Invasive plant removal · Mississippi

MFC RESTORE Landowner Program (Free Forestry Work)

Run by Mississippi Forestry Commission

Status not postedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
100% cost share (free services)
Who qualifies
Landowners with forested land in the six listed counties; most services need at least 10 acres, smaller tracts may qualify for cogongrass treatment. Cannot have used FRDP cost share in the same fiscal year.
Where
Forest landowners in coastal priority watersheds of Jackson, Harrison, Hancock, George, Stone and Pearl River counties.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Rural landowners in six coastal counties get free forestry work on their land: prescribed burning, forest management plan, tree planting, invasive plant treatment (including cogongrass), mulching and firebreaks. Smaller tracts may qualify for cogongrass treatment only.

Requirements

  • Land in Jackson, Harrison, Hancock, George, Stone or Pearl River County
  • At least 10 acres for most services (smaller tracts may get cogongrass treatment)
  • Not combined with FRDP cost share in the same fiscal year (July 1 to June 30)
  • Specific practice rules not published on the page

How to apply

  1. 1Open the Apply Today link on the MFC RESTORE page to check eligibility
  2. 2Submit the online RESTORE application
  3. 3Contact your Area Forester (Forester Finder on mfc.ms.gov) with questions

Timing and deadlines

not published

Combining it with other programs

Not with FRDP in the same fiscal year

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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