Category Archives: Press Releases
Wildland Firefighter Remembrance
The Mississippi Forestry Commission joins the US Forest Service and other organizations across the country in recognizing Wildland Firefighters Remembrance Week.
Read MoreMFC Partners With Volunteer Fire Departments Statewide
Volunteer fire departments are a key part of the emergency response in a rural state like Mississippi.
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 MoreSouthern Pine Beetle Resources for Private Landowners
Healthy stands of timber that have been properly thinned and managed are less susceptible to southern pine beetle damage.
Read MoreStop Wildfires at the Starting Line – Fall Wildfire Awareness 2018
Nationwide, nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires are human-caused, which means 9 out of 10 wildfires could have been prevented with proper care.
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