The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at Mānoa has strategically reorganized the , moving it to strengthen research collaborations while upholding its vital commitment to conserving Â鶹´«Ã½’s unique natural environment.
The public will continue to enjoy the same educational programming, conservation activities, and community engagement offered by Lyon Arboretum. The changes will strengthen operations and better align their public missions with university research.
“This reorganization represents a commitment to ensuring a resilient future for the Lyon Arboretum,” UH Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “This change maintains the excellence the community has come to expect from the Arboretum, while strengthening the research and conservation framework within our organized research units.”
Lyon Arboretum joins CTAHR
The Lyon Arboretum, home to the world¡¯s largest collection of endangered native Hawaiian plants, has transitioned to the (CTAHR).
“Lyon Arboretum¡¯s world-class botanical resources will further enhance CTAHR¡¯s research, teaching, and Extension excellence in agriculture and natural resource management,” CTAHR Dean Parwinder Grewal said. “It gives our students and faculty an expanded living laboratory, fostering the next generation of leaders in tropical conservation and resilient agriculture. The Lyon Arboretum will benefit from CTAHR‘s faculty expertise, staff and student engagement, and marketing and communications capability.”
This alignment is expected to align conservation, cultivation and education work at the 193-acre arboretum with CTAHR¡¯s existing research and extension operations.
“The integration of Lyon Arboretum into CTAHR will enhance our shared research, education, and outreach missions in ways that will benefit both UH and people throughout the state,” Lyon Arboretum Interim Director Don Drake said.
The reorganization from the Office of the Provost is reported to be cost-neutral, with no additional funds or positions requested. Current employees at Lyon Arboretum will remain in their existing positions and structures, ensuring continuity of service for the public and the university community.