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Smokey Bear, Iconic Symbol of Wildfire Prevention, Still Going Strong at 70

August 07, 2014 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

“Remember . . . Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires.” For more than 50 years, that iconic catch phrase grabbed the hearts and minds of generations of children, spurred a series of books, games and gifts, helped to change the face of wildland firefighting and prompted more than one child to grow up to...

Forestry

USA Pro Challenge Pedals into Success through the National Forests

November 26, 2013 Tarrah Valdez and Kate Jerman, Rocky Mountain Region, U.S. Forest Service

It was hard to hear over the noise of screaming spectators chanting “USA, USA, USA” recently at the finish line of the USA Pro Challenge in downtown Denver. The city served as the end point for the more than 600-mile, seven-stage road cycling race held in Colorado for the third consecutive year...

Forestry

Looking for a Mother's Day Gift? Take Her into the Woods

May 07, 2013 Robert H. Westover, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and most of us have yet to find that “perfect” gift for mom. But don’t panic. Let the U.S. Forest Service help out. You read that right. The Forest Service wants you to give mom the gift of nature in all its innate perfection. And all you need to do is take her...

Forestry

A Recycling Trailer Makes a Nebraska Community Environmentally Friendly

May 18, 2011 Vicki Schurman, USDA Nebraska Public Information Officer

USDA Rural Development in Nebraska celebrated with the City of Pawnee City last month in honor of Earth Day, the recent delivery of a multi-bin recycling trailer. City officials, school children and those instrumental to the project attended. The ribbon was cut signifying the community dedication to...

Rural
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