Plant Extinction Prevention Program
"We Can Save Hawai‘i's Rarest Plants ... Together!"
Hawaii is experiencing an extinction crisis where 220 plants species have fewer than 50 wild individuals remaining!
Today, PEPP protects 190, or about half, of all Threatened and Endangered plant species in the state. By focusing on efficacy, cost efficiency, and innovation, we have been successful!
We have not lost a single species to extinction since our inception 15 years ago!
We are a small team of 11 and we accomplish much with very little. For just $5,000, we protect EACH of Hawai`i's 220 rarest plant species each year!
Due to the current challenging fiscal climate, PEPP anticipates a 70% funding reduction in 2019. If we are unable to fill our funding gap, species WILL go extinct. We have much to lose and no time to waste.
So, we are asking each of you to join our team to be part of the solution....for only $10 a month!
Just 4,000 donors worldwide will help us reach our $480,000 target to protect 98 species, covering half of our operating budget!
Today, PEPP protects 190, or about half, of all Threatened and Endangered plant species in the state. By focusing on efficacy, cost efficiency, and innovation, we have been successful!
We have not lost a single species to extinction since our inception 15 years ago!
We are a small team of 11 and we accomplish much with very little. For just $5,000, we protect EACH of Hawai`i's 220 rarest plant species each year!
Due to the current challenging fiscal climate, PEPP anticipates a 70% funding reduction in 2019. If we are unable to fill our funding gap, species WILL go extinct. We have much to lose and no time to waste.
So, we are asking each of you to join our team to be part of the solution....for only $10 a month!
Just 4,000 donors worldwide will help us reach our $480,000 target to protect 98 species, covering half of our operating budget!
What We Do
Collect PropagulesWe collect fruit, seeds, and cuttings for long term storage, research, propagation, and return to the wild.
177 PEP species collected, stored and grown at partner facilities |
Protect Wild PlantsWe combat the many plant, animal, and environmental threats facing Hawai`i's rarest plants.
Constructed 28,000 feet of fencing protecting 64 PEP Species |
Survey for New PlantsWe scour the Hawaiian Islands for wild plants, new species, and species believed extinct.
Discovered more than 12 new species |
Outplant in the WildWe create new populations of rare species in protected locations to ensure their long-term survival
Reintroduced 51,000 outplants representing 116 rare species |
Monitor PopulationsWe track the growth, health and reproduction of wild and reintroduced plants.
Over 120 rare species now regenerate naturally! |
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