Texas A&M Forest Service
Provides forest conservation and wildfire response leadership in Texas.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1915
- Employees
- 550
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
About
Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) is a state agency dedicated to conserving Texas's forest resources and protecting communities from wildfire and other hazards. Leveraging research from Texas A&M University, TFS provides land-management services, forest inventory and analysis, and tree-improvement programs that keep forestlands productive and healthy for future generations. The agency leads incident response across the state, coordinating with local governments and fire departments to deliver all-hazard response, prescribed burning, and wildfire prevention initiatives. TFS distinguishes itself through its partnership-driven approach and its commitment to public education, equipping residents with the tools and knowledge needed to safeguard their properties and ecosystems.