If Vin would note that Phoenix Island has supported a large 
population of rabbits for over sixty years without noticeable effect 
on the vegetation or the l6 nesting species while Baker has supported 
a small population of cats for less than 20 years with the elimination 
of all but one nesting specie^ he might change his tune on reintroduction 
of cats. If he also noted that large numbers of sea birds were still 
present on Laysan despite elimination of vegetation, perhaps he would 
reconsider his position. He might also note that large populations 
of mice on Sand Island have little effect on the vegetation. 
FCS 
