Mississippi’s Drought: Boots-On-The-Ground View of Its Impact on the Forest Industry
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Drought impacts timber farmers in South Mississippi
Drought impacts timber farmers in South Mississippi
FEA’s Wood Markets News recently covered Mississippi’s drought after a survey showed dry conditions have killed approximately 12.5 million trees across 80,000 acres.
On Tuesday, WDAM7/WLBT3 highlighted the impact of the drought from a boots-on-the-ground prospective. The video includes conversations with timberland owners, loggers, and forestry agencies. It provides details about the relationship between the drought and pine beetles and their ongoing damage to Mississippi forests.
The video can be found here.
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