This cooperative agreement supports research analyzing invasive horticultural plant species in Hawaiʻi to identify those likely to establish and pose risks. The project will map geographic invasion risks and inform early detection and management strategies for federal and state partners. It advances adaptation science and supports natural hazard preparedness by providing credible, actionable data to resource managers.
Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Hawaiʻi-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. This includes organizations involved in research, technical assistance, and education under the CESU partnership.