Category Archives: Press Releases
Governor Tate Reeves Declares March as Mississippi Wildfire Prevention Month
Governor Tate Reeves has officially signed a proclamation declaring March as “Wildfire Prevention Month” in Mississippi. The proclamation highlights the […]
Read MoreKorey Williams Named New MFC Assistant Fire Chief
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is pleased to announce that Korey Williams has been named as the new Assistant Fire […]
Read MoreGovernor 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 […]
Read More$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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