Forestry - community & education
Trinity-Neches Forest Landowner Association, Inc.
SAVE the DATE for our Upcoming Spring Members' Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, 30 April 2026 from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
WHERE: ArborGen Bullard Nursery, 1235 FM 3198, Bullard, TX 75757
Cost:Free (lunch included). It is very important to ensure that we receive an accurate headcount so that we order enough food.
WHAT:
8:30 a.m. Registration, Coffee, Snacks
9:00 a.m. Welcome- Jeff Slaga- ArborGen "History of this Location"
9:30 a.m. Rob Hughes-Executive Director-Texas Forestry Association
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Jeff Rogers-Rogers Lumber Company- Lumber Mills of East Texas
11:30 a.m. Lunch- Dr PJ Putnam- You Purchased Your Land, But What Do You Own?
12:30 p.m. ArborGen Tour- Optional
You may register using the Contact Us page or send an email to: TNFLA.TX@gmail.com.
Your 2026 Annual TNFLA Dues are now payable and due. You may pay your annual dues with your credit card under the DUES Tab of this website.
Thank you for visiting our website - if you would like to become a member or would like more information to help you establish a sustainable privately-held forest, please contact us using our Contact page.
The Texas Forestry Association’s first Regional Meeting of 2026 will be held on April 30th at the Eden Hill Event Venue, located between Lufkin and Huntington. The event will begin with a meet and greet reception at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM. There will also be opportunities to win several great door prizes.
So please join us for an evening of connection and conversation with local landowners and forestry professionals. Get timely updates on the issues impacting Texas forestry, strengthen relationships within the forest sector, and enjoy a great evening that won’t cost you anything but time. Not a member? That’s OK! You don’t have to be a member of the TFA to attend — all are welcome. While this event is free and open to everyone, registration is required.
To register, please visit https://member.texasforestry.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2041783
Or alternatively you can call Kerry Whitsett at 936-632-8722, or email her at kwhitsett@texasforestry.org.
Keep an eye out for purple fence posts.
If you see a purple marking on a fence post or tree you'll want to stop in your tracks, don't cross the fence and turn around, and don't proceed any further because you could be fined for trespassing.
Texas Penal Code §30.05, if a property is fenced, posted with at least one sign, or marked with purple paint, it is illegal for anyone to enter. The fine or jail time for trespassing in Texas can be up to $2,000 or up to 180 days.
Because traditional no-trespassing signs may fade, be damaged, or fall off over time, paint is a longer-lasting alternative and serves as a warning. There are specifics that landowners must follow when it comes to painting things purple. “Vertical lines no less than eight inches in length and not less than one inch in width, and the bottom of the mark not less than three nor more than five feet from the ground.” The marking must also be placed at locations that are readily visible to any person approaching the property on trees or posts “no more than 100 feet apart on forest land or 1,000 feet apart on land other than forest land.”
Known as the 'Purple Paint Law', this law dates back to 1997. So while you're out exploring our great state this spring and you see a purple fence post, don't cross that fence because you could be charged with a Class B or C misdemeanor. Many other states have a similar law.
Read More: BEWARE: Going Past Purple Fence Post In Texas Could Get You Shot | https://mix931fm.com/purple-fence-posts-in-texas/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral
Are you looking for a grant to help offset the costs for your property? Please visit this website - it has lots of great information:WEBSITE LINK
Message from the TNFLA Board of Directors
Thank you for a wonderful year. Our association is only as strong as its members are active. Currently, we have over 100 active members! We are committed to providing you with two membership meetings each year (Fall and Spring) - if you would like to be a speaker or have a topic that you would like a speaker to discuss, please contact us by clicking HERE.
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Dues Increase Beginning on 1 July 2026
The TNFLA has kept its dues at $20 since 2007! However, the TNFLA will increase its dues to $30 starting on 1 July 2026. This means that you can still get the current $20 dues until the first day of July 2026, so please take advantage of this opportunity!
You can pay your 2026 annual dues by clicking on this link and paying with a credit card.