Category Archives: Press Releases
Two Mississippi forest landowners featured in regional People of Forestry video series
Mississippi landowners Ken Martin and Vickie Roberts Ratliff are two of nine forestry professionals featured in the Southern Group of State Foresters’ new regional series of videos, People of Forestry.
Read MoreHelp Stop the Pop: MS Forestry Commission Maps Popcorn Trees Statewide
The MFC and Plan-It Geo recently launched a new online tool for communities and individuals to report sightings of the Chinese Tallow, also known as the “Popcorn” tree.
Read MoreMS Forestry Commission to Deploy 20 Wildland Firefighters to Montana
On August 20, a twenty-person Type-2 Initial Attack crew will be deployed to assist wildfire suppression efforts in Montana.
Read MoreSouthern Pine Beetle Map Release
242 suspected southern pine beetle spots were identified on privately owned forestland during aerial monitoring flights in July.
Read More2018 Budget Statement
Preserving the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s statutorily mandated responsibility to protect forestland, lives, and homes from wildfire is our top priority.
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