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		"Protecting Lives, Property and Natural Resources, Since 1906."
		The Forest Fire Service and Pinelands Commission issued a draft Fire Safety Initiative Report for Barnegat and Stafford Townships. Help Celebrate Smokey's 65th Birthday! Smokey Bear turns 65 this year. Since 1944, Smokey has educated generations of Americans about their critical role in wildfire prevention through his enduring message, "Only you Can Prevent Wildfires" You can join to help celebrate Smokey's birthday and further the reach of his message. Please visit smokeybear.com for additional information. Establish a Community Wildfire Protection Plan for your Community! Establishing and maintaining a CWPP depends on widespread collaboration among Landowners, Emergency Response Agencies and Federal, State and Local officials. Please review a Community guide to preparing and implementing a CWPP.
		Spring Fire Season is Here! Please be aware that spring time (through June 1st) is considered fire season across New Jersey. At this time of the year, the forest canopy is bare which allows sunlight to penetrate into the forest thus drying the vegetation on the forest floor. Wildfires can easily start in dry vegetation and be quickly spread by strong, gusty spring winds. Please remember, 99 % of all wildfires in New Jersey are caused by people. Please follow the simple fire prevention rules as outlined on our web site.

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Department of Environmental Protection
P. O. Box 402
Trenton, NJ 08625-0402

Last Updated: May 28, 2009