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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Russell Bozeman Named State Forester
The Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of Russell Bozeman to serve as Mississippi’s 13th State Forester, effective December 15, 2018.
Read MoreStop Wildfires at the Starting Line – Fall Wildfire Awareness 2018
Nationwide, nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires are human-caused, which means 9 out of 10 wildfires could have been prevented with proper care.
Read MoreMS Forestry Commission Accepting Applications from Cities for Popcorn Tree Control Statewide
At this time, the MFC is taking applications from municipalities statewide to assist with popcorn tree control, the second step of our Help Stop the Pop program.
Read MoreMFC Infrared Interpreter Joins Wildfire Suppression Efforts Nationwide
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) remotely-deployed Brian Mitchell to serve as an Infrared Interpreter for National Infrared Operations (NIROPS).
Read MoreMFC Deploys Support Personnel to Oregon
This week, the Mississippi Forestry Commission deployed support personnel to wildfires in Oregon.
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