Category Archives: Press Releases
Mississippi Urban Forest Strike Team to assist with Hurricane Sally recovery in south Alabama
Members of the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s (MFC) Urban Forest Strike Team are being deployed to south Alabama to assist state and federal officials with Hurricane Sally damage assessments.
Read MoreMFC personnel and equipment respond to western wildfires
Over the last several months, the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has deployed a number of personnel and pieces of equipment to assist states experiencing catastrophic wildfires.
Read MoreMFC joins others in recognizing Fire Prevention Week
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is joining the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), the Southern Group of State Forester (SGSF) and others in recognizing this week, October 4-10, as National Fire Prevention Week.
Read MoreGood fires prevent bad ones
From hazardous fuel reduction to wildlife habitat improvement, prescribed fire should be part of every forest landowner’s management plan.
Read MoreSound forest management can improve, increase wildlife populations
Good forest management practices and healthy wildlife populations go hand-in-hand. If you're looking to increase and improve the wildlife on your land, then having a forest management plan is vital.
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