OpportunityTitle: BLM OR-WA:  CESU - Plant Conservation Program - Botanical Garden, Oregon State Office, Portland, Oregon
Description: To understand and protect rare, unique and important species and the habitats that occur on public lands in the Pacific Northwest. Collect and conserve germplasm (seeds, bulbs, etc) from plants in long term ex-situ storage. Perform research on the collection, storage, propagation, and testing on rare and uncommon species germplasm in the face of unprecedented changes in habitat from human development and climate change. To include scientific monitoring of populations to further man&#191;s understanding of the diversity of life on this earth. The program will, also, create educational materials, guides, assessments, and programs to educate scientists and the public of the importance of maintaining diversity in the natural world.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Plant Conservation Program - Botanical Gardens
GrantorContactText: Teresa Spickerman, Grants Management Officer, 503-808-6243&lt;br/&gt;teresa_e_spickerman@blm.gov&lt;br/&gt;