Soil analysis and native plant propagation: a case study on Laysan Island, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This final report documents methods and results for 3 objectives of a project funded by the Region 1 Inventory and Monitoring Initiative in FY 2012. Objectives were: Collect soil samples via stratified random sampling for composition analysis; consult horticultural specialists to determine the best locations to outplant specific native plant species; propagate 3 native Hawaiian plant species Cyperus pennatiformes, Chenopodium oahuense, Santalum ellipticum on Laysan Island in abundance and outplant in the recommended areas during the summer of 2012 to test horticulturist recommendations.