Benefits of Trees

In Town

Money Does Grow On Trees – A thought-provoking article by John Huddleston, former president of the Mississippi Urban Forest Council.

Urban Forestry – Facts supporting the need for managing the community forest.

The Community Forest - A Useful Tool To Help Mitigate Non-Point Source Pollution And Manage Stormwater (pdf format) - A publication on how to put your trees to work treating non-point source pollution and managing stormwater in an environmentally friendly and cost effective manner

Preserving Trees in Construction Sites - Protection and the highest quality of care are the keys to preserving trees in construction sites. Health decline and death following construction are usually caused by damage inflicted on the root system.

For more information on The Urban and Community Forestry program, contact:

Tympel Blansett

Urban & Community Forester

103 Veterans Drive

Oxford, MS 38655

(601) 906-2697

tblansett@mfc.state.ms.us