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Mississippi wildlife and forestry groups hold joint conference

The Mississippi Chapter of The Wildlife Society and the Society of American Foresters held a joint meeting September 9-11, bringing together two organizations focused on natural resources.

Attendees shared current research and discussed issues in wildlife and forestry fields. A field trip on Hall Timberland property showcased prescribed fire research, white-tailed deer population management, and active timberland management across Mississippi.

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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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