Aug 8, 2018 | News, News/PR
“Only you can prevent forest fires.” It’s a message that’s continued and persevered for more than 70 years, and the message, along with its voice, was celebrated Saturday at the Cradle of Forestry National Park. Smokey Bear, the beloved fire-prevention bear, was given...
Jul 19, 2017 | News, News/PR
Western wildfires are the headline grabbers, but forests in the eastern United States are also fire-dependent and increasingly at risk because of fire exclusion, according to a researcher at Penn State University. “Many people have been lulled into believing that it...
Jul 27, 2016 | News, News/PR
The Cumberland Plateau encompasses more than 12,800 square miles across northern Alabama and is one of the most significant forested landscapes for plant and wildlife diversity in the South. But wildlife in the region are in need of attention, threatened by loss of...
Jul 2, 2015 | News, News/PR
Preventing wildfires has many benefits. For one Texas A&M Forest Service employee, helping spread the message of wildfire prevention has resulted in receiving a prestigious Smokey Bear Award. Steve Deffibaugh, a seasonal resource specialist for the agency was...
Oct 1, 2012 | News, News/PR
Where did more than 35,000 moms, dads, children, and their friends go for fun-filled, “buggy” entertainment, activities, and cuisine this year? They all showed up early and stayed late for the 16th annual Bugfest hosted by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences...