Happy #NationalAviationDay! Continued advancement of aviation technology over the past several decades has made aviation a crucial part of wildfire suppression and forest management for Texas A&M Forest Service. ✈️ When it comes to fighting wildfire, aviation plays a big role in slowing down growing and active fires. This year, Texas A&M Forest Service has dropped 2,989,942 gallons of retardant and 8,266,279 gallons of water in firefighting efforts. 🛩 After tornados, hurricanes and other disasters, foresters use aviation to assess and calculate damage to trees across the state, as well as monitor for pest outbreaks. 📲 Additionally, the agency uses drones for situational awareness and mapping projects and emergencies, helping to increase ground safety. #txwildfire #texaswildfires