Governor Tate Reeves Proclaims February 14 as Mississippi Arbor Day
By a proclamation from Governor Tate Reeves, Mississippi will recognize Arbor Day on Friday, February 14th. “National Arbor Day” is […]
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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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$7.25 Million USDA Grant Awarded to MFC for Forest Restoration Project
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) a $7.25 million grant under the […]
Read MoreMFC Receives a Competitive $14.18M Forest Legacy Program Grant from the U.S. Forest Service to purchase 14,071 acres on the Wolf River in Harrison and Hancock Counties
MFC receives a competitive $14.18M Forest Legacy Program Grant from the U.S. Forest Service to purchase 14,071 acres on the […]
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MFC issues burn permits based on the daily fire weather forecast. Permits are required for any fire set for a recognized agricultural and/or forestry purpose.
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Landowners with cogongrass infestations may apply for free herbicide treatments through the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
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