Texas AM Forest Service Home Page

Time 2020-07-27 03:04:09

Web Name: Texas AM Forest Service Home Page

WebSite: http://txforestservice.tamu.edu

ID:36002

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We're tasked by the state with responding to wildfires. We study weather patterns, drought cycles and the status of vegetation across the state to predict when and where dangerous fire conditions may occur. Should a wildfire ignite, we maintain a statewide network of strategically-placed teams of firefighters and equipment so that we're able to respond quickly when the call comes. Rural fire departments respond to 80 percent of wildfires in Texas - and they do it with shoestring budgets and almost entirely with volunteers. We help fire departments pay for needed training and equipment and help Texans learn how to prevent, prepare for and protect against wildfire. With roughly 94 percent of forestland in Texas privately owned, the trees, forests—and the benefits they provide - rests in the hands of thousands of Texans. While keeping the entire state's forested landscape in mind, we inform and educate landowners on sustainable land management practices. We work with communities to plant, care for and conserve trees. We empower local volunteers to make a positive impact in their communities. We are here to assist when disaster strikes with damage assessments, information, technical assistance and long-term recovery. We analyze and monitor forests, landscapes and communities for susceptibility to health and wildfire risks. We take action with education, information, diagnosis and treatment. We know that any information we have is more powerful when we give it to you. We can help quench your thirst for learning. Explore links to identify trees using their leaves and branches, create your own tree trails and experience Texas history from the perspective of a witness tree. Share activities in the classroom to open up a world of conservation for new generations. We're tasked by the state with responding to wildfires. We study weather patterns, drought cycles and the status of vegetation across the state to predict when and where dangerous fire conditions may occur. Should a wildfire ignite, we maintain a statewide network of strategically-placed teams of firefighters and equipment so that we're able to respond quickly when the call comes. Rural fire departments respond to 80 percent of the wildfires in Texas - and they do it with shoestring budgets and a staff often made up almost entirely of volunteers. Sometimes they need a little help. Our programs help fire departments pay for needed training and equipment. We also help communities and property owners learn to prevent, prepare for and protect against wildfire. With roughly 94 percent of forestland in Texas privately owned, the trees, forests—and the benefits they provide - rests in the hands of thousands of Texans. While keeping the entire state's forested landscape in mind, we inform and educate landowners on sustainable land management practices. We work with communities to plant, care for and conserve trees where people live, work and play. We foster appreciation and stewardship of urban forests empowering local volunteers to make a positive impact in their communities. We are here to assist when disaster strikes. From damage assessment, to information and technical assistance, to long-term recovery - we help property owners and communities thrive. Our experts research, analyze and carefully monitor forests, landscapes and communities for susceptibility to health and wildfire risks. We take action with education, information, diagnosis and treatment. We know that any information or knowledge we have is more powerful when we give it to you. As a state agency, our responsibility is share what we know. If you have an unquenchable thirst for learning, we offer programs and information that you may either explore independently or share with a group. Learn about trees, forests, the benefits they provide and the challenges they face. Read stories about trees that are living witness to Texas history. Locate champion trees across the state. And bring activities into the classroom to open a world of conservation to a new generation. Texas A M Forest Service has updated the Forest ActionPlan and is requesting comments before a final version is published at the endof the year. To download a copy forreview and to access an on-line survey where comments can be provided. "> ">DRAFT TEXAS FOREST ACTION PLAN Texas A M Forest Service has updated the Forest ActionPlan and is requesting comments before a final version is published at the endof the year. To download a copy forreview and to access an on-line survey where comments can be provided. "> APPLICATIONS FOR PRESCRIBED FIRE GRANT NOW OPEN Texas A M Forest Service is now accepting grant applications for the State Fire Assistance for Mitigation – Plains Prescribed Fire Grant through August 15. The grant will provide $81,000 in total funding for prescribed burns.This website allows Texans to find the nearest COVID-19 andantibody test collection site. The map can help you locate drive-thru andwalk-in sites located near you or scheduled to be established near you. Learnmore by exploring the map. "> ">FIND A TEXAS COVID-19 TEST SITE NEAR YOU This website allows Texans to find the nearest COVID-19 andantibody test collection site. The map can help you locate drive-thru andwalk-in sites located near you or scheduled to be established near you. Learnmore by exploring the map. __________________________________ Significant wildfire activity has increasedstatewide, and accelerated drying has elevated the potential for new wildfireignitions. New wildfires will become increasingly difficult to extinguish if currenttemperatures and drying conditions persist into August as forecasted. /span>"> Accelerated drying increases potential wildfire ignitions statewide Significant wildfire activity has increasedstatewide, and accelerated drying has elevated the potential for new wildfireignitions. New wildfires will become increasingly difficult to extinguish if currenttemperatures and drying conditions persist into August as forecasted. more... __________________________________ Texas A M Forest Service is now accepting grant applications for theState Fire Assistance for Mitigation – Plains Prescribed Fire Grant throughAugust 15. The grant will provide $81,000 in total funding for prescribed burns. /span>"> Applications for Prescribed Fire Grant now open Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting grant applications for theState Fire Assistance for Mitigation – Plains Prescribed Fire Grant throughAugust 15. The grant will provide $81,000 in total funding for prescribed burns. more... Texas A M Forest Service has updated the Forest ActionPlan and is requesting comments before a final version is published at the endof the year. To download a copy forreview and to access an on-line survey where comments can be provided. "> ">DRAFT TEXAS FOREST ACTION PLANTexas A M Forest Service has updated the Forest ActionPlan and is requesting comments before a final version is published at the endof the year. To download a copy forreview and to access an on-line survey where comments can be provided. "> APPLICATIONS FOR PRESCRIBED FIRE GRANT NOW OPENTexas A M Forest Service is now accepting grant applications for the State Fire Assistance for Mitigation – Plains Prescribed Fire Grant through August 15. The grant will provide $81,000 in total funding for prescribed burns.This website allows Texans to find the nearest COVID-19 andantibody test collection site. The map can help you locate drive-thru andwalk-in sites located near you or scheduled to be established near you. Learnmore by exploring the map. "> ">FIND A TEXAS COVID-19 TEST SITE NEAR YOUThis website allows Texans to find the nearest COVID-19 andantibody test collection site. The map can help you locate drive-thru andwalk-in sites located near you or scheduled to be established near you. Learnmore by exploring the map.

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