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Professional and Tree

Care Advise

Mississippi Forestry Commission

View a list of our professional foresters (Local MFC Offices). Learn what trees grow well in your area, get advice on tree health, find out other local professionals to network with, and obtain a variety of other valuable services.

Tree Surgeons and Certified Arborist:

Request a list of licensed tree surgeons at the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, Bureau of Plant industry at (662) 325-3391. The Bureau of Plant Industry also regulates professional services for weed control, pest control and landscaping gardening. 

To find a certified arborist in your area, visit International Society of Arboriculture website. 

• Mississippi Licensed Tree Surgeons by City, State, Zip Code

• Mississippi Licensed Tree Surgeons by Last Name

For More Information:

(download and view these publications)

• Tips On How To Select A Tree Care Company

• How To Prune Shade And Ornamental Trees

Professional Tree Care Vendors

Listing of tree care vendors that are known to the Mississippi Forestry Commission that can provide advice on tree care.  These vendors must earn continuing education credits every year to remain certificated.

• Vendor listing by City, State, Zip Code

• Vendor listing by Last Name

Tree Appraisal:

The following names are appraiser known to the Mississippi Forestry Commission.  This list is not all inclusive and, furthermore, information presented may not be the most current. The list is in alphabetical order and is in no way an endorsement of any vendor.  If you wish to be included on this list, please submit a request to:

Rick Olson

Urban Forest Coordinator

301 N. Lamar St., Suite 300

Jackson, MS 39201

(601) 359-2856 office

(601) 942-9973 cell

rolson@mfc.state.ms.us

• Vendor listing by City, State, Zip Code

• Vendor listing by Last Name

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