Koa Wilt Resistant Seed Orchard Project - FY26

The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, is seeking support for the Koa Wilt Resistant Seed Orchard Project. The project aims to establish and maintain a network of eco-region-specific koa disease-resistant seed orchards across the state. The vendor will be responsible for conducting quarterly maintenance of the seed orchards, including grass control, fertilization, and selection of trees for thinning. The vendor will also provide technical assistance to the Division's offices on different islands, including Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai. The project involves working with multiple partners, including the Division's island branches, USDA Forest Service, University of Hawaii, and private landowners. Some key aspects of the project include: • Conducting quarterly maintenance of seed orchards on different islands • Providing technical assistance to the Division's offices on different islands • Coordinating with multiple partners, including government agencies, universities, and private landowners • Establishing and maintaining a network of eco-region-specific koa disease-resistant seed orchards • Conducting seed collection, processing, and distribution • Developing a genetic conservation plan for koai'a on Oahu