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Roosevelt State Park lake and trees
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Photo by Leslie Robertson, courtesy National Association of State Foresters

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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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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.

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