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Mississippi Arbor Day Tree Giveaways and Sales 2017
As a public resource, the Mississippi Forestry Commission reached out to our natural resource partners to compile a statewide list of tree giveaways and sales.
Read MoreForestland Economic Impact Assessment for EF-3 Tornado
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) conducted an aerial detection flight of the area affected by the EF-3 tornado that traveled through Lamar, Forrest, and Perry counties on January 21, 2017. The purpose was to assess damage to forested acreage and estimate the potential economic impact.
Read MoreSpring Prescribed Burning Short Course 2017
The spring session of the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Prescribed Burning Short Course will be held March 15-17, 2017 in Hattiesburg.
Read MoreGovernor Bryant Lifts Partial State Level Burn Ban
Effective December 2, 2016, Governor Phil Bryant signed a proclamation to lift the partial state level burn ban that has been in force since October 11, 2016.
Read MoreBurn Bans Remain as Hunting Season Begins
The Mississippi Forestry Commission would like to remind hunters that they should not use a wood-burning campfire, bonfire, fire pit, fire ring, burn barrel - anything with an open flame that produces an ember.
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