Tree removal continuing in central Mississippi after 2023 drought
7/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Attala County, MS
Choctaw County, MS
Holmes County, MS
Jasper County, MS
Leake County, MS
Madison County, MS
Neshoba County, MS
Newton County, MS
Rankin County, MS
Scott County, MS
Simpson County, MS
Smith County, MS
Winston County, MS
Start Date: 7/23/2024
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Trees in central Mississippi were still being removed after drought in 2023 damaged and killed many trees. There was concern that the abundant dead timber could fuel a busy fire season this fall and next spring.
WLOX TV 13 (Biloxi, Miss.), July 23, 2024
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