R.K. Selander, 1953 77 Tonalá to Tres Picos, Chiapas, México April 12 The dry forest SE Tonalá is same as that look from sides at study area #2. Flatter land there is a stream of big trees - this mostly on ocean side & railroad track - then dry forest again but greener, richer than nearer Tonalá'. Palm & amates, guacantes around ranch houses. Much clearing of land adjacent to new road to Puerto Arista. Guetzalapa is not more than a mile or so from study area #12 - more like 3/4 mile. Much clear of bigger trees - whole fields cleared of all vegetation. Amates seem localized along old ranch roads. Rio Agua Dulce was dry as we crossed. Poor riparian vegetation. Good stand of big amates, guacantes on right side of track - dry fields, small trees on the left beyond Guetzalapa. Dry forest on hills as we near the laguna - same as near study area. Dry grassy hills with remall trees adjacent to hills. Many semi- haze areas on hills - "good" development of vegetation in arroyos on hills only. Whole are is probably deteriorated by grazing - Much evidence of clearing. Esmeralda is very near - 2 miles or less to the dry hills. More green trees here at the town - amates, guacantes, etc. Similar to La Polka on the hills and adjacent fields.