National Symbols Cache

General Information

General Information:
• Image protection is legally mandated and essential to maintain the integrity of the Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl icons.  These symbols are protected by law under 16 U. S. C. 580 p - 4 and 18 U. S. C. 711a.  The access code is one measure the USDA Forest Service National Symbols Program takes to protect these icons from inappropriate use.
• The National Symbols Cache is designed to be a wholesale operation to our approved agency and partner customers. Our materials cannot be resold and must be used for educational purposes.  Our materials are to be distributed free to the public. Access codes allow us to provide better customer service to you, while legally and appropriately managing the Symbols program.
Product Selection/Price: 
• The Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl products were selected by an interagency committee representing a wide variety of our customers.  Items were selected based on several criteria including cost, target audience, educational merit, usefulness, etc. 
• Prices and product selection are not guaranteed for any given time frame. Product selection and price will only be valid for the time they are shown on this web site.
Shipping Information 
• Orders are usually filled within 30 days of receipt.
• Orders are shipped via UPS or Fedex. Large orders are shipped commercial truck freight.
• If you have special shipping needs for your order, please contact the National Symbols Cache at (218)-327-4282.
• Shipping charges are now included in the price of the product. Requests for overnight, second day air, etc will be charged actual shipping charges.

Out of Stock Items:
Are generally placed on backorder and are filled as they arrive at the cache.
Other Resources:
• Additional Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl promotional items intended for free distribution is available through the National Association of State Foresters catalogs.
• The USDA Forest Service contracts the management of licensed Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl products with The Metis Group . These products are available for purchase and resale.
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