Jan 1, 2007StrategicPlan
BoardMississippi Forestry Commission Assessment Of Need 2007-2012
The document outlines Mississippi's Forest Legacy Program, aimed at protecting environmentally significant forest areas threatened by conversion to non-forest uses. It details program goals, objectives, and implementation strategies, including stakeholder participation, land acquisition methods, and evaluation criteria. The assessment identifies three Forest Legacy Areas (FLAs) - Southeast, Northeast, and Central - based on their unique environmental values, threats, and geographic boundaries. It also emphasizes the importance of partnerships, sustainable forest management, and traditional uses while prioritizing areas with scenic, recreational, riparian, and wildlife values.