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| Formed | 1915 |
| Jurisdiction | Texas |
| Headquarters | 200 Technology Way College Station, Texas, USA[1] |
| Parent agency | Texas A&M University System |
| Website | https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/ |
Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) is an agency chartered by theTexas Legislature to manage the interests of Texas' forests. The Legislature created the service in 1915.
It is a part of theTexas A&M University System and is headquartered inCollege Station, Texas.
Among its responsibilities are to manage state owned timberlands, serve as the lead agency in dealing withwildfires throughout the state, and maintain a registry of famous trees throughout the state.
In addition to fighting wildfires, Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) is routinely called upon under the State Emergency Management Plan to assist during all-hazard emergencies such as natural and man-made disasters and domestic situations; most recentlyHurricane Harvey.
As such, TFS employs the nationally recognized Incident Command System (ICS) which ensures effective and efficient incident management.
TFS maintains a workforce of highly trained and experienced personnel and works with other responding state agencies, most notablyTexas Division of Emergency Management and Texas Military Forces to increase the effectiveness of response through shared training.
Several arboretums have been created by the Forest Service. TheRuth Bowling Nichols Arboretum[2] is located inCherokee County, Texas. TheOlive Scott Perry Arboretum[3] is located inHardin County, Texas
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