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Big Trees Inc. Completed a Privacy Screening Project for a Homeowner in Bothell
Big Trees Inc., a tree sales and transplant company, has recently completed a significant privacy screening project for a homeowner in Bothell. - April 29, 2018 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
MS Forestry Commission Deploys Wildland Firefighters to Texas and Oklahoma
This weekend, the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) deployed two bulldozer strike teams to Texas, and one Wildland Firefighting Task Force Leader to Oklahoma. - April 18, 2018 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
MS Forestry Commission Announces New Wildfire Reporting Phone Number
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has a new wildfire reporting phone number for the public to call in Mississippi: 1-833-MFC-FIRE (1-833-632-3473). Previously, numbers were broken down by geographic areas of the state. The new wildfire reporting number will allow the public to quickly... - April 11, 2018 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Big Trees Inc. is Having a Successful First Quarter
Big Trees Inc., a tree sales and transplant company, has been having a successful first quarter with plenty of new inventory and consistent transplanting work. - April 09, 2018 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Stop Wildfires at the Starting Line PSA Wins Silver ADDY Award: MS Forestry Commission’s Wildfire Prevention Month Campaign Recognized
The Mississippi Forestry Commission’s (MFC) public service announcement video, Stop Wildfires at the Starting Line, won a silver ADDY at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Jackson awards in the category of Public Service Television Commercial. The award-winning public service announcement was produced by the Jackson-based video production and advertising firm Mad Genius and received grant funding from the U.S. Forest Service. - April 01, 2018 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
MS Forestry Commission Deploys Wildland Firefighters to Texas
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is deploying one Wildland Firefighting strike team with two bulldozers to Texas, where they will assist state and federal partners with wildfire suppression efforts. Five MFC Wildland Firefighters traveled overnight arriving in Merkel, Texas on Tuesday,... - March 21, 2018 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
MS Forestry Commission Deploys Wildland Firefighters to Oklahoma
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is deploying a bulldozer strike team and two division supervisors to Oklahoma to assist state and federal partners with wildfire suppression efforts. Eight MFC Wildland Firefighters traveled overnight to Shawnee, Oklahoma the morning of Friday, March 16,... - March 17, 2018 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Big Trees Inc. Saves an Oak Tree for an Elementary School
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree sales and transplant company in the Seattle area, was contacted by an elementary school to help save a large oak tree that was in the way of a school renovation project. Big Trees first evaluated the access to the tree and gave estimates of what... - February 25, 2018 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Stop Wildfires at the Starting Line: Tori Bowie, Olympic Gold Medalist, World’s Fastest Woman, Featured in Wildfire Prevention PSA
Stop Wildfires at the Starting Line: Tori Bowie, Olympic Gold Medalist, World’s Fastest Woman, featured in the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s (MFC) public service announcement video, view here: http://bit.ly/StopWildfiresStartingLine. Produced by the Jackson-based video production and advertising firm Mad Genius, the series received grant funding made available by the U.S. Forest Service. - February 18, 2018 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Big Trees Inc. Extracts and Saves Two Large Japanese Maples
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree sales and transplant company, was offered an opportunity to extract and save two very large Japanese Maple trees from a residence in Bellevue this month. The trees were slated to be demolished, but are now successfully root balled and back in Big... - February 10, 2018 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Leadership Native Oklahoma (LNO) Class of 2018 Enrollment
The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO) has announced their third annual Leadership Native Oklahoma (LNO) class for 2018. LNO is a unique leadership opportunity for business and governmental leaders in Indian Country to broaden their network and sharpen their understanding of self-governance and self-determination. - February 02, 2018 - Chloeta
Big Trees Inc. Replaces Several Failed Trees in a Large Neighborhood
Big Trees was approached with a request to diagnose some issues amongst a neighborhood’s Birch trees. The trees were determined to be infested, and it was clear they would need to be removed and replaced. - January 09, 2018 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Ecological Restoration Enhances Water Quality in Chesapeake Bay - Ecotone's Stream Restoration Techniques Improve Habitat & Reduce Restoration Costs in Baltimore County
Ecotone, Inc. has restored 2,160 linear feet of stream in the northeastern part of Baltimore County, Maryland. The project was funded by Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources through the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund. By applying Ecotone’s unique “less is more” approach of stream restoration they completed the project at half the cost of traditional engineering approaches, minimized the project’s carbon footprint, and increased the stream's sustainability. - January 05, 2018 - Ecotone, Inc.
Big Trees Inc. Replaces a Local Chamber of Commerce’s Damaged Holiday Tree
Big Trees Inc., a big tree sales and tree transplant company, was contacted by a local Chamber of Commerce to help address a major seasonal problem. - December 25, 2017 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Big Trees Inc. Transplants Two Large Native Willow Trees
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree sales and transplant company, was asked by a general contractor to transplant two large, native Willow trees to a property being developed in Redmond, WA. The trees were part of a tree canopy mitigation with the City of Redmond. Big Trees started... - October 14, 2017 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Mississippi Forestry Commission Employee Serves on Hurricane Harvey Incident Management Team
MS Forestry Commission Employee Serves on Hurricane Harvey Incident Management Team. On Monday, August 28, 2017, Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) employee Bill Kitchings (MFC Outreach Officer, Region 2) deployed to Texas as a member of the 2017 Southern Area Blue Team, a National Type-1 All-Hazard Incident Management Team. The Incident Management Team will assist state and federal partners with Hurricane Harvey disaster relief. - August 31, 2017 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Big Trees Inc. Ships Large Trees into Canada to Complete Significant Residential Project
Big Trees Inc., a tree sales and transplant company, was contacted to provide a shipment of tall, full Excelsa Cedar trees to Canada. After researching the logistics of international shipping, Big Trees received approval for the process. - August 29, 2017 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Ecotone Named in The Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies - Ecotone Included in Honor List as #15 Among Top Environmental Services Companies
Inc. Magazine has ranked ecological restoration firm, Ecotone as #1834 in the 36th annual Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing private companies. Ecotone was also included in the Inc. 5000 Honors list as #15 amongst Top Environmental Services companies in the nation and as #24 amongst... - August 17, 2017 - Ecotone, Inc.
MS Forestry Commission Releases Southern Pine Beetle Activity Map: Privately Owned Forestland
242 suspected southern pine beetle spots were identified on privately owned forestland during those flights. The southern pine beetle outbreak has been fueled by two summers of drought followed by two winters of unusually high temperatures. The southern pine beetle is said to be the most destructive forest insect in the South. - August 13, 2017 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Ben Meadows Awards 2017 Natural Resources Scholarships
Annual scholarships recognize academic performance and leadership skills of two standout students enrolled in accredited natural resource fields. - August 12, 2017 - Ben Meadows
Big Trees Inc. Helps with a Significant Tree Screening Project
Big Trees Inc., a tree sales nursery and transplant company, was approached by a new client to help with a significant tree screening project, and plans have been made to help insulate their property from a large scale development. - August 04, 2017 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Chloeta Introduces Innovative Wildfire Loss Prevention Strategies for Insurers
Wildfires cause approximately $2.2 billion in losses annually to the insurance industry. Chloeta is employing proven strategies to limit the number of claims experienced by property casualty underwriters. These wildfire loss prevention and risk mitigation services are available nationally to insurers. - August 02, 2017 - Chloeta
Wiland Associates and Chloeta to Combine Operations for Maximum Reach
Wiland Associates, an all-hazards training and consulting firm out of Selah, Washington is teaming up with Chloeta, a government contracting and incident management firm based in Oklahoma City, OK. Combining operations will give the new company, Wiland Chloeta, the opportunity to reach more clients and provide clients with even higher-quality instruction. - July 13, 2017 - Chloeta
Big Trees Inc. Assists Private School with Tree Transplanting
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreessupply.com/), a tree nursery and transplant company, was asked by a large, prominent private school to help transplant Stewartia trees in order to facilitate some remodeling efforts. When Big Trees was contacted by a landscaper and property manager for the project,... - July 09, 2017 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
11 Non-Profits Collaborate to Raise Funds in Anne Arundel County; Ecotone Donates to Support the GreenGive Initiative
Ecological Restoration company, Ecotone donates to support the 11 water-focused, environmental non-profits from the Anne Arundel County that are part of the GreenGive initiative. - June 13, 2017 - Ecotone, Inc.
Big Trees Inc. Assists Homeowner with Difficult View Screening Situation
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreessupply.com/), a large tree nursery and tree transplant company, was asked to replace a large plant in a difficult to reach area of the client’s property. The client’s neighbors opened up a large view corridor between the client’s windows by... - June 06, 2017 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Big Trees Inc. Saves Large Ornamental Trees from a Corporate Campus
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreessupply.com/), a tree sales and transplant company in Washington State, was asked to salvage a number of large ornamental trees from a corporate campus while the property undergoes renovations. Big Trees was contacted a year ago regarding a large scale, waterfront... - May 06, 2017 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Center for Watershed Protection Honors Ecotone, Inc for Innovation and Leadership - Maryland’s Fast-Growing Ecological Restoration Company Receives Industry Recognition
The Center for Watershed Protection has recognized Scott McGill of Maryland based ecological restoration company, Ecotone, Inc with its 2017 Innovation and Leadership in Watershed Protection and Restoration award for partnering with designers, researchers and local governments to advance science-based approaches to stormwater and watershed management projects. - May 03, 2017 - Ecotone, Inc.
Big Trees Inc. Transplants 30 Foot Western Red Cedar Tree
Big Trees, Inc. (http://bigtreessupply.com/), a large tree nursery and tree transplant company in the Seattle area, has transplanted a 30-foot Western Red Cedar tree onto the greens of a local, prominent country club. Big Trees was contacted a year ago to evaluate the feasibility of transplanting... - March 26, 2017 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Forestry Commission Educates Public on Outdoor Fire Safety - Wildfire Prevention Month (March)
March is Wildfire Prevention Month in Mississippi as stated by Governor Phil Bryant’s proclamation. Historically, March has one of the highest wildfire occurrence rates of the year due to the weather transition from winter to spring, dry vegetation, and windy conditions. Since January 1,... - March 04, 2017 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Big Trees Inc. Transplants a Large Camellia Tree
Big Trees Inc. (http://bigtreesupply.com), a large tree nursery in the Seattle area, recently participated in the protection and transplanting of a very old type of tree, a Camellia. The tree was in the way of a demolition and building project and would have been destroyed, but it has been safely... - March 03, 2017 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Big Trees Establishes Privacy for Mill Creek, Washington Property
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, was recently involved in a project to enhance the privacy of a property in Mill Creek, Washington (in Puget Sound) with Emerald Green Arborvitaes trees. When Big Trees was asked to help... - February 05, 2017 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Big Trees Inc. Hired for Tree Transplanting in Redmond, WA
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, has been hired to move and transplant some large trees on a property being developed in Redmond, WA. The trees are currently in the footprint of a large planned apartment development, and... - January 10, 2017 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Big Trees Inc. Plants Large Cedars for Local Golf Club
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, has been contracted by a prominent local golf club to help manage a large tree issue on the greens. Big Trees was contacted about this project 2 years ago, to begin considering solutions... - December 01, 2016 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
O2YS Corporation Hires New National Sales Manager
O2YS Corporation has announced the hiring of John Hendrix to their team as National Sales Manager. He joins the company to lead the North American adjuvant sales team including new market development, market expansion and support. He will also be responsible for continuing to build the O2YS brand while meeting the needs of existing partners and customers. - November 24, 2016 - O2YS
Burn Bans Remain in 76 Out of 82 Counties: Drought Conditions Persist
In Mississippi, 76 out of 82 counties remain under burn bans. The Governor's partial state level ban and all individual county bans remain in effect through the weekend. The dry cold front coming in today will make conditions favorable for an increase in the frequency and severity of wildfire activity. To see a complete list of burn bans in Mississippi, visit: www.mfc.ms.gov/burn-bans - November 06, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Wildfire-Related Fatality Reported in Montgomery County
One wildfire-related fatality has been reported in Montgomery County, Miss. The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) would like to express their deepest condolences to those affected by the tragic incident. This incident brings to light the importance of adhering to all burn bans statewide. In Mississippi, 69 out of 82 counties remain under burn bans. The Governor's partial state level burn ban, which offers no exemptions, and all individual county burn bans remain in effect through the weekend - November 05, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Big Trees Inc. Ships Big Blue Spruce to California
Big Trees Inc., a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, shipped a large Blue Spruce tree to Northern California, near San Francisco. - November 04, 2016 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
How Does Saving a Wildebeest Migration Help Giraffes?
Understanding interactions among species assists wildlife conservation. The seasonal presence of thousands of migratory wildebeests reduces local lion predation on giraffe calves, resulting in greater survival of giraffes. Conservation of disappearing migratory wildlife has positive ripples throughout the ecosystem. - October 27, 2016 - Wild Nature Institute
Hilltop's Tree4Life Competition Winners Select Delivery Date for Their Trees
Canada-based Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms’ Tree4Life Competition Winners: All set for their beautiful Balsam or Fraser firs to arrive via UPS. - October 25, 2016 - Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms
Governor Bryant Issues Partial State Level Burn Ban in Mississippi
At the request of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Governor Phil Bryant has issued a partial state level burn ban. The partial state level burn ban is effective immediately for the following fifty-two (52) counties, and has no exemptions. Visit www.mfc.ms.gov/burn-bans for an up-to-date list. - October 14, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Big Trees Inc. to Transplant Large Trees at University Village
Big Trees Inc., a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, has been asked to help transplant several large trees at the campus of University Village. The busy shopping mall will benefit aesthetically from the larger trees. - October 13, 2016 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Forestry Commission Warns of Increased Fall Wildfire Risk
As the weather transitions from summer to fall, dry vegetation and lower humidity have the potential to increase wildfire activity statewide. Since June 1, 2016 the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has responded to and suppressed 259 wildfires that burned 2,363 acres in the state of... - October 01, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Forestry Commission Introduces New EAB Preparedness Resource
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) and Plan-It Geo recently launched a new online tool for communities across the state to prepare and plan for potential Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) management. To access the EAB Preparedness Cost Calculator tool, visit: https://pg-cloud.com/Mississippi/ The... - September 23, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Forestry Commission Announces Prescribed Burning Short Course
The fall session of the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Prescribed Burning Short Course will be held October 4-6, 2016 in Hattiesburg. The Prescribed Burning Short Course is open to the public and designed for anyone wishing to become a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager in Mississippi. Upon... - September 18, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Big Trees Inc. Saves Large Trees at Local Golf Club
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, has been asked to help save several large specimen trees from a construction zone at a local golf club, and to replant them at the club house once the new renovations have been completed. - August 31, 2016 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Wild Nature Institute Study Shows Logging, Not Fire, is Damaging National Forests in California
Logging has driven California spotted owl populations to crash on US Forest Service lands. New draft forest management plans for California promote widespread, taxpayer-funded, logging, including in occupied spotted owl territories. The logging will be expensive, ineffective at stopping wildfire, and ecologically damaging. - August 23, 2016 - Wild Nature Institute
Big Trees Inc. to Beautify WA State Convention Center
Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, is currently involved in a project to enhance the exterior of the Washington State Convention Center entrances on Pike Street in downtown Seattle. There will be large sequoia trees getting... - August 10, 2016 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
Big Trees Inc. Donates Large Flowering Tree to Elementary School
Big Trees Inc. (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, has donated and installed a large flowering Kwanzan Cherry tree to Cathcart Elementary School for a new outdoor reading area. The tree anchors a location that is intended to be a reading... - July 03, 2016 - Big Tree Supply Inc.
MFC Urges Fire Safety July 4th Weekend
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) would like to remind everyone celebrating Independence Day this weekend to exercise caution using outdoor grills, campfires, and fireworks. Charlie Morgan, State Forester, emphasized the far-reaching consequences of wildfire: “Wildfires can start with just a spark, and spread quickly to endanger forestland, personal property, and lives.” - July 01, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission