Plant Extinction Prevention Program Model: Partnering for Effective Conservation on Oceanic Islands

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IUCN World Conservation Congress 2016 Conservation Campus (CC) (#9622)

Plant Extinction Prevention Program Model: Partnering for Effective Conservation on Oceanic Islands

The planning committee of the Plant Extinction Prevention Program Model: Partnering for Effective Conservation on Oceanic Islands Conservation Campus (CC) welcomes you to complete this survey which will help guide the developing CC curriculum. Through this survey, the planning committee seeks to: 1) obtain a baseline understanding of the types and the extent of rare plant conservation conducted on islands around the world; 2) identify specific topics the CC should address; and 3) determine how the CC can best serve its global participants. This survey will also gauge your interest in providing expertise for the CC training material, which will then be made available in print and electronic forms.

Mahalo Nui Loa,

Planning Committee Members:
•             Nellie Sugii – Hawaiian Rare Plant Program, Harold L. Lyon Arboretum, Univ. of Hawai`i
•             Joan Yoshioka – Plant Extinction Prevention Program, Pacific Coop. Studies Unit, Univ. of Hawai`i
•             Dr. Marian Chau – Seed Storage Laboratory, Harold L. Lyon Arboretum, Univ. of Hawai`i
•             Christian Torres Santana - Fundación Luis Muñoz Marín, Arboretum Parque Doña Inés, Puerto Rico
•             Dr. Jim McConnell – Guam Plant Extinction Prevention Program, Univ. of Guam
•             Dr. Mari Marutani - Guam Plant Extinction Prevention Program, Univ. of Guam
•             Margaret Sporck Kohler – Hawai`i Dept. of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife
•             Vickie Caraway – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Island Field Office
•             Matthew Keir – Laukahi Plant Conservation Network, Hawai`i
•             Meredith Speicher – U.S. National Park Service; Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program

Conservation Campus #9622
Plant Extinction Prevention Program Model: Partnering for Effective Conservation on Oceanic Islands
Abstract

"Plant Extinction Prevention Program Model: Partnering for Effective Conservation on Oceanic Islands,” will include training session for conservationists, scientists, horticulturists, and decision-makers interested in implementing urgent and effective conservation strategies to prevent the extinction of plant species on oceanic islands. The Plant Extinction Prevention Program (PEPP) Model will be featured as one example of an effective approach that is gaining momentum in Guam and we hope in other areas of the globe as it may be appropriate for other oceanic islands that face similar threats and extinction emergencies. The morning session will focus on in situ (in-place) management, while the afternoon session will focus on hands-on ex situ (off-site) management. Managers in Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and other island nations (hopefully including yours) will provide participants with examples from which to draw and apply to their unique situations. A bilingual instructional handbook (English, Spanish) covering in situ and ex situ topics will be a published product of this CC and made available online. Additionally, a network of rare plant conservation programs on oceanic islands will be developed through the Global Island Plant Conservation Network or other venue to facilitate communication between programs to exchange ideas and solicit advice or suggestions. It is hoped this network will expand into the development of an IUCN SSC Oceanic Island Plant Conservation Specialist Group.