Plant Extinction Prevention Program
"We Can Save Hawai‘i's Rarest Plants ... Together!"
Hawaiʻi is experiencing an extinction crisis where at least 260 native plant species have fewer than 50 wild individuals remaining!
Each year, PEPP helps protect about half of the 423 Threatened and Endangered plant species in Hawaiʻi. By focusing on efficacy, cost efficiency, and innovation, we have been successful!
We are a small team and we accomplish much with very little. For just $5,000, we are able to protect EACH of Hawai`i's rarest plant species each year!
PEPP relies on contributions from individuals, foundations and the continuing support from our federal and state partners. However, with ongoing fiscal challenges facing our state, partnerships are more important than ever. We have much to lose and no time to waste and we need your help.
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!
Each year, PEPP helps protect about half of the 423 Threatened and Endangered plant species in Hawaiʻi. By focusing on efficacy, cost efficiency, and innovation, we have been successful!
We are a small team and we accomplish much with very little. For just $5,000, we are able to protect EACH of Hawai`i's rarest plant species each year!
PEPP relies on contributions from individuals, foundations and the continuing support from our federal and state partners. However, with ongoing fiscal challenges facing our state, partnerships are more important than ever. We have much to lose and no time to waste and we need your help.
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.
219/260 PEPP species collected 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 185 PEPP targets |
Monitor PopulationsWe track the growth, health and reproduction of wild and reintroduced plants.
Over 150 rare species now regenerate naturally! |
