The purpose of these funds is to conduct forestry research in several areas: reforestation and management of forestry lands, management of watershed lands to protect against flood and erosion,…

The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded Texas A&M Agrilife Research $1,064,834 under the Cooperative Forestry Research (McIntire-Stennis) program on October 1, 2025.

The award funds forestry research across reforestation and management of forestry lands, watershed management to protect against flood and erosion, management of food and habitat for wildlife, protection of forest lands for recreation, protection of forest lands against insects, disease, and fire, utilization of forest products, and policies for harvesting and marketing forestry products. Recent McIntire-Stennis-supported research at Texas A&M Agrilife has advanced the productivity and resilience of forest resources in Texas and the Southern United States by addressing pest infestations, wildfires, and invasive species, resulting in improved forest management strategies, enhanced drought tolerance in key tree species, and a better understanding of forest ecosystem services. Research findings have informed policy, supported forest product development, and provided valuable tools for forest certification and adaptive management. Funds are distributed through an internal RFP process; researchers are expected to publish results and grow their research program through external sponsored research projects.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Work is performed at College Station, Texas. Texas A&M Agrilife Research is a child entity of the Texas A&M University System, a state government entity and 1862 land-grant research institution.

The purpose of these funds is to conduct forestry research in several areas: reforestation and management of forestry lands, management of watershed lands to protect against flood and erosion, management of food and habitat for wildlife, protection of forest lands for recreation, protection of forest lands against insects, disease, and fire, utilization of forest products, and policies for harvesting and marketing forestry products. Mcintire-stennis-supported research at texas a & M agrilife has advanced the productivity and resilience of forest resources in texas and the southern united states. Recent projects have addressed challenges such as pest infestations, wildfires, and invasive species, resulting in improved forest management strategies, enhanced drought tolerance in key tree species, and a better understanding of forest ecosystem services. These efforts have contributed to healthier forests and greater economic and ecological benefits for landowners, industry, and the public. Research findings have informed policy, supported forest product development, and provided valuable tools for forest certification and adaptive management, ensuring the long-term vitality of forest landscapes. Funds are distributed through an internal RFP process and the researchers are expected to publish their results and grow their research program through other external sponsored research projects. The citizens of texas, the US and the world benefit from the research done by these researchers.