If you are searching for natural resource conservation or management information, it is best to go to trusted organizations for reliable information. Some of the most valuable groups Texans can utilize include Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Scroll down to learn about the benefits of connecting with natural resource professionals and the expertise and services each of these organizations has to offer.
Expertise:
- mitigating drought impacts
- water conservation
- livestock management
- row crop management
- wildlife management
Services & Programs:
- Wildlife Services
- Department of Soil & Crop Sciences
- Beef Cattle Short Course
- Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Contact: Ag & Natural Resources County Extension Agent
If you do not know your county...
Expertise:
- forest management
- wildfire & disaster management
Services & Programs:
- Wildfire & Disaster Response
- Preparing for & Preventing Wildfires
- Forest & Land Management Programs
- Urban & Community Forestry Support
Contact: Forester
After you locate your county, click on the landowner assistance link to see your local forester or office.
Expertise:
- habitat management
- wildlife management
Services & Programs:
- Permits
- Private Lands Assistance and Technical Guidance Program
- Wildlife Management on Private Lands
- Agricultural Tax Appraisal Based on Wildlife Management
- Game Management in Texas
Contact: Wildlife Biologist
Expertise:
- soils & reducing erosion
- water conservation
- wildlife habitat management
Services & Programs:
- Farm Bill
- Easements: Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)
- Financial Assistance
- Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTA)
- Landscape Conservation Initiatives
- Landscape Planning
Contact: District Conservationist
First, use the map to locate your service center by state and county. This will provide you with links to local contacts in your area.
Credits:
Created with images by chefkeem - "bluebonnets wildflowers field" • skeeze - "white tailed deer doe wildlife" • Pexels - "corn agriculture soil" • Adriel Kloppenburg - "untitled image"