Safety and Outdoor Ethics
As a visitor to the National Forests in Mississippi, there are lots of ways be a good steward and to protect the Forests and the natural environment, to ensure the health and safety of visitors, and to promote pleasant and rewarding outdoor recreation experiences for all visitors. We ask that you follow certain rules and regulations designed to ensure your health and safety, to protect the Forest, and to promote pleasant outdoor experiences for everyone.
Leave No Trace
It's up to all of us to sustain healthy, vibrant natural lands for all people to enjoy, now and into the future. Every person who ventures outside can put Leave No Trace practices into action!
Tread Lightly!
Tread Lightly!'s core focus is on supporting and encouraging stewardship of America's lands and waterways.
Don't Move Firewood
The state of Mississippi strongly advises residents and visitors purchase local or certified, heat-treated firewood to avoid moving forest pests that can destroy trees like emerald ash borer Asian Long-horned Beetle, and Sirex wood-wasp.
Weather Safety
Weather in the Southern Region varies widely across the area, and can include everything from tornadoes to hurricanes to extreme winter weather conditions.