Restoring Longleaf Pine in East Texas

February 3, 2016 - East Texas forest landowners, consulting foresters and agency personnel from the Texas A&M Forest Service, U.S. Forest Service and the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) met January 19-21 at Rayburn Country Club, Lake Sam Rayburn, to attend the first Longleaf Academy 101 to be presented in Texas by The Longleaf Alliance.

Elevated Fire Weather Expected Through Monday in Northwestern Texas

January 29, 2016 LUBBOCK, Texas - Increased fire potential is expected in Northwestern Texas today through Monday due to above normal temperatures, moderate wind speeds and low relative humidity.

“Strong winds on Monday will be a concern as they follow on the heels of three days of strong drying. Initial attack activity is likely to go from moderate on Friday to very likely Monday,” Brad Smith, Texas A&M Forest Service fire analyst said.

Texas Wildfire Handcrew Receives Honorable Mention in National Challenge

January 26, 2016 - The Lone Star State Type II Initial Attack Crew from Texas A&M Forest Service recently received honorable mention in the 2015 IGNITE the Spark for Leadership Award for its commitment to developing leaders.

The award recognizes leadership development efforts within the wildland fire community. In the spirit of healthy competition, this year’s theme was “Followership is Leadership.”

Annual Workshop to Highlight Tax Law Changes for Forest Landowners

January 20, 2016 LUFKIN, Texas — Did you know that timber tax laws have changed due to the new tax law passed by Congress in December 2015? An upcoming workshop aims to keep forest landowners and other professionals informed on the latest updates to tax laws regarding timberland properties.

Additional Funds Available for Prescribed Burning Near Sam Houston National Forest

Janaury 13, 2016 - The Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership is providing $60,000 to landowners near the Sam Houston National Forest for prescribed burning.

The funds reimburse eligible landowners who have taken measures to reduce grass and brush, enhance ecosystems and protect homes and communities from wildfire through strategically-planned prescribed burning.

Forest Service offers ‘Fee-Free Day’

January 12, 2015 - In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas is waiving day-use fees January 18th at day-use areas in the Angelina, Sabine, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston National Forests, and the Caddo and Lyndon B. Johnson Grasslands.

New Partnership Provides Funds to Landowners Who Improve Forest Health

January 8, 2015 COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Funds are now available for forest landowners near the Sam Houston National Forest through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership.

This partnership between USDA Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Texas A&M Forest Service looks to improve forest health and resiliency on the Sam Houston National Forest and surrounding private forestland.

Forest Service Plans Controlled Burns to Reduce Fire Risk

January 6, 2015 - U.S. Forest Service fire personnel will soon begin controlled burns in the national forests and will continue the burns during the next few months.

Despite recent rainfall, the forest is still recovering from the summer drought and controlled burning dramatically reduces the chances of a wildfire spreading out of control.

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