Forest
Information
The Office of
Forest Information supports all Mississippi Forestry Commission program
areas by providing information, program promotional activities, and program
publicity. The Office of Forest Information utilizes mass media
outlets (e.g., radio, television, and newspaper) to release forestry and
agency information to the public at large. A variety of delivery
methods are used in order to reach the public in the most effective
manner. Objectives of the Office of Forest Information
include:
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To share/disseminate forestry and related information to
appropriate publics
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To educate youth and adults about forestry and related issues and
Mississippi Forestry Commission services and programs
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To inform the citizens of Mississippi of the threat to forest
health (fire, insects, disease, severe storm damage, etc.)
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To support the Mississippi Forestry Commission's programs in the
form of publicity, public awareness
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To be a liaison with other organizations and agencies in order to
present forestry and related programs and information.
The Office of Forest Information includes the following program
areas:
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