Russell Bozeman

State Forester of Mississippi and Director of @MSForestryComm

Healthy markets create healthy forests which create healthy lives.

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

Camping this summer?? 🏕️

Remember: 9 out of 10 wildfires are human-caused.

Let's keep our forests safe. Never leave campfires unattended, and always ensure they are completely extinguished before you leave.

Learn more: https://t.co/brCAKMsMeI

#PreventWildfiresMS #MSforestry

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

@MSForestryComm has added NEW DATES for the 1-day Prescribed Burn Manager Cert courses this fall!

🔥 Aug 20 – Tupelo
🔥 Aug 27 – Hattiesburg
🔥 Sept 3 – Pearl

⏰ 8am–5pm (Lunch provided)
⚠️ S-190 completion REQUIRED to attend.

👉 Register: https://t.co/6RvZp1SuCy

#MSforestry

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

This Memorial Day, we salute you with pride. Let us pause to honor the heroes who gave everything for our freedom. Wishing everyone a peaceful and reflective day.

#MemorialDay26 #HonorTheFallen #MSforestry

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

Honored to represent MS Forestry in D.C. this week! 🌲🏛️

Alongside @ms_forestry’s Casey Anderson, I met with @SenHydeSmith & officials to advocate for our landowners, push for vital disaster relief, and work on strengthening our timber markets.

#MSforestry

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

🌪️ @MSForestryComm's preliminary assessment from the May 6th storms shows over 5,014 acres of private forestland damaged across 5 MS counties, totaling an estimated $6.42M+ in timber impact. Public land assessments are still underway.

Report: https://t.co/nE5MdEVUkF

#MSforestry

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

📣 MS Tree Care Providers! Are you a licensed tree care provider with an ISA Certification and a MS Tree Surgery License? Please help @MSForestryComm build a trusted resource! Complete the survey to be added to the list of qualified professionals.

🔗 https://t.co/zPcRV5K8ih

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

🌲 Registration is OPEN for @tpl_org’s Community Forest Training Program!

This virtual summer intensive helps local gov, land trusts & tribes with conservation & stewardship.

📅 June – Aug 2026
📍 Virtual/Zoom
⏳ Register by June 1: https://t.co/NO9eGwGxOn

#MSforestry

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

100 years of service and we’re still digging deep! 🚜🌲

@MSForestryComm hosted our Heavy Equipment Academy VIP Day to show how we train for MS's 1,800+ annual wildfires. From night ops to rugged terrain, we stay ready.

Full story via @WJTV: https://t.co/yrk9Ks1DPF

#MSforestry

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

🚫 MS BURN BAN UPDATE 🔥

Active bans in these counties:

📍 Lafayette: thru 5/7
📍 Clay: thru 4/30
📍 Lowndes, Noxubee & Marshall: thru 4/27
📍 Benton: thru 4/25
📍 Grenada & Carroll: thru 4/20

No outdoor burning allowed. Check local exemptions for contractors/ag.

#MSforestry

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING: MISSISSIPPI

Critical fire weather is expected Saturday. High winds (30 mph gusts) + low humidity (20%) = "explosive fire growth potential."

🚫 DO NOT BURN OUTDOORS.
🔥 Wildfires will spread rapidly.
🏠 Help protect our homes and forests.

#RedFlagWarning

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

9 out of 10 wildfires in MS are human-caused. 🔥

On windy days, one spark travels farther than you’d think. @MSForestryComm, we’ve been on the front lines for 100 years, but protecting our forests is a team effort.

https://t.co/xjrdxxLtkg

#MSForestry #WildfirePrevention

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

📣 Mississippi Tree Care Providers! Are you a licensed tree care provider with an ISA Certification and a MS Tree Surgery License? Please help us build a trusted resource! Complete @MSForestryComm's survey to be added as a qualified professional.

🔗 https://t.co/zPcRV5K8ih

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

🌲 100 Years of Growing Mississippi!

I was honored to celebrate @MSForestryComm's Centennial with a tree dedication & reception at the MS Ag & Forestry Museum. From planting a Magnolia & Maple to celebrating a century of stewardship, here’s to the next 100 years! 🌳✨

#MFC100

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

9 Out of 10 Wildfires Are Preventable. Most wildfires in Mississippi are caused by human actions, but that also means they can be stopped before they start.

Learn more: https://t.co/grWzqFQFhm

#MSforestry #OnlyYou #PreventWildfiresMS #WildfirePreventionMonth

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

Happy 100th MFC! ✨

MS's forests are a vital part of our economy, our environment, and our heritage. For 100 years, MFC has worked with landowners, partners, and communities across the state to protect and sustain these resources for future generations.

https://t.co/T2Qo10kmM1

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

🚨 BURN BAN ALERTS 🚨

14 counties are now under burn bans due to high wildfire risk.

🚫 NO OPEN FLAMES: This includes debris, fire pits & campfires.
✅ ALLOWED: Gas grills & heaters.

Check the list: https://t.co/SIV93zyHDP

#MSforestry #OnlyYou #PreventwildfiresMS

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

❄️ MS Landowners: Winter Storm Recovery Assistance Now Available through USDA:

🌲TAP (Tree Assistance Program): For damaged orchards and nurseries.
🌲 ECP & EFRP: Funding for land and forest restoration.

📍 Contact your local USDA Service Center

https://t.co/Hlzk6QYNml

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

Happy MS Arbor Day! 🌳💕

Gov. @tatereeves has proclaimed Feb 13 as Arbor Day & Feb 13–19 as Tree Planting Week! Want to add some green to your property? Find a free tree giveaway near you from your local SWCD: https://t.co/aY0F4HcYIQ

#MSArborDay #MSforestry 🌲

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

Road clearing was just the beginning. We are now directing our MFC teams to launch aerial and ground surveys to assess the long-term impact on Tippah, Holmes, and Carroll counties. We are committed to helping MS landowners navigate the recovery process.

https://t.co/jUJdVdNG70

[Russell Bozeman @StateForesterMS]

For thousands of years, one tree species defined the cultural and ecological identity of what is now the American South: the longleaf pine. The forest once stretched across 92 million acres from VA to TX, but about 5% of that original forest remains.

https://t.co/zQHvF3z5jk