Governor Tate Reeves Declares March as Mississippi Wildfire Prevention Month
Governor Tate Reeves has officially signed a proclamation declaring March as “Wildfire Prevention Month” in Mississippi. The proclamation highlights the […]
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2019 Prescribed Burning Short Course Dates
The Mississippi Forestry Commission will hold three Prescribed Burning Short Course sessions in 2019. Those sessions will be held in North, South, and Central Mississippi.
Read MoreSouthern Pine Beetle Resources for Private Landowners
Healthy stands of timber that have been properly thinned and managed are less susceptible to southern pine beetle damage.
Read MoreRussell 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.
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