Our State. Our Home. Our Responsibility.
Our state’s Area Foresters are committed to serving Mississippi’s forest landowners and protecting lives, property, and forestland from wildfires.
Recent News
MFC Announces Promotion of Shaun Rogers to Assistant Forest Management Chief
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has announced the promotion of Shaun Rogers to Assistant Forest Management Chief. Rogers has served […]
Read MoreMississippi State Forester Russell Bozeman Elected President of the National Association of State Foresters
The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) recently elected Mississippi Forestry Commission’s State Forester Russell Bozeman to serve as the […]
Read MoreStay Wildfire Aware, Mississippi! MFC Urges Caution as Dry Conditions Increase Wildfire Risk
Hot, dry conditions are increasing wildfire danger across Mississippi as the state approaches its fall wildfire season. MFC is urging […]
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Burn Permits
MFC issues burn permits based on the daily fire weather forecast. Permits are available for any fire set for a recognized agricultural and/or forestry purpose.
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Cogongrass Control Program
Landowners with cogongrass infestations may apply for free herbicide treatments through the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
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