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One fire prevention tool used to assist the Forest Service is the local news media. Public service announcements dealing with pre- vention, and laws dealing with arson related to forest fires were provided to local radio stations. Interviews on fire conditions sod occurrence were provided as requested to all news sources. Newspaper articles were written and delivered six times this past year dealing with prevention, burning permit system, and laws related to wildfire control. All news sgencies that were contacted were very cooperative in making this information available to the public. Fire prevention topics were presented to volunteer fire departments on four occasions. The type of information presented deals with how a fire department cmn reduce wildfires through their personnel and organizational programs and contacts. Smokey Bear made a total of ]3 visits to Cabarrus County to discuss prevention and conservation with approximately 810 school and pre- school age children. Assistant County Ranger Haggard and Smokey participated in the 50th Anniversary Parade and Firemen's Fun Day in Mount Pleasant. The Rangers attended four Cabarrus County Firemen's Association meetings and four Chief's meetings. These meeting~ are attended to promote cooperation, provide information, and coordinate training needs of the volunteer fire departments in Cabarrus County. All volunteer units were visited at least once last year to insure good working conditions and to repair hand tools on loan. Training sessions were provided to four volunteer departments on wildfire control, preserving a crime scene, and coordination of multi-agency responses. PEST CONTROL Pine bark beetle activity was being monitored through ground checks and showed some indication of a buildup of occurrence. A preliminary aerial survey was requested through our Pest Control Division. At the time of the preliminary flight, the County Ranger and other staff found that only very small scattered spots existed that would require control. When spots are found either by air or ground check, landowners have been informed and advised about any control measures that were deemed practical. The Division of Forest Resources is responmible for the placement of 90 Gypsy Moth pheromone-baited traps and their recovery. Records of all traps and any Gypsy Moths recovered are kept both on a county map for each individual trap location. No Gypsy Moths were recovered during last year's survey.