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The Ko'ko' for Cocos Project is an example of how Guam can preserve and restore habitats to support native species recovery.  Habitat for native species can be created by planting native plant species, controlling invasive species (both plant and animal), and removing predatory species.

The Ko'ko' for Cocos Project is also a good example of private and public partnerships.  A Safe Harbor Agreement between the US Fish & Wildlife Service, the Government of Guam and Cocos Island Resort Inc. was signed to allow management activities in support of ko'ko' introductions on private land while protecting the future rights of the Cocos Island Resort.  The project is funded through the Department of Interior, Office of Insular Affairs’ Brown Treesnake Grant; US Fish & Wildlife Service Endangered Species Non-traditional and Traditional Section 6 funds; US Fish & Wildlife Service Aquatic Nuisance Species Grant; US Fish & Wildlife Pacific Islands Coastal Program, US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program; US Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services; and, the US Forest Service Stewardship Program.  In-kind services are provided by Cocos Island Resort.