Texas A&M Forest Service led a task force investagting suspicious wildland fires south of Lake Somerville leading to Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, being indicted by a Washington County grand jury on a second-degree felony arson charge.
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#TexasArborDay is Nov 6! For ideas and tips on how to celebrate in your community, visit 👇 tfsweb.tamu.edu/arborday/
This week we kicked off the 7th cohort of the Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute.
The leadership program rallies existing and emerging leaders and increases their ability to enact meaningful change. Read more: tfsweb.tamu.edu/texas-am-for…
Creating a community tree trail is a great way to celebrate #TexasArborDay.
Visit 👇 tfsweb.tamu.edu/TreeTrails/G…
Celebrate Texas Arbor Day by sharing it with your students! We have educator resources available, including:
🌱 A PowerPoint,
🌱 Training video,
🌱 Project Learning Tree activities,
🌱 Activity booklets
Find them all and more at tfsweb.tamu.edu/arborday/
Top three ways to celebrate #TexasArborDay: Plant a tree. Plant a tree. Plant a tree!🌳
Visit tfsweb.tamu.edu/arborday to learn how and for other fun ideas.
Is your community hosting a #TexasArborDay event this year?
Add your event to our event map: experience.arcgis.com/experi…
#TexasArborDay is on Nov. 6 this year!
🌳 Explore the many ways you can celebrate here: tfsweb.tamu.edu/arborday/
🔥Prescribed Fire Notice🔥
Texas A&M Forest Service personnel plan to conduct prescribed fires at Camp Swift during the Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy. Burns are planned for Oct. 7-8 and Oct. 13-14, depending on weather and conditions. Nearby residents may see smoke.
The 28th annual Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy begins this week at Camp Swift!
🔥More than 500 firefighters and incident managers will train in wildland firefighting and incident management while working toward nationally recognized qualifications.

ALT A group of individuals dressed in yellow firefighting uniforms interact with equipment on a vehicle. The prominent logo of Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy is visible. The text reads "TIWA: Fall 2026" with dates October 6-19, 2026. Partners' logos include USDA Forest Service, Texas A&M Forest Service, and others.
Read more about the 28th annual Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy: tfsweb.tamu.edu/28th-annual-…
🌳🦋 Today is World Habitat Day! Healthy, well-managed forests provide food, shelter and space for wildlife across Texas. Managing forests with the entire ecosystem in mind helps protect these habitats and keep them healthy for the future.
🔥Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10! This year, we’re focusing on lithium-ion battery safety. Use the correct charger, charge devices on a hard, flat surface and watch for signs of damage or overheating. Simple steps can help prevent fires.
Congratulations to the 2026 Texas Tree Award recipients! 🌳 These individuals, organizations and programs are making an impact across Texas through tree care, education, workforce development and community forestry.
🔥 Twenty-eight students from 13 Texas counties came together for the sixth annual Sisters in Fire! Participants got hands-on experience with wildland firefighting skills and equipment while exploring careers in wildfire response and natural resources.
Find photos from the 2026 Sisters in Fire event and read more: tfsweb.tamu.edu/sisters-in-f…
🌲 New research found weather was the leading cause of tree mortality across 43 East Texas counties from 2006-2024, while disease has become a growing factor. Researchers estimated $2.64 billion in losses tied to tree mortality. doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2026.1…
🚁 Texas A&M Forest Service has added the first of three 4,000-gallon HeloPods to support helicopter firefighting operations. These mobile water reservoirs help crews work more efficiently, improve readiness and provide reliable water sources during drought conditions.
🏡🔥 No single action can guarantee a home will survive a wildfire, but homeowners can take steps to reduce risk. Creating defensible space, reducing vegetation near the home and strengthening against embers, heat and flames can help improve home survivability.
Read more about the research and steps homeowners can take to prepare for a wildfire: tfsweb.tamu.edu/research-rei…























