Category Archives: Press Releases
MFC IMT activated to help in Hurricane Ida response and recovery
The Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Incident Management Team was mobilized to assist in response and recovery operations to support affected Mississippi Counties following Hurricane Ida.
Read MoreMFC deploys wildland firefighters to California
A crew of MFC wildland firefighters will be assisting on the Salt Fire in the Shasta Trinity National Forest in northern California. The fire is currently estimated at 2,800 acres.
Read MoreLittle bug turning crape myrtles into ugly lawn blemish
Crape myrtles are a common sight to Mississippians. From its colorful flower clusters to spectacular trunk colors, crape myrtles are a favorite in many landscapes.
Read MoreWisteria: Pretty or Pretty Harmful?
Everyone has seen it. Those pretty purple flowers hanging upside down, intertwined with old oak branches. The sight and smell of wisteria can be quite beautiful.
Read MoreForestry Commission releases Mississippi Forest Action Plan 2020
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has released Mississippi’s Forest Action Plan 2020, announced State Forester Russell Bozeman.
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