Mississippi Forestry Commission

09/28/2026

Big news for Mississippi forestry! 🌲

We are proud to announce that Mississippi State Forester Russell Bozeman has been elected by the National Association of State Foresters to serve as their national board president in 2027!

In this leadership role, Bozeman will guide national discussions on wildfire management, forest health, conservation, and natural resource stewardship, bringing Mississippi’s proven expertise to the national stage.

"This is an incredible opportunity to represent Mississippi and work alongside natural resource leaders from across the country on issues that affect our forests," Bozeman said. "I look forward to working with our partners and stakeholders to advance priorities that support healthy forests and strong economies across the nation."

Join us in congratulating State Forester Bozeman on this prestigious appointment! Read more about his leadership and background here: https://bit.ly/4ryZSJ8

09/25/2026

Our Region 1 Outreach Officer, Mike Crabb, recently spent the day at the Calhoun County Career Fair!

He connected with juniors and seniors from Houston, Houlka, and Okolona High Schools. He spoke with students about MFC's vital mission and the diverse, hands-on career opportunities available within our agency and the broader forestry field.

From protecting our natural resources to managing public lands, a career in forestry offers endless ways to grow and make a lasting impact right here in Mississippi.

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09/24/2026

We're proud of the year-round preparation, training, and teamwork that goes into keeping our forests and communities safe.

09/23/2026

Build your career with the Mississippi Forestry Commission!

We are currently hiring for a few key positions across the state.

Current Openings:

🌳 Emergency Operator - Rankin County
🌳 Forestry Technician – Claiborne, Copiah, and Jefferson Counties
🌳 Forester – Adams, Amite, Franklin, and Wilkinson Counties

Learn more about the qualifications and apply today: mfc.ms.gov/careers

09/22/2026

🛩️ Inspiring the next generation of forestry professionals!

We recently had a great time at Calhoun County Aviation Day, where our Outreach Officer, Mike Crabb, connected with over 400 students with help from GIS Specialists Riley Jones & Jack Wiggins, and MFC's pilot William Carter!

The team shared an exciting look at how MFC uses airplanes and drones not just to fight wildfires, but to support vital forest management across our state. We also loved discussing future career opportunities with the agency and leaving students with an important message on wildfire prevention.

Thank you to everyone who made this event such a success! 🌲

09/22/2026

MFC In Action🎬

In Part 1 of our MFC In Action video series, meet Mike Crabb, Outreach Officer for Region 1!

🌲Today, Mike takes us behind the scenes to show how we use heavy-duty dozers to carve out fire lanes and stop wildfires in their tracks.

09/19/2026

🚨 ACTIVE BURN BAN UPDATE 🚨

There are currently 13 counties under an active burn ban in Mississippi. No fires of any kind are allowed in these areas.

Check the list below to see if your county is affected:

Benton
Calhoun
Grenada
Humphreys
Jefferson
Jefferson Davis
Lafayette
Lee
Marshall
Monroe
Sunflower
Tate
Tippah

Please share and help keep our communities safe! 🔥🚫

09/18/2026

🔥 Lincoln County Wildfire

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, Area 42 Forester Reed Taylor and Technician Clay Thames and their crews swiftly responded to a fast-moving fire in Lincoln County.

The fire was contained to 20 acres and burned very intensely in approximately 5-year-old pines.

Our Wildland Firefighters faced tough conditions, battling high winds and low humidity that caused several spot-fires (jumps) across the firelane.

Huge thanks to our crews for their hard work and quick action to get this contained! 🌲

📸 Reed Taylor

09/17/2026

Stronger partnerships mean healthier forests and a stronger Mississippi economy! 🌲🤝 We are proud to see this Shared Stewardship MOU signed, uniting state and federal partners to reduce wildfire risk, support our landowners, and protect our vital timber industry across all boundaries. Read Governor Tate Reeves full update below! 👇

09/17/2026