Posted on 7/16/2009 at 4:04:41 PM by Karen Brasher
...Posted on 7/7/2009 at 9:54:46 AM by John Auel
The USFS, along with the Mississippi Forestry Commission, set out traps for the southern pine beetle every spring, about the time the dogwoods begin to bloom. Fortunately for Mississippi, we have experienced record lows in southern pine beetle activity in recent years. This year, according to the...
Posted on 7/7/2009 at 9:53:28 AM by John Auel
The depressed housing market and recession-plagued pulp and paper industry continue to reduce demand for timber and pulpwood; however, there are some positive developments that may signal the beginnings of a recovery in late 2009 or early 2010.
The decline in sawtimber and chip-n-saw dema...
Posted on 6/30/2009 at 9:23:21 AM by Karen Brasher
MISSISSIPPI STATE TAX COMMISSION
Senate Bill 2606, as passed during the 2009 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature amended Miss. Code Ann. Section 27-65-17 to provide for a reduced 1½% rate of sales tax on sales to professional loggers of equipment used in...
Posted on 5/13/2009 at 2:43:42 PM by Brian Bauer
Professional loggers and farmers will benefit from a major reduction in their sales taxes, thanks to the Mississippi Legislature and Governor Barbour. A coalition of forestry and agriculture groups supported lower sales taxes on logging and farm equipment and worked actively to pass this bene...
Posted on 5/13/2009 at 2:39:39 PM by Brian Bauer
James Henderson
Timber demand remains weak and timber prices continue to decline due to continuing effects of the worsening housing market and global economic recession. The oversupply of housing resulting from the continuing effects of the subprime mortgage crises has contribute...
Posted on 3/31/2009 at 9:44:22 AM by Karen Brasher
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Introduction to the Sustainable Forest Initiative
Safety
Best Management Practices
Tax Permit Application
Notice to Professional Loggers and Vendors Selling to Professional Loggers
Mississippi Legislature Passes Major Tax Relief for Loggers and Farmers
Core Class Registration Form
Continuing Education Submission Form
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