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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Help 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.
Read MoreMS Forestry Commission to Deploy 20 Wildland Firefighters to Montana
On August 20, a twenty-person Type-2 Initial Attack crew will be deployed to assist wildfire suppression efforts in Montana.
Read MoreSouthern Pine Beetle Map Release
242 suspected southern pine beetle spots were identified on privately owned forestland during aerial monitoring flights in July.
Read More2018 Budget Statement
Preserving the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s statutorily mandated responsibility to protect forestland, lives, and homes from wildfire is our top priority.
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