Forestry

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mature sorghum
February 5, 2026

Texas A&M center named for Hood Family Foundation

Board of Regents approves new name of center focused on sustainable agriculture, forestry solutions

January 16, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife’s year of impact: Top stories of 2025

A year of research, education and service to Texas and beyond

Two men in a field observing sorghum shoots
January 15, 2026

Texas producers invited to conservation incentive program webinar Jan. 29

Texas Conservation and Sustainability Initiative offers $42 million to producers for crop, livestock and forestry conservation practices

two men stand in front of flags in their forest service uniforms
January 9, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service pins new law enforcement investigator

Mathes joins agency’s elite team of 11 officers and investigators

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December 22, 2025

Carol Loopstra retires after 31 years advancing forestry genetics

Forest geneticist makes lasting impact through research, teaching

a river with tree-lined banks
December 1, 2025

Texas Resilient Landscapes Initiative offers $3.2 million in reforestation funding

Cost-share initiative helps landowners replant native trees after natural disasters

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