Big trees are a part of our Texas heritage. The Texas Forest Service coordinates the Big Tree Registry program in Texas, and the purpose of the program is to:

• Locate and recognize the largest known species of its kind that grow in the state of Texas;

• Obtain the cooperation of tree owners to protect and preserve these specimens as landmarks for future generations to enjoy;

• Stimulate interest in and a greater appreciation of trees -- their worth as a natural resource and as individual specimens.

Additional Information:

• How to measure a big tree
  • Measuring rules (PDF)
• Registry of Champion Trees (PDF)
• Recognized Native Naturalized Species

• Nomination form

The Big News Newsletter

2008

• Fall 2008
• Summer 2008

2007

• Fall 2007
• Summer 2007
• Spring 2007
• Winter 2007

2006

• Fall 2006
• Summer 2006

For more information, please contact:

Pete Smith
Program Coordinator
pds@tfs.tamu.edu
(979) 458-6650