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Wildfire sentinel during Eastland Complex
Texas A&M Forest Service innovative analysis, technology allowed rapid response
Cedar fever season in Texas
Texas A&M Forest Service experts explain the ‘what, why and how’ of cedar fever
How to sustainably dispose of real Christmas trees
Recycling, mulching, wildlife habitats provide good options

More than 8,000 homes saved during 2022 wildfire season
Texas A&M Forest Service, fire crews and residents stand together to protect homes across the state from wildfire

Common causes of household fires during the holidays
Rekindle interest in home fire safety during the holidays; protect from holiday disaster

‘Classroom Without Walls’ introduces students to forest experience
Second, third grade students experience field trip through W.G. Jones State Forest

Texas Christmas tree industry expecting tree-mendous year
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Nov. 22

Prevent spread of invasive pests, diseases by not moving firewood
Accidental transport through wood is a key contributor

Love of aviation sparks career for Texas A&M Forest Service staff member
Commitment, dedication shine through in veterans

Hunters urged to practice wildfire safety
Texas A&M Forest Service: 42% of wildfires occur during major hunting season months

Texas A&M Forest Service celebrates Texas Arbor Day
Foresters, staff members make school presentations, plant trees

Texas A&M Forest Service raises Preparedness Level due to wildfire risk
Texas increases to the State Wildland Fire Preparedness Level 2

24th annual wildfire academy begins at Camp Swift
Participants from across the southeastern U.S.

Wildfire activity possible for multiple areas of the state
Dry conditions increasing with lack of rainfall

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

Grants available to Texas landowners for prescribed burning
Prescribed fire can reduce intensities of future, unplanned wildfires

Watering trees during the Texas drought
Widespread drought stress occurs across state

Potential for significant wildfires continues for much of North, Central and East Texas
Firefighters work to contain several new fires