Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute

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·Pinned

What is a Conservation Easement?

Last week, we had an opportunity to co-host the Texas Wildlife Association’s Wild at Work Stewardship Series with Amanda Gobeli and Kristin Parma to talk about Conservation Easements. Setting aside the natural anxiety that comes with speaking to large groups of people-or, small groups for that matter-I’m particularly invested in…

Conservation

8 min read

Published in Land Stewardship

·4 days ago

Leopold Live! Chapter 2 Recap: Deer Harvest Record Keeping

Lights, camera, action! We’re back with the newest episode of Leopold Live!: Chapter 2 at the Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve. During this installment we chatted with ranch manager, Steven Fulton, and retired Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist, Mike Krueger, about deer harvest record keeping methods. …

Leopold Live

5 min read

Jul 21

When an NRI Aggie travels to Antarctica

Antarctica is an idyllic land that, for centuries, has drawn explorers to its shores in search of knowledge and renown. …

Climate Change

9 min read

Published in Land Stewardship

·Jun 13

1-d-1 Wildlife Tax Valuation — Protecting Texas Today, for Texans Tomorrow

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), in collaboration with the Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society (TCTWS) and the James G. …

Texas

3 min read

Published in Land Stewardship

·Jun 9

Leopold Live! Chapter 2 Recap: Erosion Control

Lights, camera, action! We’re back with our latest episode of Leopold Live!: Chapter 2 at the Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve. We spoke with Bamberger’s ranch manager, Steven Fulton, about erosion control methods and how you can implement these practices for the benefit of soil and wildlife on the land. …

Leopold Live

5 min read

Published in Land Stewardship

·May 31

Q&A with Texan by Nature: Meet the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute

This interview was originally shared by Texan by Nature as part of their Conservation Partner Q&A series. Texan by Nature (TxN) is proud to partner with 110+ conservation organizations working to positively benefit Texas’ natural resources and communities through innovative approaches. …

Texas

11 min read

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·May 17

Leopold Live! Chapter 2 Recap: Rainwater Harvesting for Wildlife

From the Texas Hill Country, we’re back with our latest episode of Leopold Live!: Chapter 2 at the Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve. During this installment, we chatted with Bamberger’s biologist, Christina Farrell, about how you can harvest rainwater for your home and for the wildlife on your property. …

Leopold Live

4 min read

May 9

The Texas Landowner Survey closes this week

Released once every 5 years, the Texas Landowner Survey seeks to identify the special characteristics and values of the diverse people who collectively own and manage the 141 million acres of privately-owned farms and ranches in Texas. The 2022 survey first opened in February to capture the ideas and feedback…

Landowner

2 min read

Apr 27

Texas Master Naturalists Host Virtual Volunteer Fair

The Texas Master Naturalist program is hosting its fourth Virtual Volunteer Fair on Thursday, May 5th. This is a great opportunity for NRI’s conservation partners to find support and for citizen scientists with a passion for natural resources to connect with conservation efforts. Many of the volunteers that participate in…

Volunteer

2 min read

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·Apr 25

Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week Highlights the Importance of Healthy Soil

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB), Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, and Texas Wildlife Association are joining organizations across the state in a campaign to highlight the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas. …

Conservation

3 min read

Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week Highlights the Importance of Healthy Soil