Governor Tate Reeves Proclaims February 14 as Mississippi Arbor Day
By a proclamation from Governor Tate Reeves, Mississippi will recognize Arbor Day on Friday, February 14th. “National Arbor Day” is […]
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MFC IMT activated to help in Hurricane Ida response and recovery
The Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Incident Management Team was mobilized to assist in response and recovery operations to support affected Mississippi Counties following Hurricane Ida.
Read MoreMFC deploys wildland firefighters to California
A crew of MFC wildland firefighters will be assisting on the Salt Fire in the Shasta Trinity National Forest in northern California. The fire is currently estimated at 2,800 acres.
Read MoreStop invasive species in YOUR tracks
Humans play a role in the spread of invasive plants and forest pests. We also play in major part in preventing the spread of these damaging species.
Read MoreLittle bug turning crape myrtles into ugly lawn blemish
Crape myrtles are a common sight to Mississippians. From its colorful flower clusters to spectacular trunk colors, crape myrtles are a favorite in many landscapes.
Read MoreMFC employees take part in heavy equipment training
The MFC HEA is a week-long class aimed at training MFC forest rangers and technicians to use heavy equipment to fight wildfires across Mississippi.
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