Method of Operation 
It would seem desirable that one person direct the botanical 
aspects of the program, in order to ensure uniform methods of data 
collection and interpretation and uniform presentation of results. 
This person should, preferably, be located in Honolulu, for reasons 
of accessibility to the study area and for training purposes (see 
below). It would be incumbent upon this person to ensure that the 
primary objectives of this study are those which are most closely 
related to the goals of the P.O.B.S.P. He should have sufficient 
control over field data collection to ensure that the data determined 
to be most important are obtained first, and that standard methods of 
collection are used on ail islands. 
It appears feasible that the direction of the botanical portion 
of the program could be undertaken on a consulting basis. The con¬ 
sultant should be willing to direct the work of employees of the 
P.O.B.S.P., pr ovic e tra ining in botanical field methods for these 
employees, direct the compilation of results, and prepare the 
appropriate reports. 
The consultant directing the botanical project should prepare as 
soon as possible: 
1. A list of the types of information required, and the 
methods for gathering this information . 
2. A list of the plant species expected to occur in the 
study area, and a key to these species which can be 
used in the field. 
3. A training program of one or two days 1 duration for 
preparing field workers for making botanical studies. 
