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November 14, 2022

Prevent spread of invasive pests, diseases by not moving firewood

Accidental transport through wood is a key contributor

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November 11, 2022

Love of aviation sparks career for Texas A&M Forest Service staff member

Commitment, dedication shine through in veterans

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November 7, 2022

Hunters urged to practice wildfire safety

Texas A&M Forest Service: 42% of wildfires occur during major hunting season months

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November 4, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service celebrates Texas Arbor Day

Foresters, staff members make school presentations, plant trees

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October 7, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service raises Preparedness Level due to wildfire risk

Texas increases to the State Wildland Fire Preparedness Level 2

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October 7, 2022

24th annual wildfire academy begins at Camp Swift

Participants from across the southeastern U.S.

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September 29, 2022

Wildfire activity possible for multiple areas of the state

Dry conditions increasing with lack of rainfall

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September 19, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service hand crew mobilized

Among U.S. fire personnel sent to help with Oregon's Cedar Creek, other out-of-state fires

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September 6, 2022

Grants available to Texas landowners for prescribed burning

Prescribed fire can reduce intensities of future, unplanned wildfires

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August 9, 2022

Watering trees during the Texas drought

Widespread drought stress occurs across state

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July 19, 2022

Potential for significant wildfires continues for much of North, Central and East Texas

Firefighters work to contain several new fires

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July 12, 2022

High wildfire potential continues with drought and heat

Texas A&M Forest Service warns large wildfires possible July 12

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July 1, 2022

Independence Day heightens wildfire risk

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages safety, caution during Fourth of July weekend

A headshot of a woman wearing a maroon blazer, Jennifer Ann Scasta, is new senior director of development for Texas A&M AgriLife.
June 30, 2022

Jennifer Ann Scasta named new leader for Texas A&M AgriLife development

Former student to lead and support donor relations, fundraising, development initiatives

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June 23, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire activity this weekend across the state

Wildfire activity trending above normal for 2022

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June 22, 2022

Drought and trees explained

Stressors like drought allow easy access for diseases, pests

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May 27, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to prevent wildfires

Be mindful during Memorial Day weekend outdoor activities

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May 19, 2022

Wildfire potential continues for portions of the state

Firefighters work to contain several large wildfires

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May 17, 2022

To stop a raging wildfire

Texas A&M Forest Service response halts Big L Fire, prevents further damage

May 10, 2022

Texas wildfire preliminary agriculture losses total $23.1 million

AgriLife Extension economists tally wildfire fence damage, lost grazing value, livestock deaths