Find resources, activities, videos, tips and more for educators, kids and adults. Only you can prevent forest fires. this version of the slogan was used continually in smokey bear campaigns [5][6] until april 2001, when the message was officially updated to only you can prevent wildfires. [6] Understandably, some might think smokey’s message of wildfire prevention contradicts the forest service plan to use prescribed fire and some naturally ignited wildfires to restore forest health If it is so important to prevent wildfires, why are land managers purposely setting them? Since 1944, the iconic symbol has taught millions that they can prevent wildfires The character was authorized on august 9, 1944, a date now celebrated as smokey’s “birthday.” artist albert staehle revealed smokey bear on october 10 of that year,.
The longest running campaign in ad council history, smokey bear and his famous warning, “only you can prevent forest fires,” was introduced to americans in 1944 The campaign was developed to educate the public on forest fire prevention At the time, accidental fires accounted for nine out of 10 forest fires and destroyed millions of acres every year When the campaign was created, walt. Here are 10 tips that can help. Smokey’s message remains relevant today, as nearly nine out of ten wildfires nationwide are caused by humans and can be prevented.
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