Suggestions on the botanical portion of the Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program General Considerations To achieve the goals of the Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program (as indicated on page 2 of the program description dated November 15, 1963), 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 of the program, the number of islands to be studied, and the time available for the project preclude the undertaking of 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 all 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.).