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