Leighton Gibson

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February 18, 2022

Wildfire activity forecast to increase around I-35 and into South Texas

Increases in wildfire potential to last Feb. 18-21

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February 15, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service warns of wildfire potential

Wildfire increase expected through Wednesday for western portion of the state

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January 18, 2022

Increased wildfire danger anticipated across Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service readies firefighting resources due to warm, dry, windy conditions

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December 23, 2021

As wildfire potential increases, practice fire safety this holiday season

Critical fire weather predicted through Dec. 26

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December 16, 2021

Firefighters continue containment of large Panhandle wildfires

Southern Plains Wildfire Outbreak on Dec. 15

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December 14, 2021

Two air tankers pre-positioned for state wildfire response

Elevated fire dangers expected

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December 3, 2021

Continued Winter Storm Uri tree impacts – pine tree mortality

Stressed pine trees under attack by beetles

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November 26, 2021

Prevent the spread of tree pests and diseases by not moving firewood

Oak wilt and wood borers can devastate tree populations

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November 5, 2021

Think safety while hunting

Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to help prevent wildfires during hunting season

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July 26, 2021

Applications for prescribed fire grant now open

Hazardous fuels reduction funding for those who may be threatened by wildland fire

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July 16, 2021

More Texas A&M Forest Service personnel head west to fight wildfires

Crews will remain on assignment 14-21 days before returning to Texas

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April 30, 2021

Four Texas cities earn designation of Tree City USA

Arbor Day Foundation recognizes cities for 2020 urban forest management

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April 16, 2021

San Antonio’s trees are working for the city

Survey says San Antonio’s urban forest saves $63 million in health costs

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April 14, 2021

Nature Challenge encourages Texans to spend time outdoors

Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Children in Nature Network, Texan by Nature partner to launch interactive website

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April 6, 2021

Aviation resources prepositioned in state for wildfire response

Dangerous warm, dry conditions expected this week

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March 31, 2021

Texas A&M Forest Service launches web-based Forest Stewardship Dashboard

Professional assistance tailored to individual needs

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March 24, 2021

Longleaf pine forests in East Texas aided through landowner grants

Ecosystem provides critical wildlife habitat

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March 18, 2021

Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas this spring

Prevention, detection are key

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March 10, 2021

Elevated wildfire weather forecast for Texas Plains, Trans Pecos

Risk elevated this week due to critical fire weather forecast

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March 4, 2021

East Texas now noticing freeze damage on forest trees

Texas A&M Forest Service addresses questions, concerns