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Gov. Reeves Proclaims February 14 as Mississippi Arbor Day
Nationally, Arbor Day is recognized in April. However, we celebrate Arbor Day in Mississippi on the second Friday in February each year, because late winter is the best time to plant new trees.
Read MoreWildfire Prep Day 2020
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day gives people of all ages a chance to plan and participate in a risk reduction or wildfire preparedness activity that makes their community a safer place to live.
Read MoreWildland Firefighter Remembrance
The Mississippi Forestry Commission joins the US Forest Service and other organizations across the country in recognizing Wildland Firefighters Remembrance Week.
Read MoreMississippi Arbor Day Tree Giveaways and Sales 2019
The Mississippi Forestry Commission has reached out to our natural resource partners to compile a statewide list of tree giveaways and sales.
Read MoreMS Forestry Commission Offers FREE Cogongrass Herbicide Treatments in South MS
The Mississippi Forestry Commission is now accepting applications for cogongrass herbicide treatments from private landowners in Forrest and Lamar counties.
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