Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
This grant funds research on how spruce beetle outbreaks and invasive European bird cherry impact Alaska’s boreal forests, aiming to inform management strategies for forest recovery and invasive species control.
Funder: Geological Survey
Due Dates: September 11, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $453,203 total for a single award; 2-year project duration
Summary: Supports research on spruce beetle disturbance, invasive species, and climate impacts in Alaska boreal forests by Alaska CESU partners.
Key Information: Applicant must be a participating partner of the Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Description
This opportunity, offered through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Center (NRCASC), provides a cooperative agreement award for research addressing climate adaptation, ecosystem disturbance, and invasive species in Alaska's boreal forests. The funded project will investigate the ecological impacts of spruce beetle outbreaks, specifically how these disturbances facilitate the spread of invasive European bird cherry, and how these invasions affect forest regeneration and resilience under changing environmental conditions. Results will inform management strategies for controlling invasive species and promoting forest recovery, supporting federal and state agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service and Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection.
