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First Steps: Gopher tortoise hatchlings indicate relocation success

The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a keystone species found in the southeastern United States that was listed as threatened in the western part of its range in 1987 and warranted for listing as threatened in the eastern part of its range in 2011, primarily due to the destruction and…

Endangered Species

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First Steps: Gopher tortoise hatchlings indicate relocation success
First Steps: Gopher tortoise hatchlings indicate relocation success
Endangered Species

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Published in Land Stewardship

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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

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What is a Conservation Easement?
What is a Conservation Easement?
Conservation

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Published in Conservation Research

·Jan 12

Our Town Temple: Restoring Glory

by David Stone, Our Town Temple Some folks call them horned frogs, others know them as horny toads, and the scientific community refers to them as horned lizards, which is the correct terminology. But whatever the name, most people over 40 remember the flattish spiked lizard fondly. …

Herpetology

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Our Town Temple: Restoring Glory
Our Town Temple: Restoring Glory
Herpetology

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Published in Conservation Research

·Jan 11

AgriLife Today: Natural Resources Institute aids in Florida gopher tortoise recovery

Thanks to a unique partnership with Florida’s Eglin Air Force Base, biologists with the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute have found that, perhaps unsurprisingly, the fable of the tortoise and the hare also applies to tortoise conservation and recovery. The foundation of this collaboration is the Natural Resources Institute’s Military…

Gopher Tortoise

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AgriLife Today: Natural Resources Institute aids in Florida gopher tortoise recovery
AgriLife Today: Natural Resources Institute aids in Florida gopher tortoise recovery
Gopher Tortoise

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Published in Land Trends

·Nov 16, 2022

Announcing the new statewide assessment: Putting a dollar amount to Texas ecosystem services

Lady Bird Johnson had a way with words that resonates with Texans of all walks of life still today. Her work to encourage the conservation and use of native plants to restore and create sustainable landscapes brought to life so many of her views of the natural environment. During a…

Private Land Stewardship

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Announcing the new statewide assessment: Putting a dollar amount to Texas ecosystem services
Announcing the new statewide assessment: Putting a dollar amount to Texas ecosystem services
Private Land Stewardship

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Published in Land Trends

·Oct 11, 2022

Featured Map: What satellites tell us about drought in Texas

Scientists employ various methods, models and data to track weather patterns, including drought — a condition closely monitored by Texans, especially those involved in agriculture and natural resources. As a common resource, you’re probably familiar with the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM), often referenced by meteorologists to show the severity and…

Texas Land Trends

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Featured Map: What satellites tell us about drought in Texas
Featured Map: What satellites tell us about drought in Texas
Texas Land Trends

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Published in Land Stewardship

·Sep 7, 2022

Feral Hog Control Workshop and Resources Available to Landowners

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is working in partnership with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Natural Resources Institute (NRI), and the Texas Wildlife Damage Management…

Wild Pigs

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Feral Hog Control Workshop and Resources Available to Landowners
Feral Hog Control Workshop and Resources Available to Landowners
Wild Pigs

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Aug 29, 2022

Deep in the Heart K-12 Student Learning Resources Now Available

Deep in the Heart is the first blue-chip wildlife documentary ever produced about our beloved Texas. The film celebrates our many conservation success stories while showcasing some of our most important ecological issues through the eyes of wildlife and wild places. The feature-length film begins in the high plains and…

Learning

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Deep in the Heart K-12 Student Learning Resources Now Available
Deep in the Heart K-12 Student Learning Resources Now Available
Learning

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Aug 22, 2022

NRI awarded $8.5 million for Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape in Regional Conservation Partnership Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is awarding $197 million for 41 locally-led conservation projects, including a project submitted by NRI, through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). …

Sentinel Landscapes

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NRI awarded $8.5 million for Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape
NRI awarded $8.5 million for Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape
Sentinel Landscapes

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Aug 15, 2022

America’s Longleaf releases the 2021 range-wide accomplishments report

America’s Longleaf released the new 2021 Range-wide Accomplishment Report showcasing a landmark year and the success of tireless efforts across the 9-state historic range to bring back longleaf pine. Together we established more than 135,000 acres of new longleaf, implemented prescribed fire on more than 1.6 million acres, and protected…

Longleaf

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America’s Longleaf releases the 2021 range-wide accomplishments report
America’s Longleaf releases the 2021 range-wide accomplishments report
Longleaf

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