Texas A&M Forest Service

Trees showing fall colors alongside the Llano River in Llano, Texas on Monday, Dec 05, 2022. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)
Home and Family, Outdoors

The magical chemistry behind nature’s fall foliage colors

When fall emerges, lush green tree leaves give way to a variety of warm hues that mark the changing of seasons. Read More

Cured grasses act as fire fuel due to their low moisture content. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Crops, Disaster, Fire, Regional Roundup, Southern Region, Texas, Weather

Elevated wildfire risk expected across Texas this week

Adding strategic tree cover can protect water quality. The Texas A&M Forest Service is accepting applications for Watershed Protection Plan Implementation Grant funding to support entities in enhancing their plans. (Texas A&M Forest Service)
Regional Roundup, Southern Region, Texas, Water

New grant implements trees and forestry in watershed protection plans



Kids watching fireworks at home. (iStock │ #121352424 - Renphoto)

Tips for a safe Fourth of July

Texas A&M Forest Service and local fire departments respond to a wildfire in Central Texas. (Texas A&M Forest Service)

Wildfire Awareness Month highlights proactive safety strategies

Image of Emerald Ash Borer Beetle on a green leaf. (Adobe Stock │ #192837106 - yod67)

Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas

Cattle that have survived the recent wildfires in the Texas Panhandle are going to need immediate care. Owners should pay close attention to extremities, particularly hooves, udders, testicles, sheaths and soft tissues, such as eyes and muzzles. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft).

Texas A&M opens emergency operations facility

Kids Watching Fireworks (Photo: iStock - Renphoto)

Prevent fires from fireworks during Fourth of July

Dave Bergmeier

Wildfires’ devastation tough, response is heart warming

Christmas tree farm (Journal stock photo by Lacey Newlin)

Disposing of a real Christmas tree sustainably