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Alien Bird Decision Support SystemPIERC Project Leader: Thane K. Pratt, Ph.D. |
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Objectives: Develop pilot decision support system for screening birds species prior to importation to Hawai`i DSS examines species for harm to ecosystems and agriculture |
| Accomplishments: Database constructed Database populated with information on parrots and finches Avian Species Screening and Management Tool: a system for querying the database |
Significance: Will assist Hawai`i Dept of Agriculture to permit entry of relatively safe species and deny harmful ones |
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