From left to right P.lucidum, P.lucidum, P. cattleianum, P. cattleianum
Mission
To save the endangered native forests of Hawaii, of which thousands of plants and animals that only exist in Hawaii are at risk.
The Psidium Research and Development Foundation has a goal to assist, guide and develop a holistic restoration of the endangered Hawaiian National Forests.
Our approach is to work on getting new insight on how to handle invasive plants with a major focus on the three major forms of Waiawi (AKA Strawberry Guavas).
The Psidium Research and Development Foundation has a goal to assist, guide and develop a holistic restoration of the endangered Hawaiian National Forests.
Our approach is to work on getting new insight on how to handle invasive plants with a major focus on the three major forms of Waiawi (AKA Strawberry Guavas).
Company Overview
The Psidium Research and Development Foundation has a goal to assist, guide and develop a holistic restoration of the endangered Hawaiian National Forests.Our approach is to work on getting new insight on how to handle invasive plants with a major focus on the three major forms of Waiawi (AKA Strawberry Guavas).
Description
PRDF is in three parts that work as one,Fund-raising with volunteer work to save the native forests of Hawaii before it is too late, we are always looking for more volunteers, or donations for this cause..
Laboratory based research looking into the genetics, physiology, soil chemistry , biochemistry, nutritional value and potentials of the current largest problem for the Forests of Hawaii, the Waiawi which were introduced here in 1825.
Field based research working in field with manual removal of Waiawi, restorational planting of viable native plants to prevent Waiawi and other invasive problem plants like Ginger or African Tulip Trees to re-invade a newly cleared field plot.
