2023 implementation of inflation reduction act urban and community forestry program

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R8-Southern Region awarded a $21,750,000 Project Grant to the Texas A&M Forest Service on July 24, 2023 under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). This 5-year grant will support Texas A&M Forest Service's efforts to plan for, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns across Texas. As a 1862 land grant university and state government entity, Texas A&M Forest Service will leverage its expertise in forestry management, conservation, and wildfire protection to deliver essential services such as oak wilt monitoring/prevention, invasive species control, hazardous fuels reduction, tree nursery operations, firefighter assistance, and protecting/enhancing forestry habitats on non-federal lands statewide. The Texas A&M University System, of which Texas A&M Forest Service is a division, has extensive experience securing and managing major federal contracts and grants across diverse areas including engineering, nuclear safety, energy technologies, agriculture, and pandemic response.