🌲Happy #NationalForestProductsWeek! Forestry is one of MS’s top ag commodities, generating $13B in economic impact & supporting tens of thousands of jobs. From lumber & paper to clean energy, thank you to the landowners, loggers & foresters keeping MS growing! 🌳📦 #MSforestry

🚨 HIGH WILDFIRE RISK FRIDAY! Dry air, record heat & Isaias-driven winds mean extreme fire danger across MS. ⚠️ 18 counties already have active burn bans. Fuels are critically dry. Please do NOT burn debris or open flames. One spark can quickly become a wildfire. 🌲🚫🔥

🚨 MS BURN BAN UPDATE: 18 MS counties are under a burn ban. No outdoor burning allowed. ❌ NO: Campfires, fire pits, burn barrels & debris burning. ✅ OK: Propane/gas & charcoal grills. Full listing of 18 Counties: bit.ly/2MZLIC0 🔥🚫 #OnlyYou

I am truly honored by this opportunity. Looking forward to working with forestry leaders across the country to support our natural resources and strong forest economies! 🌲

Persistent drought has strained Arkansas's wildfire resources. As chair of the South Central Forest Fire Compact, I activated our mutual-aid network to deploy essential regional personnel and equipment when we needed them most. Read more: bit.ly/4cUX1UX

🚨 ACTIVE BURN BAN UPDATE 🚨 Mississippi currently has 13 counties under an active burn ban. No fires of any kind are allowed in these areas. Check bit.ly/2MZLIC0 to see if your county is affected: Please share and help keep our communities safe! 🔥🚫

In memory of the lives lost and the heroes who showed extraordinary courage when it mattered most. We will never forget. #MSforestry #NeverForget

🌳Trees Across MS Grant! Submit your application before it's too late! @MSForestryComm's TAM is a competitive, reimbursable grant opportunity that helps fund local greening, tree planting, and invasive tree removal projects. ⏱️Deadline: Sept 30th! 👉 mfc.ms.gov/grants

Exciting career opportunities with MFC! 🌲🚨 We’re hiring for public safety, land management, and conservation roles: • Region 1: Forestry Technician • Region 2: Forester & Forest Ranger • Region 3: Emergency Mgmt Operator Apply today: bit.ly/371CbBL

🔥 Remember MS: Only YOU can prevent wildfires! 🐻 Most wildfires are preventable. Whether burning debris or enjoying a campfire: 🔹 Check wind conditions 🔹 Never leave fires unattended 🔹 Extinguish fully Burn responsibly & protect our forests! 🌲💚 mfc.ms.gov

🌳 Applications are NOW OPEN for @MSForestryComm's Trees Across Mississippi (TAM) Grant! Fund local tree planting, greening, & invasive removal projects. ⏱️ Deadline: Sept 30, 2026 👉 Check eligibility & apply: bit.ly/4x6gSs6 #MSforestry #UrbanForestry

🔥 Stay Wildfire Aware, MS!⚠️ @MSForestryComm is currently battling a 1,400+ acre fire in Jackson Co. (65% contained). Due to extreme dry conditions, burn bans are active in: Pike, Lawrence, Walthall, Copiah, Franklin, Simpson & Jefferson Davis. bit.ly/46a4knK

Love the outdoors? Want to protect our forests?🌲 @msforestrycomm is hiring a State Forestry Supervisor, & Technicians & Rangers in Reg 3 (South-Central MS)! Kickstart your career in land management & fire suppression. 🔗Apply: bit.ly/371CbBL 📌Check openings regularly

Happy Birthday @smokey_bear! Yesterday, Smokey celebrated his 82nd birthday, and here he is to teach you the Smokey Shuffle to help prevent wildfires! 💧 Drown 🪵 Stir 💧 Drown again ✋ Feel if cold #OnlyYou can prevent wildfires! 🐾🔥 bit.ly/4g8onHZ #MSforestry