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Firewise Events

Several Firewise events are scheduled for March 2011.  

 

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Useful Links

The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) provides links to many web sites that are not controlled, maintained, or regulated by the MFC or any organization affiliated with the MFC and as such MFC is not responsible for the content of those web sites.  Use of information obtained from those web sites is voluntary, and reliance on that information should only be undertaken after an independent review of its accuracy.


Reference to those web sites to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the MFC.

 

Important Links

 

Forest Management Links

 

Wildfire and Forest Protection Links

  • Reduce the risk of wildfire to your home with helpful information at the National Firewise Website.

  • Southern Area Coordination Center -Home page for the Southern Area Coordination Center. Includes links to fire situation and status reports, fire training, weather, safety and business information.

  • National Wildfire Coordination Group - Home page for the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Includes links to publications such as Task Books, Qualification guidelines and fire prevention materials.

  • Jackson Office National Weather Service -  Home page for the Jackson office of the National Weather Service. Includes fire weather and forestry operations links.

  • The Mississippi Prescribed Fire Council is an concerted effort of federal, state and private stakeholders to promote the wise use of prescribed fire to best manage Mississippi's natural resources.


Urban and Community Forestry Links

    • Tree Protection Standards in Construction Sites - This guide gives your trees the best chance of survival both during and after construction.  Use these standards to show a reasonable effort on your part to protect trees from damage.

    • 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.

    • The International Society of Arboriculture is a non-profit organization supporting tree care research around the world and dedicated to the care and preservation of shade and ornamental trees.

    • The American Forests is one of the nation’s oldest tree care organizations.  View information on assessment tools, national issues, significant trees, and much more.

    • For more information on the Arbor Day, the Arbor Day poster contest, order educational tree care publications, and training/workshops visit the  National Arbor Day Foundation website. 

    • A source of information on funding and national issues. The USDA Forest Service supports regional, state, and local programs through technical and financial assistance, as well as research.

    • Information for non-profit groups and civic organizations including value for volunteer time rates, how to increase donations and giving, publications, and more can be found at Independent Sector website.

    • Communities interested in developing tree ordinances should visit the International Society of Arboriculture for more information.   

    • For our Spanish speaking residents and tree care workers, visit the Spanish section of the International Society of Arboriculture website.

    • Look at funding from some of the foremost experts in the field of urban and community forestry and view fact sheets.  Check out these sites: University of Washington and the Pacific Southwest Research Station of the USDA Forest Service

 

Agencies and Organization Links