Drought-killed loblolly pines removed along Mississippi's Natchez Trace Parkway
8/26/2024 1:01:05 PM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
AFFECTED AREAS:
Hinds County, MS
Clinton, MS
Madison County, MS
Madison, MS
Ridgeland, MS
Start Date: 8/26/2024
- End Date: 9/30/2024
The removal of drought-damaged trees along Natchez Parkway began on Monday, August 26 around the towns of Clinton, Ridgeland and Madison. Prolonged drought allowed pine beetles to infest and kill many trees in 2023. The trees, many of which were loblolly pines, were being felled and allowed to decompose and provide habitat for wildlife. The tree removal was expected to be completed by the end of September.
WJTV TV 12 (Jackson, Miss.), Aug 26, 2024
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