Jonathan Stuckey

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men stand in front of a large fire engine

November 21, 2025

Texas fire departments receive rebuilding assistance after Hill Country flood

Texas A&M Forest Service’s Helping Hands Program provides donated equipment

wildfire flames shoot up from dried grass

November 6, 2025

Elevated wildfire risk expected across Texas this week

Increasing dry conditions spark concerns across Texas Plains

changing leaf colors are bright against a bold blue sky

November 5, 2025

The magical chemistry behind nature’s fall foliage colors

Texas A&M Forest Service expert explains what causes the pigment changes

an aerial view of a forest with a large section of it turned red and orange after southern pine beetle infestations caused the green trees to begin to die off

November 3, 2025

Cost-share program available to help prevent southern pine beetle threats

Texas A&M Forest Service offers landowners technical and financial assistance

people are gathered around an exhibitor both with a green awning.

October 20, 2025

Centennial celebration of Texas’ first state forest hosted in Newton County

E.O. Siecke Forest acquired by Texas A&M Forest Service in 1924

a large room with three flags in the front and a few people sitting

October 14, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $164 million to Texas fire departments

Almost 900 trucks and units provided through funding

a firefighter limbs trees

October 7, 2025

27th annual wildfire academy at Camp Swift builds national readiness

More than 350 firefighters expected to attend

a large group of students posing behind a sign that says Sisters in Fire

October 1, 2025

High school students explore wildland firefighting professions

Texas A&M Forest Service provides hands-on learning, introduction to careers

people holding a large framed print of a tree

September 29, 2025

Tree care professionals, projects recognized at 2025 Texas Tree Conference

Arborist, community forestry program and landscaping awards presented

Hughes receives award - four men in a line with the two middle ones holding a large plaque

September 18, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service assistant director receives state forestry award

Recognition acknowledges implementation of forestry initiatives and conservation development

man in a uniform with his right hand raised in a swearing-in ceremony

September 10, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service pins newest law enforcement officer

Officers investigate wildfire causes and timber thefts

a tree-lined waterway

September 4, 2025

New grant implements trees and forestry in watershed protection plans

Communities, agencies and organizations interested in water quality are eligible to apply

a fire pit with someone standing over it

August 28, 2025

Texas hunters urged to practice wildfire safety during season

Texas A&M Forest Service offers 5 tips to keep in mind with dove season opening

people standing in a courthouse with a signed document held between two women

August 8, 2025

Hood, Somervell counties adopt joint wildfire risk mitigation plan

Texas’ first multicounty Community Wildfire Protection Plan proactively enhances public safety

a dimly lit forest with trees towering into the blue sky

August 7, 2025

New educational course encourages student forest literacy

Texas A&M Forest Service helps design online course for public outreach across the U.S. and Canada

low hanging brush that acts as wilfire fuel

August 1, 2025

Funding available for wildfire mitigation practices in Central Texas

Homeowners can reduce risk of loss to wildfire with defensive management strategies

little emerald green bugs on pins in a white box being held

July 15, 2025

Emerald ash borer reaches southernmost U.S. point

Texas A&M Forest Service reports five new Texas counties with confirmed sightings

people out planting trees in a College Station park

June 26, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $4 million for community forestry projects

Funding will help 18 organizations address urban challenges with nature-based solutions

land cleared through a tree area

June 11, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service awards wildfire mitigation grants

$155,000 provided to assist landowners to reduce risk and severity of wildfires

steaks on a grill with fire below

May 23, 2025

Stop wildfires before they start: Memorial Day and summer safety tips

Be aware of outdoor activities that might cause a spark