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Texas A&M Forest Service survey shows 301 million trees killed by drought

Date: Monday, October 15th, 2012

Source: Texas A&M Forest Service

A Texas A&M Forest Service survey of hundreds of forested plots scattered across the state shows 301 million trees were killed as a result of the devastating 2011 drought.

The number was determined by a study of both on-the-ground tree health assessments collected during a three-month period earlier this year and satellite imagery from before and after the drought.

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Tree Damage, Removal and Replanting Assistance

Date: Friday, September 21st, 2012

Source:  Texas Forest Service

2011 marked one of the worst droughts in state history. What does that mean for the state’s trees?

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Trees and Hail Damage

Date: Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Source:  AgriLife Today

It is important to irrigate damaged trees to reduce stress.  Extra fertilizer is not recommended.

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Ag Damage Assessment Form

Date: Monday, February 27th, 2012

Source:  Penn State Extension

The Ag Damage Assessment Form provides a standardized method for individuals who are interested in determining the extent of damages to agricultural commodities and structures.

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Drought losses top $19 million in Lower Rio Grande Valley

Date: Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Source:  AgriLife News

Reservoir levels are healthy but wet winter not forecast

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Tree Care Kit: Damage Prevention & Disaster Recovery

Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Source:  Texas AgriLife Extension Service

The information in the Tree Care Kit covers knowledge about urban tree care, damage prevention, and disaster recovery for trees.  The site can help homeowners increase awareness of preventative maintenance and recovery, and ultimately reduce loss of trees and damage to surrounding structures.

Please visit the Tree Care Kit site at:

http://essmextension.tamu.edu/treecarekit/


Things To Consider When Hiring A Contractor

Date: Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Source:  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Be very cautious when hiring contractors to repair storm-damaged property.

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Texas wheat program suffers two-year setback from freeze

Date: Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Source:  Texas A&M Agricultural Communications

Back-to-back freezes damaged wheat across many of the wheat-producing regions of Texas. While some fields will still yield grain, major damage was done to future seed availability.

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Salvaging Flood Damaged Items

Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Source:  FEMA

Even though valuable photographs and family heirlooms have been damaged by flood waters, they can sometimes be saved if certain procedures are followed, say emergency managers and restoration experts.

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The Cost of Flooding – Online Tool

Date: Friday, April 3rd, 2009

Source:  National Flood Insurance Program
Your home and its contents can be severely damaged by just a couple of inches of flood water. Use this interactive online tool to view the estimated cost of flood damage to your home.

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