Smokey Bear (or, some of us know him as Smokey The Bear) celebrates his 75th this year.  World wide attention has been paid to fires burning in California and other western states.  Here in Schuylkill County incendiary–aka arson– fires can happen all too often unfortunately.  Thank goodness for our woodland firefighters who care for our lands!

Since 1944, Smokey Bear has taught millions of Americans just like you about their role in preventing wildfires. Seventy-five years later, in 2019, Smokey is celebrating a milestone birthday.

For more information:  www.smokeybear75th.org

Pennsylvania means “Penn’s Woods” and is world renowned for its hardwood forest.  NE PA’s landscape is mostly forested giving scenery, recreational opportunities and the benefits of wood products.