We are where conservation and applied research meet

NRI envisions a future where the benefits of land stewardship and natural resource conservation are realized across the nation, ensuring the value of natural and working landscapes are protected.

At the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, our work improves the conservation and management of natural resources and private land stewardship through interdisciplinary and applied research, education and policy.

We are committed to serving public and private land managers through collaboration with our diverse network of partners to achieve science-based solutions to solve complex natural resource challenges.

We are where conservation and applied research meet.

Our mission is to develop science-based solutions to complex natural resource challenges through collaboration, discovery, stewardship, engagement, and policy innovation.

We envision a future where the benefits of land stewardship and natural resource conservation are realized nationwide, ensuring the value of natural and working landscapes are protected.

Our Expertise

Regional Planning and Partnerships

We lead collaborative regional partnerships linking land stewards with resources to advance ecosystem sustainability, community resilience and the military’s mission.

Wildlife and Endangered Species Research

By understanding emerging natural resource challenges and pressing wildlife issues in land management, we can lead informed, proactive scientific research efforts.

Engagement and Community Outreach

Through internal collaboration and external partnerships, we translate science to connect diverse audiences with our research and bring science to the forefront of decision-making.