Our state’s Area Foresters are committed to serving Mississippi’s forest landowners and protecting lives, property, and forestland from wildfires.
When most people think of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), they probably think about wildfires and burn bans. While these two things are responsibilities of the MFC, they are not the only things the agency is involved in.
Read MoreThe Mississippi Forestry Commission’s (MFC) Incident Management Team (IMT) is being mobilized to assist in response and recovery operations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast following Hurricane Zeta.
Read MoreThe benefits of managed forests begin with the commitment, investment, and hard work of the landowner
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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 PermitThree times a year, MFC offers the Prescribed Burning Short Course. This course is open to the public and designed for anyone wishing to become a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager in Mississippi.
Sign UpThe Mississippi Forestry Commission is always happy to hear from the people we serve. Please feel free to contact us by phone or email with your questions, comments, and concerns.
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