The SFA campus is situated in the heart of the east Texas Piney Woods region. The campus is wooded with many native species, including 100+ year-old pine trees. SFA is located near five wilderness areas, four national forests, several million areas of private forests, and two of the largest man-made lakes in the country. The Piney Woods Conservation Center is located adjacent to Lake Sam Rayburn, one of those lakes. Students in the ATCOF take advantage of these resources for hands-on education, research, and recreational opportunities.