The Canadian Forestry Association - 100 Years of Forest History

Smokey Bear is one of the best known symbols in North America. Very few children or adults in Canada or the United States have not heard his forest fire prevention message.

The True Story of Smokey Bear
It is an interesting story how Smokey became so successful in getting people's co-operation in preventing wildfires due to human carelessness.

Image Gallery
A few images demonstrating the evolution of both Smokey Bear and his message.