37 Miss. Code R. § 1-7501-03005-209
Prior to approval of permits for selective clearing of timber and/or clear cutting of timber, the removal and disposal of any timber, and reimbursement thereof, shall be in accordance with Section 65-1-123, Mississippi Code 1972, Annotated, as amended. Clear cutting or the removal of trees beyond the established limits will be allowed without reimbursement on a case-by-case basis if the monetary value of the timber would be less than the improvement value being made to the right-of-way. These improvements include but are not limited to enhanced safety sight distance of the traveling public or an overall reduction in maintenance costs. Additional clearing may be required by the District Engineer, or his/her designed, if potential safety issues exist and/or aesthetic field conditions warrant remnant patches of vegetation to remain.
37 Miss. Code. R. § 1-7501-03005-209