A firefighter using a drip torch on a controlled burn.

October 8, 2021 – The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas conducted a controlled burn on the Stephen F Austin Experimental Forest located south of Nacogdoches and west of Highway 59 on October 5, 2021.

September 24, 2021 – The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas are waiving fees at day- use recreation sites September 25 for National Public Lands Day.

“We hope this free day offers an incentive to all people to experience the great outdoors in our forests and grasslands,” Forest Supervisor Eddie Taylor said.

Camping fees remain in effect, but day-use fees are waived on Saturday, September 25 at these recreation areas and trails:

July 2, 2021 – As the July 4 holiday weekend approaches, officials with the U.S. Forest Service remind the public that fireworks are prohibited in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.

Fireworks can create a potentially dangerous fire situation, and Forest Supervisor Eddie Taylor says law enforcement personnel will be watchful again this year.

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