Visit W.G. Jones State Forest, Conroe, TX

If you want to experience an urban wilderness, visit William Goodrich Jones State Forest. It is located on F.M. 1488, 1.5 miles west of Interstate 45 in Conroe, Texas. This video highlights some of the things to see and do at the forest. For additional information, call the Texas Forest Service district office at 936-273-2261.

The forest was purchased in 1926 and named after W. Goodrich Jones, the founder of the Texas Forestry Association and considered the Father of Texas Forestry. The health and productive forest that exists today is a result of public forest stewardship after heavy logging, devastating wildfires and insect epidemics that were common at the turn of the century. Jones State Forest is managed to encourage Red-cockaded Woodpeckers.

The primary purpose of this forest is resource education for all Texas citizens and visitors. Sound scientific forest management that protects and perpetuates native flora and fauna is practiced. It is a working forest owned and administered by the Texas Forest Service.

The forest is an outdoor classroom, with resource education, demonstrations, and nature study. Group educational tours are available by appointment.

Recreational opporturnities include: birdwatching, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, wildlife viewing, and biking.

Additional Youtube videos are being produced to describe Jones State Forest in more detail.

Videography by Ken Kramm. Royalty-free music by Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty-free/
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[TheCatalinalira]

Very interesting video. Thank you!

[KennethKramm]

@TheCatalinalira I'm glad you liked it. Visit Jones Forest and you will enjoy....

[KennethKramm]

Thank you for the feedback BorderlinePressRoth.

[KennethKramm]

Lockouk, many people enjoy nature.... but so many, many more stay inside and need encouragement to experience the beauty that was part of every-day life for our ancestors. In our technological society, many people have forgotten our roots. Thanks for our feedback. Ken

[KennethKramm]

Cristinelle - Romania, Glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your feedback.

[KennethKramm]

Thanks Raul. If you visit Texas someday, I would be happy to provide a personal tour of the Forest.

[BorderlinePressRoth]

Very impressiv film.

[locouk]

It's a shame there has to be an "Event" for people to get out and enjoy nature, there are things to see in all seasons.. Why can't people enjoy and respect what is as good as in their back yard?

Thanks for another great video, I hope some people have been educated by it.

[ehristea21]

Wonderful Forest!

....people living in!!!

Greetings from Cristinelle-Romania

[RaulSoaresG1452]

Wonderful job, Ken. This really looks an amazing and beautyful place. And your editing was great!