Engage community stakeholders and collaborate with conservation experts to identify opportunities and build capacity for tropical restoration and invasive species management on Swain’s Island. Project will create an operational and reforestation plan for long-term protection that supports at-risk terrestrial and marine species and re-establishes native flora on the 460-acre island to benefit the entire island ecosystem.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
America the Beautiful Challenge
Project Title: Swains Island Tropical Ecosystem Restoration and Invasive Species Management Planning (AS)
Organization:
American Samoa Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources
Project ID:
5200.23.077137
Description:
Award Amount:
$864259.49
Location:
Swains Island, American Samoa, United States Territory