PCA/NFWF Native Plant Conservation Initiative 2007 Projects
American Samoa Native Plants of Concern Database Develop an
Electronic Flora database to identify over 100 Plants of Concern
in American Samoa. The project will provide a flexible query
tool to access baseline rare native plant information from a
taxonomic and geographic perspective. Grantee: Centre for
International Ethnomedicinal Education and Research Colorado
Plant Conservation Work on the conservation of native rare
plants in Colorado by developing a coordinated strategy,
prioritizing conservation needs, and taking action to address
increasing threats to native populations. Project will plan and
implement conservation outreach. Grantee: The Nature Conservancy
- Colorado Ex Situ and In Situ Rare Plant Conservation (WA)
Monitor populations of over 100 rare plants to gather up-to-date
information needed for their management and conservation. The
project will collect and store rare plant seeds to protect the
genetic resources of the species. Grantee