Mississippi Forestry Commission Assists Counties Following Ice Storm, Begins Assessments of Forest Damage
MFC is actively assisting counties affected by the recent ice storm and is preparing to conduct aerial surveys and forest […]
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Our state’s Area Foresters are committed to serving Mississippi’s forest landowners and protecting lives, property, and forestland from wildfires.
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Governor Tate Reeves Signs Proclamation Recognizing 100 Years of the MFC
Governor Tate Reeves recently signed a proclamation officially recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), honoring a […]
Read MoreMFC to Celebrate 100 Years of Protecting Mississippi’s Forests, Communities, and Natural Resources
MFC will mark a major milestone in 2026 as the agency celebrates 100 years of service to the State of […]
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