Suggestions on the botanical portion of the 
Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program 
General Considerations 
iO achieve the goals of the Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program 
(as indicated on page 2 of the program description dated November 15, 
19c3), it is necessary to obtain information on all the terrestrial 
biota of the islands visited. Studies of terrestrial vegetation could, 
as well as being ends in themselves, contribute significantly to the 
understanding of the ecosystems involved, and provide much information 
of specific use to ornithologists. 
The broad nature ot the program, the number of islands to he 
s Ludiea, and the time: available for the project preclude the undertaking 
ox intensive, detailed studies of individual species or of successional 
stages of vegetation development. Rather, it is intended that the 
botanical studies be of a broad, extensive nature. The expected results 
will be primarily descriptive, but will provide much of the information 
needed now, and will form a valuable background for more specialized 
future research. 
The primary objectives of the botanical portion of the program 
should be; 
A. Field Work 
1. Collection of ail terrestrial plant species on each island. 
2. Collection of data on distribution of plant species and 
vegetative associations on each island. 
3. Collection of materials to provide general ecological data 
(soil samples, ground water samples, etc.). 
