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Plant Response to Alien Species ControlPIERC Project Leader: James D. Jacobi, Ph.D. |
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Objectives: Identify new potential pest species entering managed areas Track changes in native and alien species populations over time Assess distribution and status of listed and rare plant species |
| Accomplishments: Four years of weed data collected for the Olaa-Kilauea Mgmt area Identified several new invasive plant species in the area Collected pre-and post-management data on understory |
Significance: Invasive species cause significant damage to Hawaiian ecosystems Management programs must be supported by monitoring data Native ecosystems respond positively to management |
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