August 8, 2023
State Wildfire Preparedness Level raised to Level 4
High fire danger forecast this week
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August 1, 2023
Texas A&M Forest Service issues wildfire danger warning as hot, dry conditions persist
Aug. 2 fire conditions to approach critical thresholds
July 27, 2023
Texas A&M Forest Service encourages caution as wildfire danger increases statewide
Risk of wildfire to remain elevated through early August
July 18, 2023
Prescribed fire grant applications for Texas Plains region now open
Improve wildlife habitats, rangeland conditions with prescribed fire
April 18, 2023
Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute graduates third class
Institute provides opportunities for personal, professional growth
December 28, 2022
Cedar fever season in Texas
Texas A&M Forest Service experts explain the ‘what, why and how’ of cedar fever
December 23, 2022
How to sustainably dispose of real Christmas trees
Recycling, mulching, wildlife habitats provide good options
November 14, 2022
Prevent spread of invasive pests, diseases by not moving firewood
Accidental transport through wood is a key contributor
November 7, 2022
Hunters urged to practice wildfire safety
Texas A&M Forest Service: 42% of wildfires occur during major hunting season months
November 4, 2022
Texas A&M Forest Service celebrates Texas Arbor Day
Foresters, staff members make school presentations, plant trees
September 29, 2022
Wildfire activity possible for multiple areas of the state
Dry conditions increasing with lack of rainfall
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
September 6, 2022
Grants available to Texas landowners for prescribed burning
Prescribed fire can reduce intensities of future, unplanned wildfires
August 9, 2022
Watering trees during the Texas drought
Widespread drought stress occurs across state
July 19, 2022
Potential for significant wildfires continues for much of North, Central and East Texas
Firefighters work to contain several new fires
July 12, 2022
High wildfire potential continues with drought and heat
Texas A&M Forest Service warns large wildfires possible July 12
July 1, 2022
Independence Day heightens wildfire risk
Texas A&M Forest Service encourages safety, caution during Fourth of July weekend
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
June 22, 2022
Drought and trees explained
Stressors like drought allow easy access for diseases, pests
