Beatty Named MFC Regional Forester for Region 3
State Forester Russell Bozeman announced that Keith Beatty has been named the new Regional Forester for Region 3 of the […]
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Burn Bans Remain as Hunting Season Begins
The Mississippi Forestry Commission would like to remind hunters that they should not use a wood-burning campfire, bonfire, fire pit, fire ring, burn barrel - anything with an open flame that produces an ember.
Read MoreBurn Bans Remain in 76 Counties
76 out of 82 counties remain under burn bans. The Governor's partial state level ban and all individual county bans remain in effect through the weekend.
Read MoreWildfire-Related Fatality Reported in Montgomery County
One wildfire-related fatality has been reported in Montgomery County. The Mississippi Forestry Commission would like to express our deepest condolences to those affected by the tragic incident.
Read MoreGovernor Bryant Issues Partial State Level Burn Ban
Governor Phil Bryant has issued a partial state level burn ban, effective immediately for fifty-two counties, and has no exemptions.
Read MoreBurn Ban Proclamation 2016
At the request of the Mississippi Forestry Commission, Governor Phil Bryant has issued a partial state level burn ban.
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