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Texas A&M Forest Service

Texas, with more than 261,000 square miles of forests, woodlands, prairies, mountains and deserts, is a great and very blessed state. Texas A&M Forest Service takes seriously our mission of providing statewide leadership to assure the state's trees, forests and related natural resources are protected and sustained for the benefit of all.

Texas Forest Service was created in 1915 by the 34th Legislature as an integral part of The Texas A&M University System.  It is mandated by law to "assume direction of all forest interests and all matters pertaining to forestry within the jurisdiction of the state."

In 2012, the agency's name was changed to Texas A&M Forest Service. Texas A&M Forest Service employs more than 375 employees in offices across the state.

 


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Contact Texas A&M Forest Service


200 Technology Way
Suite 1281
College Station, Texas  77845
Phone: 979-458-6650


 

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6 Introductory articles were found for Texas A&M Forest Service

Best Management Practices for Post-Fire Woody Brush Control in the Lost Pines Region of Texas

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The purpose of this document is to outline two methods of applying herbicide to reduce and control the competition created from re-sprouting hardwood species (primarily oak, and yaupon holly). The goal is to allow the native loblolly pine to again become a significant component of the next forest woodland.



 

Fire Resistant Materials for Home Repair and Construction

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A home located within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) may be at risk in the event of a wildfire. Lands and communities adjacent to and surrounded by wildlands are part of the WUI. However, there are precautions that a homeowner can take to reduce a home’s risk. It begins by learning what parts of the home might burn if exposed to direct flame contact, radiant heat or embers. This brochure describes the retrofitting process that reduces a home’s risk to wildfire.
 



 

Reforestation and Site Preparation BMPs

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Quick one page fact sheet with some BMPs for Reforestation and Site Preparation



 

Texas Forest Action Plan

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A comprehensive strategic plan to address forest-related conditions, trends, threats, and opportunities as identified in the September 2008 Texas Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources .



 

Texas Forestry Best Management Practices

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Best Management Practices (BMPs) are designed to help landowners, foresters, loggers and others protect water quality during forestry (silvicultural) operations. BMPs can prevent, or at least greatly reduce, nonpoint source pollution of water bodies from forestry activities. The use of the BMPs is non-regulatory in Texas and this manual should be used as the guideline for BMPs. If everyone involved in forest management implements these practices, water quality can be protected without strict government regulation.

These Forestry Best Management Practices are a part of the Nonpoint Source Management Program administered by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board. Under the requirements of the Agricultural Code of Texas, the Board is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing programs and practices for abating agricultural and silvicultural (forestry) nonpoint source pollution. The specific silvicultural practices section of the program was modeled with contributions from Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas Forestry Association.



 

Wildfire Recovery Soil Erosion Control Practice Guide

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This technical guide is intended to help landowners and natural resource managers in the process of selecting and implementing various post-fire erosion control practices.