The Effects an Exceptional Drought on Tree Mortality and Recovery in the National Forests of East Texas Nicholas P. Dewez, Texas A&M University - Kingsville;Weimin Xi, Texas A&M University - Kingsville;Sandra Rideout-Hanzak, Texas A&M University - Kingsville;Ambrose Anoruo, Texas A&M University - Kingsville;Duston Duffie, Texas A&M University - Kingsville;Tilak Chaudhary, Texas Tech University;Stephen Clarke, USDA Forest Service;