How to Find Natural Resource Professionals in Texas
Page 1: Introduction
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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.
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Logos for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Page 2: The Benefits
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- Knowledge about natural resources
- Meet new people
- Potential financial gain through incentive programs
- A written wildlife, forest, or ranch plan created specifically for your property
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Bluebonnets in a field, titled "bluebonnets wildflowers field," taken by "cheefkeem" on Adobe Spark.
Page 3: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Link to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension website: https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/
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
- Search by County
- (If you do not know your county…) Find My County
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Cows and calves standing in a field. Taken by Brittany Wegner.
Page 4: Texas A&M Forest Service
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Link to the Texas A&M Forest Service website: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/
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
- Search by County Name or Map
- After you locate your county, click on the landowner assistance link to see your local forester or office.
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A forested area with pine trees and other vegetation. Taken by Brittany Wegner.
Page 5: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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Link to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/
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
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A female white-tailed deer, titled "white tailed deer doe wildlife," taken by "skeeze" on Adobe Spark.
Page 6: NRCS
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Link to the Natural Resources Conservation Service website: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/home/
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
- Service Center Locator
- 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.
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Corn growing out of fresh soil, titled "corn agriculture soil," taken by "Pexels" on Adobe Spark.
Page 7: Conclusion
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- An up-close image of a grassy field, titled “untitled image,” taken by Adriel Kloppenburg on Adobe Spark.
- Texas A&M NRI logo.