Koa Wilt Resistant Seed Orchard Project - FY25

The Koa Wilt Resistant Seed Orchard Project aims to establish and maintain a network of eco-region-specific sandalwood and koa disease-resistant seed orchards to produce improved seeds. The project involves tasks such as seed collection, screening for disease resistance, and maintenance of seed orchards on various islands, including Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu. The vendor must possess a library of virulent isolates of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. koae and employ a forester knowledgeable of koa silviculture and pest management practices. The vendor will work with multiple partners, including the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, USDA Forest Service, and private landowners. Key responsibilities include: • Conducting quarterly maintenance of seed orchard sites • Collecting and processing seeds from wilt-resistant koa orchards • Developing an integrated pest management strategy for seed protection • Coordinating with the Division's forest program managers to establish seed production capacity and meet immediate koa seed needs.