At the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, our work improves the conservation and management of natural resources through interdisciplinary and applied research. We are committed to solving natural resource issues and engaging policymakers, land managers and citizens throughout the process. Our Land Trends and Demography Program applies innovative solutions to private land conservation using geospatial tools and landscape planning. The program also provides geospatial and data analytic support to research and extension projects to aid in data-driven decision-making. Our Private Land Stewardship Program fosters stewardship of private lands and their associated public benefits through engagement and partnerships. Our work and rapport with private landowners and private landowner groups offer unique engagement opportunities to relay research results and pragmatic solutions to emerging natural resource challenges. Our Wildlife Conservation and Mitigation Program conducts problem-driven research addressing today’s challenging wildlife and habitat management questions. We promote stewardship of wildlife populations, including game, nongame, endangered and threatened species, and their habitats, through the application and translation of sound science and outreach efforts. Our Military Land Sustainability Program supports the military’s mission through integrated land management and collaborative regional planning. These efforts support the twin imperatives of military readiness and land conservation stewardship. As part of Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the institute is well-equipped to meet the natural resource challenges of our day and those to come. Our capacity to respond to conservation challenges results from our:
• team of researchers who have broad ranging expertise
• ability to identify and fill information gaps necessary for scientifically sound and effective natural resource policies
• dedicated staff working at the intersection of research, management, policy and outreach
• strong partnerships and collaborations with universities, government agencies, nongovernmental organizations and other stakeholders
