Information Gaps and Research Needs
ECE
Topic
Additional Resources
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














































































