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Mississippi wildlife officials offer tips for cost-effective habitat improvements

Managing land for wildlife can be overwhelming, especially with limited time and resources, officials from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks said.

They advise that thoughtful planning and targeted habitat practices can yield meaningful results without substantial expense or years of work.

Many effective habitat improvements focus on understanding what provides the greatest benefit to wildlife, officials said. These strategies are designed to maximize impact while minimizing costs.

For more information, landowners are encouraged to visit the department’s website at https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/private-lands-program/habitat-and-wildlife-information/CostEffectiveLandManagementTipsforHunters.

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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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