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Experts emphasize planting trees to improve wildlife habitat

Landowners and outdoor enthusiasts looking to improve wildlife habitats are encouraged to start with trees, according to experts featured on the latest Mississippi Outdoors Podcast.

In the episode, Matt Wyatt speaks with Dudley Phelps, known as “the tree guy” at Mossy Oak, about how to grow trees that support wildlife. Phelps discusses selecting appropriate tree species and understanding what wildlife needs to thrive.

The episode provides practical information for landowners, hunters, and anyone interested in habitat improvement. It can be viewed in full at https://youtu.be/HJARpFSXn1o.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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