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A man wearing a maroon polo stands with his arms crossed in front of wooden planks and a forestry background.
November 5, 2025

Texas A&M forestry track builds field-ready experts

Daniel Hook ’27 gains hands-on skills for careers in forestry industry

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

October 15, 2025

Mass timber takes root in Texas architecture

Architecture and forest researchers explain what cross-laminated timber is and how it supports sustainable construction

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
September 22, 2025

Linda Moon honored with National Association of State Foresters Communications Award

Texas A&M Forest Service leader recognized for selfless service, relationship-building and commitment to forest industry

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 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

An orange forklift moves wood.
July 22, 2025

Texas timber industry eyes new opportunities amid steady markets

Texas Crop and Weather Report - July 22, 2025

airplane with red fire retardant spraying out
June 25, 2025

Legislators allocate almost $630 million to Texas A&M Forest Service

New funds will support wildfire suppression aircraft, volunteer fire departments

East Texas landowners at centennial event in Fairchild forest
April 28, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service celebrates Fairchild Forest centennial

Event showcased long-term pine management, native grass establishment and wildlife conservation efforts

A man on a horse watches over a cattle herd.
February 4, 2025

Land Trends Report highlights status of Texas’ agricultural lands

Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute publication illustrates 25 years of population, land-use, land value changes

a group of people with their backs turned look at forest site
January 9, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service honors law enforcement officers

Dedicated to conserve and protect natural resources

a line of people in front of a red ribbon with a pair of scissors
December 17, 2024

Texas A&M Forest Service hosts operations center opening

State-of-the-art technology to help monitor wildfire risk, firefighting resources

The Texas Forest Service patch on the sleeve of a green shirt with a gold honor cord
November 14, 2024

Forest service honors personnel at annual meeting

Standing ready to conserve and protect

A large group of individuals standing in a park area with several trees during a reforestation project in Lufkin
November 12, 2024

Texas A&M Forest Service aids in East Texas community reforestation project 

More than 150 trees planted, 280 saplings distributed in Lufkin

Forestry student measuring a tree's diameter. He is wearing a green cap, a blue shirt and an orange safety vest
October 15, 2024

Forest Service offers scholarships for future foresters

Profits from timber harvest benefit Texas A&M Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology students

Two men examining a map in an office
October 4, 2024

Wes Moorehead named deputy director for Texas A&M Forest Service

Role is to enhance agency’s incident preparedness, response efforts across Texas

Taeyoon Lee, Ph.D. He is standing with his arm on a wooden rail. He is wearing a green button down shirt
September 23, 2024

New expert brings technology focus to forestry education and management

Texas A&M Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology faculty member blends traditional, cutting-edge approach

A grove of trees with light green leaves
September 20, 2024

Texas tree care challenges focus of new arborist on plant pathology team

Adams set to address diverse tree population and complex health issues

The Sam Houston National Forest
July 19, 2024

Forest landowner conference set for Aug. 6 in Hallsville

Climate-smart program, initiatives and best practices will be discussed