Rare Care and Plant Conservation

Project ID: L16AC00167

Federal Agency: Bureau of Land Management

Partner Institution: University of Washington

Fiscal Year: 2016

Initial Funding: $50,800

Total Funding: $93,150

Project Type: Technical Assistance

Project Disciplines: Biological

Principal Investigator: Gibble, Wendy

Agreement Technical Representative: Mousseaux, Mark

Abstract: Support rare plant conservation, ex situ storage of rare plant seed, species reintroductions, and performing educational outreach.
The objective of this program is to support rare plant conservation, ex situ storage of rare plant seed, species reintroductions, and perfonning educational outreach. Projects will include, but not be limited to, documenting and monitoring the status and distribution of rare plant populations on public lands; gathering data on rare plant biology and ecological requirements; performing studies and activities necessary to ensure their long-term persistence and survival; seed collection; and educating the public on rare and sensitive plants.