This Purchase Order is issued in accordance with Texas Government Code, Title 7, Chapter 771, Interagency Cooperation Act. for an Environmental…

Texas A&M Forest Services has been awarded a state-level purchase order under the Texas Government Code's Interagency Cooperation Act for an environmental management project (CFMO25-ENV-10) located at Camp Bowie in Brown County, Texas. The contract focuses on brush management and invasive vegetation control, specifically targeting approximately 300 acres through herbicide application and mechanical treatment methods. The primary objective is to restore wildlife habitat for Texas horned lizards and their primary food source, harvester ants, while concurrently managing fuel loads to protect adjacent properties.

The contract, dated August 27, 2025, falls under the NIGP Code 98889 for Weed and Vegetation Control, encompassing treatments for trees, shrubs, and invasive vegetation. While specific contract values were not disclosed in the source document, the project represents an interagency environmental conservation effort designed to preserve ecosystem functionality in the designated area. The scope of work involves strategic vegetation management techniques aimed at supporting local wildlife habitat restoration and reducing potential fire risks in Brown County, Texas.