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Forestry Commission Warns of Increased Fall Wildfire Risk
As the weather transitions from summer to fall, dry vegetation and lower humidity have the potential to increase wildfire activity statewide.
Read MoreForestry Commission Introduces New EAB Preparedness Resource
The Mississippi Forestry Commission and Plan-It Geo recently launched a new online tool for communities across the state to prepare and plan for potential Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) management.
Read MoreFall Prescribed Burning Short Course
The fall session of the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Prescribed Burning Short Course will be held October 4-6, 2016 in Hattiesburg.
Read MoreForestry Commission Deploys 25 Firefighters to Battle Wildfires in the Western U.S.
The Mississippi Forestry Commission has deployed a twenty-person hand crew to the Los Padres National Forest in California to assist with wildfire suppression efforts.
Read MoreMississippi Forestry Commission Urges Fire Safety July 4th Weekend
The Mississippi Forestry Commission would like to remind everyone celebrating Independence Day this weekend to exercise caution using outdoor grills, campfires, and fireworks.
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