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Information Gaps and Research Needs

ECE

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Research on fire tolerance/adaptation and selection across plant populations

Knowledge of historical land use/land care practices, especially by kanaka maoli

Investigate what species are best adapted to use in lowland, flood prone areas

Develop methods for propagating uluhe

Develop suitable plant list for outplanting into flooded lowlands

Conduct mapping to predict flood/flow direction

Map floods/ landslide events

Flexible BMPs that outline flood/landslide restoration--as both proactive and responsive

Conduct hydrolic monitoring--in new sites and increasing where needed at established sites--for more site-specific information

Know which species are most drought tolerant at outplanting stage

Identify indicators of state change in ecosystem type--what are possible trajectories and what could be monitored

Mapping microclimates: site-specific, 1m contour maps (1m) that show small gulches, cliffs, etc.

Identify drought tolerant populations to source seeds from

Develop seed zones that consider future climate changes

Develop taxa lists of species that are hardy enough to survive droughts

Research and development on the implementation of biofilm

HPWRA to make querably table by different elements, like wind-dispersed

Develop lists of species that are easy-to-root from cuttings to be able to "clip-em and stick-em" after they fall

Research which invasive species' seeds will disperse during a wind event so they can be removed prior to storm

Research which native species are wind-susceptible so managers can take actions to protect them before storms

Research which invasive species are likely to cause serious damage under intense wind

Understanding wind dynamics on the landscape

Understanding of how habitats/systems respond to wind disturbances

Identify species that stabilize soil (e.g., "strong" root systems, root architecture)

Research role of soil microbes in restoration activities

Information on growth rates and ontogeny of invasive plants

Plan for risks and impacts associated with invasive plants

Weed mapping to understand invasion risk

Prior knowledge of soils/seed banks

Research the efficacy of broadcast seeding, pre-made seed mixes, aerial deployment

Develop drone-distribution strategies

Develop hydromulch capabilities

Develop worse case scenarios to inform planning and response

Assess contribution of site-level factors to impacts (positive or negative) on priority resources

Identify seed zones for facilitating seed exchanges

Create seed sharing agreements and partnerships

Install weather stations to support site monitoring

Assess the multiple benefits of restoration

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