This annual narrative report for Pacific Remote Islands National Wildlife Refuges (including Johnston Atoll, Rose Atoll, Howland Island, Baker Island, and Jarvis Island NWRs) outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1986 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the year's highlights and weather conditions. Land acquisition is covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses the management plan, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, and research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, volunteer programs, funding, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include forests, grasslands, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, marine mammals, fisheries resources, scientific collections, animal control, marking and banding, and disease control. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive programs, fishing, and law enforcement. Items of interest are provided at the end.
