Our mission:

Promoting healthy and sustainable urban and community forests which contribute to clean air and water, economic stability, and beautiful green places in which all Mississippians and future generations live, work and play. Green Infrastructure and Green Revitalization at it's best.

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Mississippi Urban Forest Council

Mississippi Grown Cut Flower Cooperative - Bloom Town Mississippi

Mississippi Urban Forest Council 2016 Annual Report: click here. 

Who We Are:
The Mississippi Urban Forest Council (MUFC) is a volunteer based nonprofit organization formed in 1991 by the US Farm Bill to provide educational and assistance in community and urban forestry. 

Our Mission Statement:
Our mission is to foster and promote proper management of urban and community forests for social, economic, and environmental benefits to people through innovation leadership, communication and educational services.
Goals of the Mississippi Urban Forest Council: 

• Foster interaction between professional and individuals involved in the management  and care of community and urban forests
• Identify needs at a state level to promote the proper planning, selection, planting, management and protection of community forests
• Stimulate citizen interest and action in community forest
• Provides resources to Mississippi communities to enhance community forests for economic, social and environmental enhancement
• Provide support and counsel to the Mississippi Forestry Commission in the development of an urban forestry program that meets the needs of the public and strives to provide services to various interest groups and community leaders
• Assist Mississippi communities in reforesting  with tree planting and technical training

The Council:
MUFC is a nonprofit organization supported by members including communities, businesses, civic groups and individuals with an interest in community forestry.
The Council was formed in 1991. Governed by a board of directors, the Council supports community projects and provides education and assistance to citizens and communities statewide.

Partners and Network:
MUFC works in partnership with the Mississippi Forestry Commission and other state, federal and private agencies and businesses.

Mississippi Urban Forest Council Board of Directors and Advisors

President  Andy Parker, City of Hattiesburg

Vice-president/Treasurer  Jim Ewing, Pelahatchie, MS

Secretary  Emily Loden-Jones, Itawamba Community College, Forestry Technology

Robbie Brown, MS Municipal League

David Knight, City of Tupelo

Renee Havens, City of Southaven, MS

Alicia Crudup, Keep Jackson Beautiful

Michael Gibson, Gibson Landscaping

Billy Lamb, City of Oxford