Local News

Mississippi Wildlife Officials Offer Prescribed Fire Workshops for Landowners

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is hosting a series of prescribed fire workshops for private landowners and managers. The events will cover using fire as a tool to enhance wildlife habitat and manage timber resources.

Experienced fire practitioners will be available to answer questions during the workshops, according to MDWFP. The department encourages landowners to register early for these educational sessions.

The workshops are scheduled for Feb. 20 in Copiah County and March 6 in Tate County. Interested participants can find more information and register online at the department’s website, with links provided for each county.

Registration details and additional information are available at MDWFP’s website for Copiah County and Tate County workshops.

Source: Original Article

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.

Stay connected

Your community. Wherever you are.

Follow Alcorn County News on Facebook for local news from Corinth and across Alcorn County.

Follow on Facebook