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] “only you can prevent forest fires.” but there’s more to this lovable bear than just his catchphrase 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.”
Prevent Forest Fires
Most americans recognize the popular and longest running public service announcement, “only you can prevent wildfires”, smokey bear’s signature catchphrase.
Most of these fires can be prevented
Preventable wildfires threaten lives, property, and our precious natural resources Whether it is properly extinguishing a campfire or keeping your vehicle maintained to prevent sparks, following just a few simple steps can help prevent wildfires. The inability to perform strategic prescribed fires could leave american families more vulnerable to destructive fires “president trump has taken strong action to protect americans from the threat of wildfires, and we are proudly doing our part at epa to follow the law and ensure our regulations and guidance facilitate good forest management.
As wildfires worsen, science can help communities avoid destruction roughly 3.5 billion people live where some of the most destructive fires have occurred Everyone knows smokey the bear and his famous warning
