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Title: Fire Facilities Program Manager
Organization: USDA Forest Service
Unit: Pacific Southwest Region, Fire & Aviation Management
Country: United States
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4723025 coasts and oceans View of part of the east side of the Island of Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, showing the extensive stands of Tangan-tangan that resulted from the seeding of the island with Tangan-tangan (Leucaena leucocephala) seed obtained in the Philippines. The treee is a native of Central America, and was probably introduced to the Philippines by the Spanish as a result of cattle importation. U.S. miltary forces did the aerial seeding after the horrific Battle of Saipan (July 1944), that resulted in the almost complete destruction of island vegetation. This view is from the Laderan Tangke Trail, and shows the Bahia Fanonchuluyan, with the top of Isleta Maigo Fanang (Bird Islet) visible at center. During the Japanese occupation (1914-44), the flatter areas in this image were planted in sugar cane. March, 1990; 145 degr. E Long.; 15 degr. N. Lat.
4723028 coral reef This small atoll lies some 200 miles ESE of Pohnpei. It has a carrying capacity of about 200 people, who farm taro intensively as a staple food. The atoll regularly exports people to Pohnpei when the carrying capacity is exceeded. A Paramount Chief is the head of the island's traditional government. February 1985. 160 degr. E. Long.; 6 degr. N. Lat.
4723023 coasts and oceans This point, about 175 ft. above the beach, overlooks limestone forest and near-shore reef. The main tourist/hotel district of Guam (Tumon) is nearly out of sight beyond the top of the cliff. Chamorro legend says that two lovers, forbidden to marry, braided their hair together and leaped to their deaths from the cliff, hence the name "Two Lovers' Point." 1995; 143 degr. E Long; 14 degr. N. Lat.

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