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How the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Use Fire to Save the Longleaf Pine
May 27, 2021
In an ecosystem that needs fire to flourish, the actions of the tribe could decide the future of the longleaf pine. Article from the Texas Observer - May 24, 2021…
National Agriculture Day 2021
May 24, 2021
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On National Agriculture Day, we recognize the unique and irreplaceable value that farmers, ranchers, foresters, farmworkers, and other agricultural…
Union of Concerned Scientists – Texas Invasive Species
May 24, 2021
Various agencies have jurisdiction over different types of invasive species. Consequently, there has never been a comprehensive statewide tally and the total number of invasive species is still unknown. There…
Texas A&M – Forest Action Plan
May 24, 2021
The 2008 Farm Bill required each state to assess the forest conditions and trends within their boundaries, delineate priority forest landscapes, and identify the issues, threats, and opportunities facing these…
Texas Coastal Resilience Masterplan – March 2017
May 24, 2021
From the mouth of the Rio Grande River to the Sabine River, the Texas shoreline is ecologically diverse and biologically productive. Its habitats maintain native plant and animal populations, provide…
Georgetown Climate Center – Preparing for Climate Change in Texas
May 24, 2021
Texas has not developed a statewide adaptation plan. Other resources from the Adaptation Clearinghouse, which have been developed by the state and localities to help communities prepare for climate change. These…
Mississippi Forestry Commission – Invasive Species Programs
May 24, 2021
Mississippi is home to a number of invasive plants and insect species that pose a significant threat to our forests. Mississippi Forestry Commission is involved in several programs to help…
U.S. EPA – What Climate Change Means for Mississippi
May 24, 2021
In the coming decades, Mississippi will become warmer, and both floods and droughts may be more severe. Unlike most of the nation, Mississippi did not become warmer during the last…
Louisiana DAF – Forest Protection Division
May 24, 2021
The primary objectives of the Forest Protection Division are the detection, suppression and prevention of wildfires in the forestlands of Louisiana. There are 18.9 million acres of land under fire…
Louisiana Statewide Forest Resource Assessment and Strategy
May 24, 2021
The state of Louisiana is blessed with abundant natural resources. Commerce stemming from the State’s timber assets is second only to State’s petroleum and natural gas industry and provides thousands…
Louisiana CPRA – 2017 Coastal Master Plan
May 24, 2021
Louisiana’s coast is a precious natural, economic, and cultural resource. It is an area rich in ecological abundance that supports world-class commercial and recreational fisheries and is home to an…
LA SAFE – Our Land and Water: A Regional Approach to Adaptation
May 24, 2021
During the next 50 years, Louisiana is projected to lose more land and wetlands along its coast than it can rebuild, even if restoration efforts are completed as currently planned.…