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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Prescribed Burning Short Course – Spring 2018
The spring session of the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Prescribed Burning Short Course will be held March 6-8, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn Hattiesburg.
Read MoreTwo Mississippi forest landowners featured in regional People of Forestry video series
Mississippi landowners Ken Martin and Vickie Roberts Ratliff are two of nine forestry professionals featured in the Southern Group of State Foresters’ new regional series of videos, People of Forestry.
Read MoreGiachelli Named Mississippi Forestry Commission Fire Chief
Effective October 1, 2017, Randy Giachelli will be the new Fire Chief for the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Read MoreHelp Stop the Pop: MS Forestry Commission Maps Popcorn Trees Statewide
The MFC and Plan-It Geo recently launched a new online tool for communities and individuals to report sightings of the Chinese Tallow, also known as the “Popcorn” tree.
Read MoreMFC Employee Serves on Hurricane Harvey Incident Management Team
Bill Kitchings (MFC Outreach Officer, Region 2) has been deployed to Texas as a member of the 2017 Southern Area Blue Team, to serve as Supply Unit Leader.
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