Why Reforestation Is Vital in Mississippi
Mississippi has 65% forested land, translating to 19.2 million acres. Eighty-nine percent of Mississippi’s forestland is privately owned. Reforestation benefits Mississippi, especially landowners, who want to pass on their investment to their children and grandchildren. Reforestation also provides environmental benefits to Mississippi by improving soil retention, reducing flooding, supporting biodiversity, and contributing to the state’s $15.44B forestry economy.
Your reforestation goals and strategic planting will ensure your land remains a productive legacy for your children and grandchildren. This strategic planting supports forest cover restoration, native species protection, and increased resilience against climate change and storm damage.
Why ArborGen Is Mississippi’s Trusted Partner in Forestry Seedlings
Reforestation in Mississippi means more than an environmental commitment; it’s an investment in your land’s future. At Arbogen, we supply high-performing pine species that work well in Mississippi’s varied landscape.
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Partnering with ArborGen for Your Reforestation Project
At ArborGen, we offer comprehensive reforestation services designed for Mississippi landowners. Our Mississippi reforestation experts partner with you from planning to planting, ensuring your forest thrives well into the future.
We provide everything you need for forestry in Mississippi:
- Consultation Services: Customized advice on species selection, site evaluation, and long-term forestry planning specific to Mississippi’s varied geography and climate.
- Seedling Delivery: Reliable delivery from nurseries in nearby states like South Carolina and Virginia, ensuring timely planting.
- Forestry Expertise: Ongoing advice and support on best practices in reforestation, timber management, and land stewardship.
Meet Your Mississippi Reforestation Advisor:
Meet Paul Jeffreys, ArborGen’s South Central Reforestation Advisor, proudly serving landowners in Mississippi and Alabama. With a Ph.D. in forest science from Mississippi State University and decades of field experience, Paul brings deep scientific expertise and a landowner’s mindset to every consultation.
Success Stories from ArborGen Customers
See how ArborGen has helped landowners across the Southeast achieve profitable, thriving forests.
Unique Benefits and Opportunities Through Reforestation
Mississippi provides landowners with many opportunities to support reforestation efforts. For example, southern Mississippi’s Pine Belt offers rich opportunities for pine timber production.
State-supported programs, such as the Mississippi Tree Seedling Revolving Fund and Forest Resource Development Program (FRDP), benefit private landowners by providing them with funds or cost-share programs to buy tree seedlings for Mississippi.
Also, carbon markets and conservation programs allow landowners to earn and sell carbon credits by growing Mississippi tree seedlings. You earn carbon credits because these trees store carbon in the soil.
Other state incentives include the
- The Mississippi Reforestation Tax Credit, where you can earn a 50% tax credit for program-approved planting methods.
- The Mississippi Forest Action Plan provides information regarding state, federal, and other resources for reforestation planning.
- The Mississippi Reforestation Investment Program (MRIP) allows you to buy municipal bonds and receive loans for Mississippi reforestation.
- The Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program provides urban and community reforestation grants.
Other federal programs include the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP), the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Federal Income Tax Deduction and Amorization Incentives.
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SMART-LOADED™: What Makes ArborGen Seedlings So Different?
We believe it should be easy for you to grow a healthy, profitable forest for your family. You shouldn’t have to worry about making a bad seedling investment and ending up with a 2nd rate forest with low returns. We’ve proven that planting the very best seedlings available gives you maximum growth, better tree quality, and higher returns. We are here to help you choose the appropriate seedlings to match your land and meet your goals. We’ll make sure each and every load of seedlings is SMART-LOADED™ to ensure optimal freshness of your order.
Our “Beside You Every Step of the Way” Promise
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Be there when you harvest in 25 years! We're both in this for the long haul.
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