April 11, 2016 - This winter and spring the U.S. Forest Service fire personnel have successfully treated more than 77,000 acres with prescribed fire.
These controlled burns dramatically reduces the chances of a future wildfire spreading out of control,” said Peter Goetzinger, fire management officer for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.
February 5, 2016 - The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas is waiving fees at day-use recreation sites Feb. 15 for Presidents’ Day.
“Our public lands are open to everyone, and we hope these free days offer an incentive to all people to visit any of the 193 million acres of land held in trust for their enjoyment and use,” U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell said.
December 24, 2015 - During the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, 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 Fire Management Officer Peter Goetzinger says law enforcement personnel will be watchful again this year.
December 2, 2015 - Forest visitors can now camp up to 28 days at selected recreation areas in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.
Forest Supervisor Mark Van Every said he approved the change because for many who camp, the 14-day limit was wasn’t long enough.
“We heard loud and clear from our forest visitors they wanted to spend more than two weeks enjoying all the National Forests in Texas have to offer,” he said. “This will be a great benefit to our winter Texans who travel here to get away from the northern climates.”
November 4, 2015 - Many recreation areas and other venues in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas will be free to the public on November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
“We honor our veterans each November 11 and every other day of the year,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “We hope that this time will serve as a way for our veterans and other visitors to find our national forests and grasslands as a year-round respite, a place where they can take time out for themselves.”
September 18, 2015 - Many recreation areas and other venues in the National Forest will be free to the public on Saturday, Sept. 26 in celebration of National Public Lands Day.
“National Public Lands Day is a great opportunity for families to visit our national forests, experience the beauty of fall foliage, and perhaps be motivated to join in with other volunteers and help us restore America’s precious natural resources,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell.
