. They learned about the Emergency Operations Center, Dispatch Center, equipment, and personnel who work to conserve and protect the state's trees, forests and natural resources.

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱 At Texas A&M Forest Service, our work is rooted in the land. We manage forests, reduce wildfire risk, respond to disasters and support the natural resources that sustain communities across Texas. It's a commitment we carry out every day.