V. Plant succession on Green Island, Kure Atoll 
A* Site selection 
1® Two types of sites will be chosen: 
a* Sites of very scant vegetation on dunes or beach, 
and away from human disturbance, which appear to be 
at an early stage in natural succession* 
b. Sites of exlsting vegetation will be cleared to bare 
ground and the pattern and rate of revegetation will 
be studied. 
2. Sites will be marked by a central stake and will be cir¬ 
cular, with a radius of 25 feet. 
B. Mapping and measurement 
1 . Each study plot will be carefully mapped as to the position 
and species of each plant within the circle. 
2 . The height and average diameter of each plant or plant 
clump will be measured at monthly intervals. 
3. Careful note will be made of any additions or changes 
in the plant composition of the study plot. 
