Our state’s Area Foresters are committed to serving Mississippi’s forest landowners and protecting lives, property, and forestland from wildfires.
The Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Incident Management Team was mobilized to assist in response and recovery operations to support affected Mississippi Counties following Hurricane Ida.
Read MoreA crew of MFC wildland firefighters will be assisting on the Salt Fire in the Shasta Trinity National Forest in northern California. The fire is currently estimated at 2,800 acres.
Read MoreHumans play a role in the spread of invasive plants and forest pests. We also play in major part in preventing the spread of these damaging species.
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MFC issues burning permits based on the daily fire weather forecast. Permits are required for any fire set for a recognized agricultural and/or forestry purpose.
Request A Burn PermitLandowners with cogongrass infestations may apply for free herbicide treatments through the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
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