11 Initial Planning The successful repatriation of the displaced Pikinians from Kili Island to their former atoll should be soundly | grounded in a well-planned program to consider ali facets for the well-being and safety of the people should Bikini be declared safe for permanent habitation. Initially, master- planning of the return of tnese people is paramount. master plan snould, sites, The with tne inclusion of planning for village community facilities, roadways, cocor.ut groves and sub- sistence crop sites, delineate the method and resources for complete rehabilitation of the atoll. The planning should include the voice of the Bikini leaders to lend suggestions and cegy fier oria ntnsof ofEn stme Hirt pa fication. i De r a l l a d c v n o a r p l p ideas for fina a Since some changes have occurred in the LopogeHna vegetation of the islands, boundaries of wetos (landholdings) must be clearly redefined to the satisfaction of all the people involved. Cadestrals, coco:ut palms, tirose (Pscuderanthenum) wnich are frequently used to mark boundaries, have been completely obliterated by tne nuclear explosiors and these must be re-installed before any sort of rehabilitation carn begin. While it is too soon to say when the atoll will become safe for human habitation, steps should be taken to reclaim the lands that are now subjected to growth of wild vegetation and replant them with agricultural crops in order that the returning people will be able to subsist and earn a livelinood from the