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 2026 Planned RX Burn Map
Angelina National Forest:
Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Angelina National Grasslands will be conducting a controlled burn today.
DATE: 1/13/2026
IGNITION TIME: 1100
COUNTY(S): Angelina
LOCATION: Nearest town Zavalla, TX and road Farm to Market 2743/HWY 63
SMOKE: Winds are out of the Southwest and drift smoke may be noticeable along FM 2743 as well as on lake Sam Rayburn
FOREST: Angelina National Forest
UNIT: Guidrey (Blocks E, F, G Only)
COMPARTMENT: 63 & 64
ACRES: 2,752
TYPE: Aerial
Estimated Completion 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.
For more information, contact the Angelina Sabine Ranger District at (936) 897-1068 or (409) 625-1940
Caddo/LBJ National Grasslands:
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.