Extensive efforts are being made to rid Samoa of a weed problem, invasive plants that threaten the nation’s biodiversity. The urgency to eliminate invasive weeds such as the Rattan palm and the fake kava has never been greater, as these actions are vital to protecting native species and ecosystems.
Recent discussions held between the Samoa Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), and representatives from the Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and Pacific Regional Invasive Species Management Support Service (PRISMSS), led to a realisation of identified opportunities for collaboration.
Coordinated efforts between, MNRE and the PRISMSS Restoring Island Resilience War on Weeds (WOWs) and Resilient Ecosystems Resilient Communities (RERC) programmes, will commence to implement weed-led and site-led projects to support and enhance invasive species management in Samoa.
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