Management
Fire Management on the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
Fire is a natural and essential part of healthy forest and grassland ecosystems. On the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT), fire management helps reduce hazardous fuels, restore native plant communities, and support wildlife habitat.
The U.S. Forest Service uses a combination of prescribed fire, wildfire response, and community engagement to manage fire safely and effectively across the landscape.
Key Objectives:
•Reduce wildfire risk to communities and natural resources
•Maintain and restore fire-adapted ecosystems
•Improve forest health and resilience
•Provide training opportunities for wildland firefighters
Prescribed Fire
NFGT conducts prescribed burns throughout the year under specific weather and fuel conditions to meet ecological and safety goals. These controlled fires mimic natural fire cycles and help reduce the buildup of flammable vegetation.
- Click on the Forest or Grasslands to view the 2025 Planned RX Burn Map
Angelina National Forest:
Caddo/LBJ National Grasslands:
Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands will be conducting a controlled burn today.
DATE: 12/12/2025
IGNITION TIME: 11:00
COUNTY(S): Wise
LOCATION: NW of Alvord
SMOKE: Winds are out of the Northeast and drift smoke may be noticeable in Chico.
Forest and unit: Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands
UNIT: 1
ACRES: 93
TYPE: Hand Ignition
Est. Completed Time: 1800
Smoke will impact areas around the prescribed burn, and long-range drift smoke may be present during and after ignition operations.
Please drive with caution. Ground personnel will be operating in the area, and smoke may impact visibility on local roads and highways near the burn unit.
Please see the attached map of the projected burn area.
For more information, contact the Caddo LBJ Ranger District at (940) 627-5475
Davy Crockett National Forest:
Sabine National Forest:
Sam Houston National Forest:
Wildfire Response
Fire crews are trained and equipped to respond to wildfires quickly and strategically, prioritizing firefighter and public safety, property protection, and resource conservation.