Smokey bear is always reminding those driving past, “ only you can prevent wildfires.” that’s his message, and it often means you’re in a national forest or any number of public lands ready to enjoy all that nature has to offer. On november 7, the smokey bear historical site in new mexico will host “smokey bear live Only you can prevent wildfires,” an interactive webcast in which participants can send in questions about smokey and wildfire prevention. After more than half a century of warning about the danger of forest fires, in 2001, to reflect the reality that some fire was ecologically beneficial, smokey’s message was changed to “only you can prevent wildfires.” Most americans recognize the popular and longest running public service announcement, “only you can prevent wildfires”, smokey bear’s signature catchphrase.
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