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Township begins annual Community-Wide Reforestation and Vine Maintenance Programs
The Woodlands Township has begun its annual Community-Wide Reforestation and Vine Maintenance Programs, reinforcing the community’s ongoing commitment to sustaining and enhancing the forested environment that defines The Woodlands.
A Commitment to Forest Health and Resilience
Each year, The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation staff—along with professional arborists and contracted crews—work to restore, preserve and strengthen our local forest ecosystem. This year’s coordinated efforts will focus on planting native trees and removing invasive vines that threaten tree health and forest biodiversity.
Community-Wide Reforestation
Now in its second phase for 2025, the Reforestation Program plays a vital role in maintaining and expanding the Township’s tree canopy, particularly in areas affected by hazard tree removals or invasive species control. Guided by the Integrated Forest Management Plan, staff identify priority planting sites and engage residents through reforestation requests and community tree-planting events.
2025 Tree Planting Overview:
- Total Trees to Be Planted: 5,100 native trees
- Species: Oaks, pines, yaupon and other native varieties
- Locations: Reserves, cul-de-sacs and throughout the Township parks system
- Fall Phase (October–December): 2,500 trees
- Spring Phase (January–March): 2,600 trees
- Tree Sizes: 15-gallon and 30-gallon
To ensure successful establishment, Township staff will water each newly planted tree approximately 24 to 30 times during its first year.
Vine Maintenance and Forest Restoration
From October 2025 through March 2026, the Vine Maintenance Program will address invasive vines throughout The Woodlands. These nuisance vines can severely impact forest health by increasing tree mortality, blocking sunlight, restricting airflow and suppressing new growth.
Removing invasive vines helps protect the canopy, reduce structural risks and encourage the regeneration of native species. Following vine removal, contractors will plant 15- and 30-gallon native trees where necessary to promote long-term forest recovery and resilience.
Get Involved
Residents are encouraged to participate in preserving The Woodlands’ natural beauty by submitting requests for reforestation or vine removal in their area. Due to the high volume of requests received annually, response and completion times may vary, and the Township appreciates the community’s patience and understanding as this essential work continues.
For questions or to submit a request, please contact The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department at (281) 210-3800.
Source: The Woodlands Township
