Mississippi faces forest health crisis as drought and beetle infestation devastate pine trees Drought-induced beetle infestation damages Mississippi forests, prompting increased support for landowners and wildland firefighters.

Mississippi's forestry sector is reeling from a devastating drought and beetle infestation that have caused an estimated $170 million in damage, sparking urgent calls for increased support for affected landowners and wildland firefighters.

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Mississippi officials seek federal aid for $170 million timber loss from drought and beetle damage Mississippi seeks federal assistance for timber losses due to drought and beetle infestations.

Mississippi's forestry sector is facing a $170 million crisis as drought and a devastating pine beetle infestation threaten its timber resources.

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