Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Conserving the Biodiversity of the Pohnpei Watershed Forest Reserve by Managing Invasive Weeds

Grantee Name: Conservation Society of Pohnpei

Hotspot: Polynesia-Micronesia
Location: Micronesia, Federated States of
Amount: $184,329
Dates: Mar 2010 – Mar 2013
Keywords: Water management, Invasive alien species

On the island of Pohnpei, support the removal of five invasive plant species from the Pohnpei Watershed Forest Reserve and improve the management of the Pohnpei Central Forest, a key biodiversity area that is home to nine globally threatened species. Promote awareness and education of these threats through community conservation officers to prevent the reintroduction of invasive species of plants and animals onto the island.

Strategic Direction :

1 Prevent, control, and eradicate invasive species in key biodiversity areas