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We are there to meet w/ press & discuss the GLT reintroduction and to observe & advise the Bahians @ the [[underlined]] chrysomelas [[/underlined]] situation. Jim & Ben & I have already discussed need to emphasize observation & consultation & not concentrate on reintroduction. During interview w/ 3 reporters & Orlando, Orlando emphasizes the importance of conservation & preservation & the need to be thoughtful & not assume single solutions Interviews boring but OK. Have dinner at restaurant on street to left of lighthouse along street recently restored call [[underlined]] Kimukekka [[/underlined]] - Food incredibly good! [[end page]] [[start page]] Wednesday 7 Aug 85 Had early AM swim, breakfast, back to shop to spend more money, and to airport to fly to Ilheus. Flight late & we land in Ilheus @ 1300 hrs. Picked up by Saturnino & Wilson. Saturnino is Director of Reserve at Una. We drive to Reserve. SUMMARY OF UNA: Reserve is over 5,000 ha, but in 2 unconnected parts. [[image - two hand drawn squares, one placed above and to right of the other]] The top part has some decent forest, no hunting pressure, headquarters & has little problems. The southern half has ~ 60 families as squatters. Getting rid of squatters is worst problem facing Reserve. Good forest is about 2700 ha. IBDF needs to pay off improvements made by [[underlined]] IBD [[/underlined]] squatters. Estimates for