Native Trees making a difference at home and in school Farmweek - January 13, 2012 |
| Lamar County, Mississippi. Mississippi’s Arbor Day happens each year on the second Friday in February. Many soil and water conservation districts in Mississippi are conducting programs to encourage homeowners to plant “native trees,” trees indigenous to the state. In Lamar County, the virtues of native trees are even being learned by the young. Farmweek's Artis Ford reports. Native Tree/Plant Publications from Mississippi State University "Native Trees for Mississippi Landscapes" - Web Version PDF Version "Native Shrubs for Mississippi Landscapes" - PDF Designing with Native Plants and Naturalistic Landscapes Contact Information Mississippi State University Extension Service Office Find your county office Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission (601) 354-7645 Find your local office Mississippi Forestry Commission (601) 359-2801 - Find your local office ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
