Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) conference room of the Kalanimoku Building, Room 325 on 1151 Punchbowl Street
The Hawaii Invasive Species Council announces the next installment of an ongoing series of informal lunchtime presentations to facilitate information sharing regarding invasive species. This series aims to provide a forum for updates from HISC partner agencies, presentations about the achievements made by HISC-funded projects, or updates from the HISC Support Program. The HISC Brown Bag Series will be hosted online so that interested parties can join in from across the state. Persons who desire to attend in person may meet in the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) conference room of the Kalanimoku Building, Room 325 on 1151 Punchbowl Street. Metered parking is available in the basement of the building. Access the parking area via Beretania or Punchbowl Streets.
Presenter: Chuck Chimera, HPWRA Coordinator
Summary: Learn about the Hawaii-Pacific Weed Risk Assessment (HPWRA) from Chuck Chimera, HPWRA Coordinator.
Abstract: The Hawaii‐Pacific Weed Risk Assessment (HPWRA) assists in preventing new invasive plants from entering the State and in reducing the spread of existing invasive plants. This voluntary screening system provides an objective, science‐based and accurate method of assessing the invasive potential of plants being imported into and/or planted within the Hawaiian Islands. Research demonstrates that preventing the introduction of invasive species is the most cost-effective option when dealing with invasive species & the HPWRA system is an important component of state‐wide prevention measures. Continued funding for the HPWRA will fulfill prevention objectives highlighted in the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan of the Hawaii Invasive Species Council.
Please Note: Seating space is limited to only about a dozen people, so please feel free to view the screening remotely via the WebEx link below:
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HISC Brown Bag #23:
Hosted by JOSHUA FISHER, USFWS
Wednesday,June 12, 2019 12:00 pm | 1 hour | (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
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