Protect
Our
Piney Woods
Protect Our PineyWoods
PINEY WOODS ECOSYSTEM
Nacogdoches County sits in the heart of the East Texas Piney Woods and is home to rare and vulnerable wildlife whose habitats are at risk from industrial solar development.
Protected Species on the Spindletop Solar and Storage Site
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Rafinesque’s Big-eared Bat
Monarch Butterfly
Bald Eagle
Federally protected and endangered
State Threatened
Federally Proposed Threatened
State Threatened
Timber Rattlesnake
State Threatened
Alligator Snapping Turtle
Northern Long-eared Bat
Tricolored Bat
State Threatened
Federally protected and endangered
Federally Proposed Endangered
Wood Stork
State Threatened
Texas Horned Lizard
Prothonotary Warbler
Kentucky Warbler
State Threatened
Protected migratory bird (Migratory Bird Treaty Act)
Protected migratory bird (Migratory Bird Treaty Act)
LeConte’s Sparrow
American Golden-Plover
River Otter
American Black Bear
Protected migratory bird (Migratory Bird Treaty Act)
Protected migratory bird (Migratory Bird Treaty Act)
Protected non-game species in Texas
State Threatened
Critical Habitat Spotlight
The Texas golden gladecress (Leavenworthia texana) is a tiny, rare, federally protected plant tied to unique glade habitats in East Texas. Because it is found in only a few locations worldwide, it is a high priority for conservation efforts.
The Neches River rose-mallow (Hibiscus dasycalyx) is a rare, federally threatened perennial wildflower native exclusively to the wetlands of the East Texas Pineywoods.
Why This Ecosystem Matters
The Piney Woods ecosystem is more than just timber; it is a legacy of biodiversity and a natural shield for our water and soil. We invite you to explore our mission and take a stand for Nacogdoches County. Your involvement—whether through advocacy, spreading awareness, or joining local efforts—is vital to ensuring our rare wildlife and vulnerable habitats remain protected from industrial encroachment.