The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks encourages property owners to plant native pollinator species to enhance wildlife habitats. These plants provide essential food, cover, and insects for animals such as deer, turkeys, and quail, especially during critical periods.
According to the department, native plants offer benefits year-round. They supply protein-rich forage during summer and produce seeds that sustain wildlife into winter. These plants also contribute to soil health and overall ecosystem stability.
Property owners interested in creating or improving wildlife habitat can learn which native plants are most beneficial. The department’s guidance aims to help landowners support fawns, poults, and chicks while promoting biodiversity. For more information, visit this link.
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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