Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute

Name

Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute

Legal name

Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute

Website

https://nri.tamu.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Resources Research and Conservation

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Geospatial Data Management & Enterprise GIS (Geodatabases, Web GIS, Spatial Analytics) (EUAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD), Timberland GIS, Remote Sensing & Data Analytics (AFAMAKAG), Geospatial Asset Data Management & GIS/CMMS/EAM Integration (data capture, mobility, work management) (EUADAJAJ)

Keywords

• Natural resource research
• Private land stewardship
• Geospatial land planning
• Military conservation programs
• Wildlife management education

Headquarters

HQ city

College Station

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: NRI operates primarily through competitive grant funding from federal and state agencies including USDA, Department of Defense, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, and other government entities for natural resource research and conservation programs.
2. Partnership Programs: Funding through partnership programs like the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) and Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) for conservation easements and military installation resilience projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute is a research and extension institute that develops science-based solutions to natural resource challenges through geospatial planning tools, applied research, education, and policy engagement. It delivers programs in land trends analysis, private land stewardship, and military natural resource conservation, alongside web-based tools (TENT, TCUZ Viewer, Texas Airspace Planning and Forecasting Tool), online education modules, peer-reviewed publications, a podcast, a blog, and a map store.

Product overview

Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute (NRI) is a research and extension institute that operates as a platform of interconnected programs rather than a single unified product. The core portfolio consists of three main programs: Land Trends (geospatial planning and data tools for private land conservation), Land Stewardship (private land stewardship through research, education, and partnerships), and Natural Resource Conservation and Policy (military mission support through regional partnerships). These are supported by a digital Education Platform offering Articulate Rise-based online lessons on wildlife, quail management, and natural resources. NRI also provides specialized web tools including the Texas Early Notification Tool (TENT), Texas Compatible Use Zones (TCUZ) Viewer, Texas Airspace Planning and Forecasting Tool, and Map My Property Tool for geospatial analysis. Additional products include The Land Steward Podcast, the NRI Sourcebook (seasonal publication compilation), the NRI Map Store, and the Field Notes Blog. The institute also offers internal tools like NRI Quercus AI and NRI WinG for staff collaboration. All products are delivered through Texas A&M University's IT infrastructure with ArcGIS integration for mapping capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Texas Land Trends: A program at NRI focused on monitoring and reporting on the status and trends of Texas working lands (farms, ranches, and forests).
• The Land Steward Podcast
• Field Notes
• NRI Education

Products and services

• Land Trends Program Geospatial planning and data tools program that develops solutions to private land conservation for landowners and decision-makers by analyzing working land status, ownership patterns, and land use trends across Texas.
• Land Stewardship Program Program fostering stewardship of private lands and their associated public benefits through research, education, engagement, and partnerships targeting landowners and conservation practitioners.
• Natural Resource Conservation and Policy Program Program supporting the military mission through integrated land management and collaborative regional planning, including regional conservation partnerships and policy engagement.
• NRI Education Platform Educational platform offering self-paced online lessons on wildlife, natural resource management, threatened and endangered species, and vegetation and landscape topics for students and lifelong learners.
• Texas Early Notification Tool (TENT) Web-based screening tool for wind energy developers and military planners to identify potential conflicts early in project planning stages.
• Texas Compatible Use Zones (TCUZ) Viewer Web-based tool displaying military compatible use zones (AICUZ and ICUZ data) for active-duty installations across Texas to help developers identify potential conflicts with military operations.
• Texas Airspace Planning and Forecasting Tool Web tool providing comprehensive airspace planning combining military installation boundaries with forecasted land development data up to year 2050.
• Map My Property Tool Interactive mapping tool for property visualization and analysis.
• Texas Quail Atlas Interactive ArcGIS map series showcasing Texas quail distribution and resources.
• The Texas Quail Index Citizen science program using game cameras and field observations to track quail populations and habitat.
• Wild Pig Reporting Tool Interactive tool for reporting wild pig sightings and managing feral hog populations.
• NRI Publications Peer-reviewed publications, research reports, extension publications, theses and dissertations, and annual reports on natural resource conservation and management.
• NRI Sourcebook Seasonal digital collection of peer-reviewed publications, research reports, and science-based resources supporting conservation and natural resource management.
• The Land Steward Podcast Monthly podcast featuring specialists in land and wildlife stewardship discussing diverse topics related to natural resource management.
• NRI Map Store Online store offering curated collection of award-winning maps showcasing Texas people, places, and natural resources.
• Field Notes Blog Blog featuring articles on conservation research, land stewardship, wildlife management, and policy updates.
• The Anatomy of a Quail Online lesson module about quail anatomy using Articulate Rise e-learning format.
• The Western Chicken Turtle Online lesson module about Western Chicken Turtle using Articulate Rise e-learning format.
• Leopold Live! Video Series YouTube video series providing field-based lessons on wildlife management techniques from Aldo Leopold's principles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tracked 2.2 million acres of working land loss and 5.4 million acres of wildlife management land increase
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EOG Resources Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2022Partnership with Texan by Nature and EcoMetrics LLC to quantify environmental and economic return of native rangeland restoration in the Eagle Ford Shale play.
• Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2020NRI collaborated with TMPC within the Office of the Governor to launch the Texas Early Notification Tool (TENT) for wind energy developers and military to identify potential conflicts early in project planning.
• Southeast Regional Partnership for Planning and Sustainability (SERPPAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSERPPAS is a unique regional partnership among leaders from the Department of Defense, military services, and federal natural resource, wildlife, ocean, and working lands agencies in the Southeast. NRI provides comprehensive support for SERPPAS including strategic planning, project management, and partnership coordination. The partnership advances conservation outcomes and military readiness together.
• Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with DoD OEA and American Wind Energy Association to develop TENT screening tool for military compatibility with wind energy development.
• American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided input for development of the Texas Early Notification Tool to help wind energy developers navigate military compatibility requirements.
• Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSSWCB works in partnership with NRI on feral swine control programs through Clean Water Act Section 319 nonpoint source grants from EPA. NRI provides publications and technical assistance for feral pig management.
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) providing funding for conservation easements in Sentinel Landscapes like Camp Bullis.
• USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPHIS partners with NRI on feral swine control through the Feral Swine Control Pilot Program, providing direct control activities and smart trap loan programs.
• Texas Wildlife Damage Management Association (TWDMA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTWDMA participates in the Feral Swine Control Pilot Program helping distribute information and resources about feral pig management to landowners.
• America's Longleaf Restoration Initiative (ALRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALRI focuses on functional, viable longleaf pine ecosystems. NRI collaborates through SERPPAS to support longleaf conservation and military installation land management.
• South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative (SASMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSASMI is a regional effort to protect and restore salt marshes across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. NRI's Amanda Gobeli coordinates federal, state, and local partner organizations for conservation plan implementation.
• EcoMetrics LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on quantifying ecological return on investment for Texas conservation projects and native vegetation restoration case studies.
• Texan by NaturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexan by Nature partners with NRI to accelerate conservation by convening diverse stakeholders and catalyzing science-based conservation efforts across Texas.
• Texas Agricultural Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on West Texas Landowner Report and collaborative efforts to conserve working lands through conservation easements.
• Borderlands Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the West Texas Landowner Report to compile information for conservation of West Texas landscapes.
• Recovery and Sustainment Partnership Initiative (RASP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRASP focuses on reducing and alleviating Endangered Species Act regulatory constraints on DoD lands while contributing to species recovery. Builds on collaboration between DoD and Department of the Interior.
• Sentinel Landscapes PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSentinel Landscapes Partnership enables USDA, DoD, and DOI to collaborate on land conservation and natural resource restoration projects that enhance national security by increasing resilience of military installations.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute: Texas A&M University System-affiliated wildlife research institute at Texas A&M-Kingsville focused on rangeland, wildlife, and South Texas ecology. A direct university peer to NRI in mission and institutional setting, with overlapping rangeland and wildlife research agendas.
• National Wildlife Federation: National conservation organization with strong state affiliate presence, landowner programs, and policy work on working lands and wildlife. Comparable to NRI in audience (private landowners, policymakers) and use of education platforms to scale impact.
• Environmental Defense Fund: Major environmental NGO working on land, water, and climate policy with strong scientific and GIS capabilities. Comparable to NRI in working-lands partnerships, landowner engagement, and the use of geospatial tools to drive conservation outcomes.
• Stroud Water Research Center: Independent applied freshwater research institute combining science, education, and watershed restoration. Analogous to NRI as a mission-driven, donor-and-grant-funded research organization that translates science into landowner-facing tools and education.
• Conservation Science Partners: Nonprofit applied conservation science organization delivering GIS-based analyses, landscape assessments, and decision-support tools for agencies and NGOs. Closest analog to NRI as a science-driven, geospatial-first research shop serving government and conservation clients.
• Ducks Unlimited: Conservation organization focused on wetlands and working lands habitat, partnering extensively with USDA NRCS, private landowners, and state agencies. Highly comparable to NRI's landowner-stewardship and GIS-based planning work, especially in the Southeast where SERPPAS overlaps DU's territory.
• Borderlands Research Institute: Sul Ross State University-based institute focused on natural resource conservation in the West Texas / Trans-Pecos region. Collaborates with NRI on the West Texas Landowner Report and is a direct peer in applied conservation research for working lands.

Others

• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Federal agency that funds conservation easements, RCPP, and landowner technical assistance. NRI partners extensively with NRCS but is not a competitor; included as an ecosystem participant whose funding decisions shape NRI's grant pipeline.
• ESRI: Commercial GIS platform provider whose ArcGIS Portal underpins much of NRI's geospatial tooling (Texas Land Trends, TENT, TCUZ). Included as the principal infrastructure vendor whose product direction shapes NRI's technical capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy: Global conservation NGO with a major Texas chapter that works on private lands conservation, geospatial planning, and policy advocacy. Directly comparable to NRI in mission (working lands conservation, GIS-driven planning) but operates at much greater scale and with private fundraising.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TAMU_NRI
• Facebookfacebook.com/tamuNRI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tamu-natural-resources-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/tamu_NRI

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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