Authorities estimate that about 60 acres were burned. No injuries were reported, and no structures were damaged.

Currently, it is estimated that approximately 60 acres have been burned, but there are no structures in danger.

During its regular meeting last week, the Lafayette County Planning Commission voted to approve the preliminary site plan for ...

The forest resources doctoral program was approved by the University of Arkansas System board of trustees in October 2024, followed by approval of a Role and Scope change by the Arkansas Division of ...

The Forestry Commission has initiated steps to set up 34 protection camps at strategic locations in forest reserves that are hotspots for illegal mining activities. Each camp, which will host up to 12 ...

Nine forest reserves have been rescued from the control of illegal miners as general improvement in the fight against illegal mining in the country is recorded in forest reserves, according to the ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) will mark a major milestone in 2026 as the agency celebrates 100 years of service to the state. MFC was founded on March 6, 1926. For ...

MACON, Ga. — A local Georgia Forestry Commission team is being honored for their work in helping others recover from Hurricane Helene. The Telfair/Wheeler County group has earned the “Unit of the Year ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) announced burn bans have been put in place for some parts of the state. Burn bans are defined by MFC officials as restrictions on ...

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Forestry Commission and the Green Infrastructure Center are on a mission to keep Gulfport green. Through the Trees MS assistance program, people could come out ...