MSU Forest Resources

Big news for wildlife conservation! Mississippi State's Forest and Wildlife Research Center and @NWTF_official are partnering to expand teaching, research and outreach through a new endowed professorship focused on wild turkey science. #FWRC msstate.edu/newsroom/artic…

Fly eagle fly ... #FWRC scientists are working with @MS_Power to band eagles in South Mississippi. wlox.com/2026/02/24/mis…

#MSUCFR is lucky to have Dr. Franklin Quin...building community and preparing students for leadership roles in Sustainable Bioproducts. Read more at: msstate.edu/our-people/202…

Congratulations to Dr. Dan Seale, #MSUCFR emeritus sustainable bioproducts professor, recipient of the Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association Distinguished Service Award!

New chapter for faculty recognition at MSU! #MSUCFR's Dr. Leslie Burger steps into the new director role to champion faculty achievements across campus. msstate.edu/newsroom/artic…

This ecosystem’s story shows how humans and nature have shaped one of the South’s most unique landscapes. Read more from Dr. Andrea de Stefano, forestry extension professor, writing for The Conversation. #MSCFR #FWRC theconversation.com/how-fire-peopl…

Turning waste into power. Real ideas. Real impact—where student innovation meets global energy challenges. Ridwan Ayinla, #MSUCFR sustainable bioproducts major, is turning a renewable resource into a power source for batteries, replacing lithium. alumnusmagazine.com/2025/12/waste-…

Congratulations to Dr. Jason Street on being named Interim Head of MSU’s Department of Sustainable Bioproducts! With a decade of experience and a vision for advancing research and industry partnerships, Dr. Street is poised to lead with impact and innovation. #MSUCFR #FWRC

Yes, Christmas trees do grow in Mississippi 🎄🌲 And our #FWRC scientists are adding a little science to the season—researching tree health, disease prevention, and production practices to help growers deliver holiday cheer. msstate.edu/newsroom/artic…

Congratulations to our #MSUCFR staff! Carrie Stroud, Doris Lee Memorial Professional Staff (not pictured) Adam Holder, Beverly Smith Professional Staff Patricia Smith, Doris Lee Memorial Support Staff (not pictured) Chris Forrester, Beverly Smith Support Staff

Our #MSUCFR faculty are exceptional researchers and mentors. Congratulations to our award winners!

Congratulations to our #MSUCFR faculty and staff for outstanding teaching, research and service.

Half a century of leadership in deer ecology and habitat science! The @MSUDeerLab, a partnership between #FWRC and @MSUExtService, is under the leadership of new deer biologists. msstate.edu/newsroom/artic…

Proud moment! #MSUCFR faculty and students received the George Marra Award from the @SocietyWood for research advancing wood science—turning classroom projects into global impact. msstate.edu/newsroom/artic…

Big win for Bulldog forestry! #MSUCFR graduate students and an alumnus from MSU just took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place at the @foresters national convention — truly impressive work from our forestry family. msstate.edu/newsroom/artic…

From Louisiana farm fields to Mississippi forests, #MSUCFR Associate Professor Mark McConnell is helping restore bobwhite quail and inspire the next generation of conservationists. Read his story at msstate.edu/our-people/202…

We are so excited about our new MSU #FWRC Wolf River Coastal Research and Education Center. Check out this great video created by our partner, @MSForestryComm. youtu.be/FvSnGgcJGMI?si…

Steel and concrete, meet your match. Jacob Gines is leading the way in mass timber research and teaching at #MSUCFR Sustainable Bioproducts and @CAADatMSU. Learn more on this episode of Renew. youtu.be/7Z-Ln8qoujc?si…

ICYMI...Dr. Leslie Burger, #MSUCFR associate teaching professor, has been awarded @wildlifesociety's Excellence in Wildlife Education Award. We’re proud to celebrate her outstanding dedication to students and wildlife education. msstate.edu/newsroom/artic…

Thank you to all of our partners who helped #FWRC acquire the wolf river tract and joined in the ribbon cutting celebration. @MSForestryComm, @MDEQ, @nature_org, @NFWFnews, @Weyerhaeuser, @forestservice, @LTMCP msstate.edu/newsroom/artic…