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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Mississippi Forestry Commission Urges Fire Safety July 4th Weekend
The Mississippi Forestry Commission would like to remind everyone celebrating Independence Day this weekend to exercise caution using outdoor grills, campfires, and fireworks.
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Russell Jones has been named the Business Services Director for the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Read MorePlanting Trees for Our Children
By redeeming their codes on Treecycler, the public can help the MFC plant trees for our children on Mississippi’s school trust land.
Read MoreAmerican Tree Farm System 75th Anniversary Resolution
The Mississippi Legislature passed a Concurrent Resolution congratulating the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) on their 75th anniversary, to be celebrated June 12, 2016.
Read MoreMarch is Wildfire Prevention Month 2016
Historically, March has one of the highest wildfire occurrence rates of the year due to the weather transition from winter to spring, dry vegetation, and windy conditions.
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