The University of Guam (UOG) was awarded a $230,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680). The grant will support a survey and assessment of biocontrol agents for their efficacy against the cycad aulacaspis scale in the Mariana Islands. The project aims to protect and manage non-Federal forest and tree resources from the invasive cycad aulacaspis scale insect. The award has a performance period from January 15, 2025 to January 31, 2027. This grant aligns with the Forest Health Protection program's objectives to prevent, detect, and eradicate invasive forest pests, conduct scientific research, and support ecosystem restoration efforts across the United States.
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