Assessing habitat suitability models for eight plant species in development focus areas for renewable energy

This $257,813.90 Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the Plant Conservation and Restoration Management program (CFDA 15.245), supports the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden (also known as the California Botanic Garden) in assessing habitat suitability models for eight plant species in renewable energy development focus areas in California. The award, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029, will enable the botanic garden to conduct extensive botanical research, conservation, and ecosystem restoration services, including seed collection, species surveys, taxonomy research, and restoration propagation for rare, endangered, and sensitive plant species across the region. This project aligns with the BLM's priorities to address climate change, restore public lands, and invest in environmental justice through native plant conservation and restoration efforts.