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Forest ServiceTexas A&M Forest Service

The Leader in Forestry

Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) is the leader in forestry for Texas and the nation. We work to ensure the state’s forests, trees and related natural resources are conserved and continue to provide a sustainable flow of environmental and economic benefits. TAMFS is also the incident management agency for state disasters such as wildfires, flooding and hurricanes.

We deliver wildfire response and protection through the Texas Wildfire Protection Plan (TWPP). TWPP is a tested and proven emergency response model emphasizing ongoing analysis, mitigation, prevention and preparation, followed by a coordinated and rapid response. With legislative support, we are working to expand the plan, increasing the number of personnel and emergency response resources throughout the state.

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Major Efforts

Forest & Tree Development
Wildfire Prevention
Mitigation & Protection
Urban & Community Forestry
Forest Sustainability Programs

Exceptional Items

As a direct result of population increases, fluctuating weather patterns and changes in land use, the expanding threat of wildfires has greatly increased the Texas A&M Forest Service’s requests for state assistance.

DC-10 airplane drops red retardant ahead of heavy equipment building fireline on the Helium Fire in Moore County

Texas Wildfire Protection Plan

Requesting legislative support of the Texas A&M Forest Service for a comprehensive wildfire protection plan for Texas

Local Firefighting Capacity

Requested legislative support to allow Texas A&M Forest Service to provide additional firefighting equipment to departments each year.

Firefighter conducts mop up in wooded area on Keller Road Fire in Palo Pinto County on January 30, 2022

Emergency Response Capacity

Population increase, fluctuating weather and changes in land use expand threat of wildfires, increasing requests for state assistance.

Keeping Texas Prepared

The Texas A&M University System is requesting an increase in base funding to its statewide emergency management efforts.

Al Davis, Interim Director

Lauren Murphy | Executive Assistant
Office of the Director
Texas A&M Forest Service
lmurphy@tfs.tamu.edu

Al Davis, Interim Director
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