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February 22, 2023

Rich Gray retires after 25-year career with Texas A&M Forest Service

Leaves legacy of service as a respected Texas wildfire management professional

February 21, 2023

Invasive, non-native and native Texas tree species explained

When planting trees, know where different species flourish

February 13, 2023

Rogers leaves legacy of caring at Texas A&M Forest Service

Agency retiree had lengthy, respected career in firefighting, law enforcement

February 9, 2023

Texas A&M Board of Regents approves Center for Greenhouse Gas Management in Agriculture and Forestry

Center to focus scientific expertise on carbon capture net-zero goal

February 9, 2023

Love in the air—Lovebug fun facts that is 

February 8, 2023

Special feature looks at history for biodiversity conservation

National Academy of Sciences studies focus on dynamic environmental changes and impact on plants, animals

February 7, 2023

Texas A&M students study abroad in New Zealand and Australia

Course explores diversity of natural resources and ecotourism

February 2, 2023

Wendy Jepson named 2022 Fellow in American Association for the Advancement of Science

An internationally renowned leader in water security research, Jepson leads an AgriLife Research urban water program

January 13, 2023

Texas A&M AgriLife scientist publishes complete U.S.-Mexico borderlands aquifer map

Texas Water Resources Institute scientist Rosario Sanchez produces first-ever complete U.S.-Mexico transboundary aquifer map

Two gopher tortoise hatchlings crawl outside of a burrow.
January 5, 2023

Natural Resources Institute aids in Florida gopher tortoise recovery

Collaborative effort celebrates recent achievements and outlines future goals

A used Christmas tree, lying on its side to be recycled.
December 23, 2022

How to sustainably dispose of real Christmas trees

Recycling, mulching, wildlife habitats provide good options

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December 20, 2022

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

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December 15, 2022

Multi-state sustainable agricultural production project announced

Texas, Arkansas, Missouri universities to launch climate-smart agricultural practices

December 12, 2022

Mistletoe: Is the Christmas plant friend or foe?

Is the kissing plant a kiss of death for trees?

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December 8, 2022

Natural Resources Institute helps assess value of Texas’ ecosystem services

Report aims to educate Texans and guide land conservation efforts

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December 6, 2022

10 questions to ask before signing a carbon credit contract

Agricultural law specialist offers considerations for landowners interested in selling carbon credits

December 5, 2022

Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch online course now registering

12-week AgriLife Extension land management course begins Jan. 29

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December 2, 2022

‘Classroom Without Walls’ introduces students to forest experience

Second, third grade students experience field trip through W.G. Jones State Forest

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November 17, 2022

AgriLife Extension expands online prescribed burn school

Expanded course for Natural Resources Conservation Service employees includes policy module

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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